The new BMW M3 CS is set to join two greats in the M2 CS and M5 CS with 542bhp and four-wheel drive -
Competition saloon. Priced from £115,900 it will go on sale in March as a series production model.
By taking the more powerful engine from the M4 CSL the new M3 CS packs a 39bhp increase over the Competition xDrive on which it’s based, with its 542bhp peak achieved at 6250rpm ahead of the 7200rpm redline. Torque remains the same as the Competition at 479lb ft, but is available over a slightly wider rev-band between 2750 and 5950rpm; the M3 Comp’s torque begins to tail-off at 5500rpm. The S58 3-litre engine gains its additional power by increasing the pair of turbo’s boost pressure from 1.
Stiffer engine mounts have also been used that has allowed BMW M to use the CSL’s more aggressive gearbox mapping. The xDrive system is carried over from the M3, with the ability to de-couple the front driveshafts via the car’s driving mode software with an electronically-controlled limited-slip differential also standard equipment. .
Inside the M3 CS you’ll find BMW M’s bucket seats, extended leather on the doors and dash, plus an Alcantara steering wheel. These join the 2023 model year updates that have been rolled out across all 3 Series models that include a new streamlined dash and curved infotainment screen. Externally, look beyond the new carbon bonnet and the aesthetic changes from a standard M3 are limited to the CSL’s yellow DRLs, grille inserts and some brash new colour options.
The M3 CS arrives in the UK in March priced from £115,900, a not inconsiderable £33,235 more than a standard M3 Competition
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