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<< Prev Page 2 of 2  The BMW M5 CS is both a luxurious saloon and a high-performance sports car with room for four. The interior layout – comprising four individual M Carbon bucket-style seats – is exclusive to the special-edition model.The M Carbon seats in the front with integral head restraints and illuminated M5 logos help to reduce the car’s weight, with the contoured side bolsters for the seat cushion and backrest also providing firm lateral support. The fine-grain Merino leather covers for the front seats and their Merino leather counterparts on the exclusive individual seats in the rear come in black with eye-catching contrasting panels and decorative stitching in Mugello Red. The outline of the legendary Nürburgring circuit imprinted on the head restraints is a reminder of the car’s sporting potential. The M Carbon seats in the front are electrically adjustable for height, tilt, seat cushion length and backrest angle, while the backrest width can be altered pneumatically. They are heated as standard and the driver’s seat also comes with a memory function. Further interior details hint at the sporting intent of the BMW M5 CS. The rim of the M Alcantara steering wheel is wrapped in the race-derived material from which it takes its name, while its centre-marker perforation with red background is another classic race car influence. The gearshift paddles are made from carbon fibre and the steering wheel spokes have Black Chrome trim. Elsewhere, Alcantara is also used for the headliner. A fixed lightweight cover sits atop the centre console where an armrest with opening lid can usually be found. Its black Merino leather is complemented by red double stitching. This cover, together with the absence of an oddments tray, brings about a significant weight reduction. Red “CS” badging features on the instrument panel and between the bucket-style seats in the rear. The M seat belts feature red and blue contrast stitching that pay homage to the BMW M colours. The colours also appear in an “M5” badge on the velour M floor mats with bespoke piping and in the illuminated “M5 CS” badge on the door sill finishers. The new operating concept for the BMW M5 featuring a 12.3-inch central display makes it easy for the driver of the BMW M5 CS to keep a clear eye on the myriad functions of the driving dynamic systems and BMW M xDrive all-wheel drive. The driver can switch swiftly between the ROAD and SPORT settings using the M Mode button. Keeping the M Mode button pressed, then confirming the prompt in the central display engages TRACK mode. Activating SPORT mode in the BMW M5 CS brings up M View in both the instrument cluster and the Head-Up Display. Here, only relevant information for performance driving – i.e. an M-specific rev dial, the shift lights, a digital speed readout and the gear currently engaged – is shown in the 12.3‑inch instrument display. Drivers can also choose to view additional information including coolant temperature, charge pressure, tyre condition and longitudinal/lateral acceleration in the instrument cluster. When M View is active, a rev counter with colour-coded warning zones appears in the Head-Up Display, while shift lights indicate the ideal time to change gear. Navigation instructions, distance warnings, current gear, vehicle speed and any speed limits or overtaking restrictions detected by the Speed Limit Info system are also displayed here. Pressing the Setup button positioned above the M Mode button takes the driver straight to the central display’s menu for programming an individual configuration for the powertrain and chassis options. This allows drivers to tailor the car’s setup to the driving situation at hand and their personal preferences. Simplified operation using the touchscreen display or iDrive Controller makes it easy to choose different settings for the engine, suspension, steering and M xDrive system. The two red-painted M1 and M2 buttons next to the gearshift paddles on the M Alcantara steering wheel make it possible to change quickly between setups. Drivers can use these buttons to compose two individual setups with their choice of M xDrive, DSC, engine, transmission, damper and steering characteristics, as well as their desired M View configuration in the Head-Up Display. The driver can individually configure both the M xDrive system and all the driving dynamics components to tailor the BMW M5 CS handling characteristics to their preference. The M xDrive system’s rear-wheel-biased setup gives the car exceptional agility. In addition, the driver can vary the distribution of power between front and rear wheels, and also adjust the responses of the DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) system. As well as 4WD and 4WD Sport, drivers have the choice of 2WD mode for pure rear-wheel drive. This allows skilled owners to enjoy the driving experience offered by past generations of the BMW M5. The Variable Damper Control (VDC) system offers the COMFORT, SPORT and SPORT+ driving modes. COMFORT focuses on broad-based everyday usability and familiar M comfort, combined with standout dynamics. SPORT mode reduces wheel and body movements to create more direct contact with the road, but still has sufficient comfort dialled in. This setting is suited perfectly to sporty driving on country roads and offers the ideal handling profile for laps of the Nürburgring. SPORT+ mode maximises performance on smooth asphalt, such as dedicated race circuits, with wheel and body movements minimised. The standard BMW Live Cockpit Professional brings in the latest BMW Operating System 7 and a host of digital services as standard. The M5 CS includes the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant with the latest extended functionality. This technology learns routines, habits and preferences to help the driver get the best out of the in-car functionality. Smartphone Integration is offered as standard, without any runtime limitations, and is now compatible with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Also offered on the M5 CS is the Remote Software Upgrade functionality that keeps the vehicle up to date with the latest software. All updates can be imported over the air, either on a smartphone via BMW Connected or directly into the car using its built-in SIM card. Installation is much like a smartphone update. The content of the upgrades can vary, from new software services to improved vehicle functions and the possibility to purchase additional technology via the BMW ConnectedDrive online store. << Prev Page 2 of 2 |
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