BMW unveils track-focused car M4 CS: Check speed and features

CNBC-TV18.com CNBC-TV18.com Published May 09, 2024 Published May 09, 2024 By Vivek Dubey By Vivek Dubey

[{"selector":"#anim-20d9ad85-8e00-4dc6-aca3-47a140da22d5","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":450,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-f3af58ac-6eaf-4f9e-ac45-dd70b3315175","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-116.39871%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":450,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] MW has globally unveiled the M4 CS, a new addition to its “CS or Competition Sport” line-up of track-focused cars.

Power Boost

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Torque Sustenance

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Track Endurance

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Weight Reduction

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Improved Sprint

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Chassis Tuning

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Wheel Borrowing

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Nürburgring Lap Time

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Distinctive Features

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India Launch

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