Torque output is unchanged at 553 pound-feet, and that power gets to the wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission.
The standard Active M rear differential can further shuffle power between the two back wheels, which is especially helpful since -- like all M5s -- the CS can shut off its front axle and operate in a rear-wheel-drive mode.
Thanks to the increased use of carbon fiber in the body panels and inside the car, the M5 CS is 230 pounds lighter than the M5 Competition, though it's still no lightweight, at 4,114 pounds.That means it's $30,900 more expensive than the M5 Competition, which is a pretty significant increase.
Yes, you get cool seats, gold trim and an extra 10 hp, but things like the gold wheels and P Zero Corsa tires could likely be sourced for a whole lot less.