Ask any Formula One driver what their primary goal is, and they will always say that it is very important to beat their teammates. You may not realize that this sentence actually applies to the streetcar world. For decades, the automobile media (including the following) have been obsessed with the tactics of various factions to promote magazine sales (such as Ferrari vs Porsche, AMG vs BMW M), although the reality is sometimes not as good as the magazine editors' ideal.
I mean, it's really hard to attract readers' interest to arrange the competition between Audi S4 and RS4, because the appearance of the two sides is too similar, and "Audi vs Audi" is not the title of the building crash, but it may reflect the reasons why most car owners choose it more easily than we know. Does this apply to the new BMW M2? CS .
Even before the photo was exposed, the outside world had regarded BMW's latest Sharp hardcore machine as Porsche Cayman? GT4' s main competitor, instead of simply treating it as a new M- BMW, I believe you will soon see many scenes and reports about this pair of competitors.
But in order to prove their own strength, M2? Is it really necessary for CS to challenge Porsche with a completely different mechanical layout? I think the analogy of F 1 above can be used here-CS's most tenacious opponent is actually close at hand, and the answer is relatively humble and cheap M2? Competition. I think it is very interesting to arrange a discussion between two brothers and sisters, because it can be judged whether the extra 22,965,438+05 that BMW charged for the owner to join the CS club is worth the fare.
As far as technical specifications are concerned, it seems that it is difficult for CS to prove the value of the admission fee. The power output increased from 404bhp to 444bhp, partly due to the replacement of the exhaust system, but the internal parts of the engine seem to be similar to M2? The competition is exactly the same. It is true that the improvement of power is actually the result of changing another pile of control software to a great extent. However, CS has a very attractive carbon fiber roof, and the weight of the roof is reduced by 10kg, which is beneficial to the downward movement of the center of gravity.
If I had a bold guess, I would say that this alone is worth a considerable part of the ticket price. Everyone in M4 and M3 uses steel rings? The Y-spoke 19 inch forged alloy that CS has seen is very good, because this BMW rim is very pleasing to the eye. In addition, most of the body panels of CS are slightly different from the standard models, and some parts have lost a little weight. However, to see the fundamental difference between CS and competition with the naked eye, I'm afraid only those car addicts who know M-BMW like the back of their hands can do it. The only notable change is that the wheel arch develops slightly to the side, which must be the result of the wheel being pushed out slightly to match the geometric adjustment of the suspension.
The tires have been upgraded to the Michelin Cup? 2. The carrier benefits from the same treatment of M3 and M4. It is conceivable that the content of the upgrade is decent and rich, but the change range is not one or two levels higher than the version before the upgrade.
But CS is really wonderful to drive. Drivers will immediately notice the difference in footwork. A new set of variable shock absorbers can make footwork more practical on the expressway, even in the softest setting. However, on the track, the front axle response of CS is higher than that before the upgrade. As soon as the steering wheel turns the front of the car, the direction changes immediately, and the resistance of the whole front axle to roll and pitch is improved a lot. As far as front-engine cars are concerned, this is quite a powerful steering force. Coupled with the set of Michelin tires with super grip, it means that the driver is full of confidence and can boldly control the body for the first time.
There is little difference between the engine and the standard, mainly the horsepower is 40bhp, but the maximum torque has not changed at all. Although the sound wave and throttle response become clearer, adding 40bhp to a car close to 1 600kg can't bring a very significant effect after all. The modified differential is better than the differential of the standard model. In short, this is an upgrade bag that is very suitable for the track, and the back seat and the trunk with appropriate capacity are also very practical.
At this point, it's time to throw out conjunctions that start with "but". The black match seen in the picture above was ordered by me a while ago. At that time, the production of CS had been finalized, so I was very shaken and afraid that I really had to spend more money on CS. But I finally failed to convince myself to change my original intention, because I didn't see the value of this upgrade plan, but I thought the game was perfect.
The track skills of the competition are not as complicated as CS, but they should be. Its front axle is a little out of order, so it feels loose and has low agility. I know all this is expected, but sometimes it is quite disappointing to compare the goods with those in the same field. The control of the engine feels a little different, but the order of magnitude is not enough to make you feel that it is worthwhile to spend more money.
No, the biggest problem with CS is actually how much modification potential BMW has given M2. I know that mentioning the modification is tantamount to touching the taboo that the warranty will expire soon, but haven't you noticed that all M2 models have become the most popular modification targets in Britain, and the available upgrades and supplements, including exhaust system, suspension and software, are of high quality, which makes people wonder how much BMW will charge for a medium upgrade supplement. BMW must be under great pressure, so it will add the project of carbon fiber roof, because the after-sales modification company will never be comparable to the original factory in this respect.
Therefore, the question before us is, how valuable do you think the particularity of CS badge is? Do you believe that this light coupe marks the final chapter of a driving weapon? This competition just helps me to put forward more reasons. I can tell you for sure that CS is more special than my competitors, and I doubt many drivers. People who travel around the world will feel that they should choose a more expensive upgraded version when they see those lucky enough to move around after buying CS.
Me? I think I made the right choice. My competitor added Akrapovic exhaust pipe, litchfield? Motors has also developed a set of Bilstein's advanced suspension supplement, which can completely transform the lower plate and reduce the ground distance. It is not difficult to replicate the reaction of CS.
The most important thing is that BMW allows you to buy another set of beautiful CS alloy wheels, so I bought one myself, so my competitors are 90% similar to CS. Every time I think about how much I like driving this car every day, it represents my favorite BMW function. It has a manual gearbox, a traditional handbrake and a powerful sound system by my side, and I think M2? Competition is the most valuable scud in the tram market at present, and the interpretation of special CS by implicit means is actually only to further consolidate this position. So you'd better be careful of the students who rank lower, after all, they will prove this statement right.
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