BMW M4 CS (GT Street Performance)
The BMW M4 CS is a hard-edged, road-legal performance coupe that sits between the standard M4 Competition and the full-bore M4 CSL. It uses BMW M's twin-turbo inline-six and rear-wheel-drive layout to deliver serious pace, sharp responses, and a more focused feel than the regular CS-badged road cars.
Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)
Powertrain: 3.0L twin-turbocharged S58 inline-6 (front-mounted, longitudinal)
Total Output: ~543 hp (404 kW)
Redline: ~7,200 rpm
Transmission: 8-speed M Steptronic automatic
Weight: ~1,775 kg
Dimensions: ~4,801 mm long × 1,887 mm wide × 1,398 mm tall | Wheelbase 2,857 mm
Tires: High-performance Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 / Cup 2 R-type fitment on forged alloy wheels
Brakes: M Compound or available carbon-ceramic brakes
Layout: Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
In the Simulator Feel
The M4 CS feels like a fast, heavy, and confidence-inspiring street weapon with enough chassis precision to make it rewarding when driven cleanly. Compared with full race machinery, it has more body movement, more tire dependence, and a bit less immediate response, but that also makes it approachable and satisfying for hot laps and technical circuits. It has the kind of usable performance that lets you lean on the rear axle without constantly wrestling the car.
Engine & Sound: The S58 is one of BMW M's strongest modern engines, delivering a muscular mid-range punch and a hard-edged turbo-six soundtrack. In sim form it typically feels broad and torque-rich, pulling strongly from low revs and charging to redline with a deep growl, turbine whistle, and sharp exhaust crack on overrun.
Handling Characteristics:
Cornering: Stable turn-in with a hint of understeer at the limit, especially on entry if you over-slow the car.
Traction: Strong rear grip, though aggressive throttle application can still rotate the car if the tires are cold or worn.
Braking: Very capable stopping power with excellent road-car modulation and enough bite to feel serious.
Top Speed: Strong straight-line pace for a road car, especially with the M4's broad torque and aero-lite bodywork.
Driving Style Tip: Brake in a straight line, be patient on turn-in, and roll onto the throttle smoothly on exit. The M4 CS rewards tidy inputs and momentum management more than aggressive late-braking heroics, especially on tighter circuits where keeping the platform settled matters most.
Livery & Aesthetics: The M4 CS looks purposeful and unmistakably modern BMW M, with wide fenders, aggressive intakes, a low stance, and carbon accents that give it a motorsport-adjacent vibe. It has a premium, track-ready look that fits perfectly in a sim lineup of serious street performance cars.
Whether you're chasing lap times, battling in traffic, or just enjoying a fast German coupe, the BMW M4 CS delivers a polished blend of power, balance, and everyday-drivable aggression.