BMW AG has unveiled what is most likely the most extreme version of a BMW M Touring to date. The CS treatment means Competition Sport and with it comes design, technical changes added to ensure the driving experience in at level 10.
Extensive use of carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) is particularly important when it comes to weight minimisation. The car’s bonnet, front splitter, front air intakes, exterior mirror caps and rear diffuser are all made from CFRP. The front end of the car is defined by the weight-minimised, ultra-stripped-back and frameless BMW M kidney grille. The black model lettering on the upper of the two horizontal grille slats is bordered by a red contour line, likewise the model badging at the front and rear. In a clear reference to motor sport, the LED headlights of the BMW M3 CS Touring glow with the same distinctive yellow light as GT racing cars.
Forged M light-alloy wheels in an exclusive double-spoke design with a matt Gold Bronze or matt Black finish comes standard measuring 19 inches in diameter at the front axle and 20 inches at the rear. M-specific exhaust system featuring electrically controlled flaps, a titanium rear silencer with weight-minimising design and – in customary M fashion – two pairs of tailpipes painted in matt Black come standard.
The 3.0-litre six-cylinder in-line engine in the BMW M3 CS Touring gets upgraded M TwinTurbo technology. Raising the maximum charge pressure of the two mono-scroll turbochargers to 2.1 bar and making model-specific tweaks to the engine management results in 405 kW/650Nm. This allows the M3 Touring CS to sprint from rest to 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds, and 0 to 200 km/h is over in 11.7 seconds. The top speed of the special-edition model – which comes as standard with the M Driver’s Package – is electronically limited to 300 km/h. The BMW M3 CS Touring channels its power to the road through the M xDrive all-wheel-drive system with the eight-speed M Steptronic transmission featuring Drivelogic. 4WD Sport mode can be selected via the M Setup menu whilst the 2WD mode delivers a driving experience for the ultimate purist, laying on classical rear-wheel drive with the DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) system deactivated.
The interior of the BMW M3 CS Touring comes standard with electrically adjustable and heated M Carbon bucket seats for the driver and front passenger.
BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant and BMW Curved Display are there whilst The M-specific view on the 12.3-inch information display shows the familiar M Shift Lights at its upper edge, while the status of the driving stability systems, M xDrive and traction control can be found at the lower edge of the screen. The home screen of the 14.9-inch control display includes widgets for the vehicle setup, tire pressure and temperature.
Comfort Access, the alarm system, two-zone automatic climate control and the Harman Kardon Surround Sound System are all fitted as standard. Park Distance Control and the Parking Assistant, Front Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning and the Speed Limit Info system are likewise standard, while the Driving Assistant system can be specified as an option.
