The most powerful production BMW ever made will arrive in the US soon - tour the $142,000 BMW M5 CS

• The BMW M5 Competition is no longer the fastest M5 ever made.
• That title now goes to the limited-run BMW M5 CS, which boasts 627 horsepower.
• Prices start at $142,000. The car will only be made for the 2022 model year.

Oh, you thought the regular BMW M5 Competition was the most powerful M5 ever? Think again, because the 2022 BMW M5 CS just dropped.

BMW called the new super-sedan "the quickest and most powerful production BMW car ever" in a Tuesday press release. The M5 CS produces a claimed 627 horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque, making it 10 horsepower more powerful than the Competition version.

BMW is limiting production to the 2022 model year only. The starting price comes to $142,000 MSRP. US arrivals should start in the second half of this year.

Read on to see more.

The 2022 M5 CS is the most powerful car BMW has ever built.

2022 BMW M5 CS sedan.      BMW

From its 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8, it produces a claimed 627 horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque.

2022 BMW M5 CS sedan.      BMW

It's 10 horsepower more powerful than the BMW Competition.

2022 BMW M5 CS sedan.      BMW

The car has gold detailing all over it.

2022 BMW M5 CS sedan.      BMW

The standard paint color is Brands Hatch gray metallic. The two optional colors are Frozen Brands Hatch grey metallic and Frozen Deep Green metallic.

2022 BMW M5 CS sedan.      BMW

BMW estimates the M5 CS to hit 60 mph from a standstill in just 2.9 seconds.

2022 BMW M5 CS sedan.      BMW

The car has an all-wheel drive system to handle all the power.

2022 BMW M5 CS sedan.      BMW

The iconic BMW kidney grille is wrapped in a Gold Bronze finish.

2022 BMW M5 CS sedan.      BMW

It is 230 pounds lighter than the regular M5 Competition.

2022 BMW M5 CS sedan.      BMW

This is thanks to all the lightweight carbon-fiber-reinforced-plastic bits, including the roof, hood, rear spoiler, and mirror caps.

2022 BMW M5 CS sedan.      BMW

The tail spoiler is especially cool.

2022 BMW M5 CS sedan.      BMW

The M engine cover is made from carbon fiber and comes as standard.

2022 BMW M5 CS sedan.      BMW

Carbon ceramic brakes are also a standard feature.

2022 BMW M5 CS sedan.      BMW

You can get the brake calipers painted either red or gold.

2022 BMW M5 CS sedan.      BMW

The only transmission option is the eight-speed M Sport automatic.

2022 BMW M5 CS sedan.      BMW

The inside has a red-and-black theme, with "CS" badges on the instrument panel.

2022 BMW M5 CS sedan.      BMW

The aggressive bucket seats are lightweight.

2022 BMW M5 CS sedan.      BMW

The door sill badges light up, too.

2022 BMW M5 CS sedan.      BMW

And because it's a sedan, you can fit your friends in the back!

2022 BMW M5 CS sedan.      BMW

The 2022 M5 CS will be available only for the 2022 model year. Prices start at $142,000.

2022 BMW M5 CS sedan.      BMW