- BMW has revealed its first M3 CS Touring
- The limited-edition wagon develops 543 hp from a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-6
- Prototypes for the next-generation M3 are already testing in public view
BMW has taken the efficiency of its M3 Touring station wagon bought abroad up a notch with the launch of a hardcore CS model.
The brand new M3 CS Touring was revealed on Thursday at Australia’s Mount Panorama Circuit, the place the Bathurst 12 Hour endurance race will run this weekend, and will probably be supplied as a restricted version, very like its M3 CS sedan counterpart.
The CS remedy for the M3 Touring brings the identical 543-hp score because the hardcore M4 CSL coupe, generated by a tuned model of the twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-6 present in all M3 and M4 fashions. The efficiency improve over the 523-hp M3 Competitors comes from further enhance stress and tweaks to the engine’s digital administration.
Like most different M3 fashions, energy is distributed to all 4 wheels through an 8-speed automated transmission and a rear-biased all-wheel-drive system with an energetic differential on the rear axle. Efficiency claims embrace a 0-62 mph time of three.5 seconds and a high velocity of 186 mph. Equally spectacular, the recent wagon will pull from 50-75 mph in 2.7 seconds in fourth gear and in 3.5 seconds in fifth gear.
The CS remedy additionally contains improved physique rigidity by means of extra bracing, extra highly effective brakes, and varied weight-saving measures. These weight-saving measures embrace carbon-ceramic rotors (out there), a titanium exhaust system, and the in depth use of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic for elements just like the hood, entrance splitter, entrance air intakes, aspect mirror caps, rear diffuser, and seat backs.
For the chassis, BMW mentioned the suspension, steering, and braking programs all have tuning distinctive to the mannequin. The settings for the digital stability management system and M Dynamic Mode have additionally been optimized for observe driving, based on the automaker. The wheels are gentle alloys measuring 19 inches on the entrance and 20 inches on the rear, wrapped in 275/35-size tires on the entrance and 285/30-size tires on the rear.
2025 BMW M3 CS Touring
The U.S. obtained the M3 CS sedan for the 2024 mannequin yr, however don’t count on the wagon to make it right here, because the common M3 Touring stays off-limits for our market. BMW does supply the bigger and extra highly effective M5 Touring right here, nonetheless. Elsewhere, the M3 CS Touring will begin deliveries in March.
The M3 CS Touring will probably be one of many closing additions to the present M3 lineup. BMW has already been noticed testing prototypes for the next-generation M3, each with a gasoline engine and a new quad-motor electrical powertrain. Nevertheless, there’s nonetheless vital improvement forward, as the brand new M3 isn’t anticipated to reach till round 2027.