Although the M5 already has a hotter Competition edition, it seems like another is on its way.
BMW launched a special M3CS in November 2017. This limited-run edition was positioned above the regular M3 equipped by the Competition Package. After extensive use of carbon fiber, it weighed 110 pounds (50 kg) more and had 10 horsepower (50 Newton-meters) more. There were approximately 1,200 units made. 550 of these were reserved for the United States. The “CS” badge may make a comeback in a few years but it will be on the larger brother.
A new report by suggests that the M5 and the M5 Competition may be joined by the third-generation high-performance executive sedan, the M5CS. The Mercedes-AMG E63 S rival could use a new twin-turbo V8 motor codenamed “S68″ according to a report by em>. While the displacement of the current M5 is unknown, the report suggests that the M5 and M5 Competition might be joined by a third flavor of the high-performance executive a href=”https://www.motor1.com/body-styles/sedan/”>sedan.
Other technical details are not available at this time, but the same source suggests that BMW may electrify the engine in order to meet the stricter emissions regulations that will be in effect over the next decade. BMWBLOG says that a possible M5CS is still some time away. The new S68 engine will be available in about 2-3 years. The output is expected to exceed the 617 horsepower officially available in the M5 Competition. Tests have shown that it offers the same amount of horsepower at its wheels.
BMW was spotted testing a slightly facelifted 5 Series with an updated M5 , which we caught earlier in the month. It is expected to be released sometime in 2020. We won’t likely see a smaller M5 before 2022, if it is.