BMW M GmbH is presenting another exclusive, limited-run
special-edition model in the shape of the new BMW M3 CS (fuel
consumption combined: 8.3 l/100 km [34.0 mpg imp]*; CO2 emissions
combined: 194 g/km*). With its accentuated sporting presence, the new
M3 CS continues the decades-long tradition of successful M special
editions which began in 1988 with the E30 BMW M3 Evolution. At the
same time, the four-door high-performance sedan serves up a perfect
blend of dynamism and everyday practicality.
The 3.0-litre high-performance engine exceeds the output of the M3
with Competition Package by 10 horsepower, raising it to 460 hp.
State-of-the-art M TwinPower Turbo technology propels the M3 CS from 0
to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 3.9 seconds. The top speed of the new
special edition, which comes as standard with the M Driver’s Package,
is electronically limited to 280 km/h (174 mph). With its two
mono-scroll turbochargers, charge air cooler,
High Precision Injection, VALVETRONIC variable valve timing and
Double-VANOS fully variable camshaft timing, the six-cylinder in-line
engine takes a clear and consistent aim at the higher echelons of
performance, but is equally committed to developing significant torque
from low engine speeds and achieving high levels of efficiency (fuel
consumption combined: 8.3 l/100 km [34.0 mpg imp]*; CO2 emissions
combined: 194 g/km*). Pushing the new red start/stop button fires up
the engine, and the distinctive sound produced by the specially tuned
sports exhaust system of the new BMW M3 CS – with its quartet of
tailpipes – proceeds to lay on a feast for the ears.
The new BMW M3 CS is equipped as standard with the seven-speed
M Double Clutch Transmission (M DCT) with Drivelogic. This
cutting-edge transmission has a separate oil cooler and enables both
automated gear changes and manual interventions using the shift
paddles on the steering wheel. It changes gears in fractions of a
second with no interruption in the flow of power, but employs a long
seventh gear to keep revs low and minimise fuel consumption over
longer motorway journeys.
The suspension of the new BMW M3 CS largely mirrors that of the
M3 with Competition Package. The links and wheel carriers at both the
front and rear axles are made from forged aluminium and are therefore
extremely light. That keeps the unsprung masses low and benefits
driving dynamics. The M3 CS is fitted as standard with Adaptive M
suspension, whose geometry has been tuned to deliver optimised
performance on both the road and track. Ensuring the best possible
grip in all driving conditions are the DSC (Dynamic Stability Control)
system – which includes M Dynamic Mode – and the Active M
Differential. The control systems for the Adaptive M suspension, DSC
and Active M Differential have been modified to suit the dynamic
requirements of the BMW M3 CS, as has the set-up of the
electromechanical steering. The driver has the option of adjusting the
steering and suspension settings to their personal preferences or the
demands of the route at hand. The special edition’s light-alloy wheels
(front: 9 J x 19, rear: 10 J x 20) are very much at home on the race
track, fitted as they are (as standard) with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup
2 tyres (front: 265/35 R 19, rear: 285/30 R 20). These semi-slick cup
tyres, which are also road-legal, provide unbeatable grip and supreme
lateral stability at high track speeds. The M3 CS can also be ordered
with Michelin Sport road tyres.
Moving inside the new BMW M3 CS, the generous use of two-tone full
leather in Silverstone/Black and Alcantara creates a compelling and
well-resolved ambience brimming with sporting allure and undeniable
class. No M3 CS driver will need to compromise on the nicer things in
life. Indeed, among the standard features on board are automatic
climate control, a Harman Kardon surround sound system and the
Navigation system Professional. True to form, the BMW M GmbH designers
have given the new M3 CS looks that reflect the car’s sporting intent.
The signature feature of its prominent front end, complete with
cutting-edge twin LED headlights, is the front apron with large,
three-section air intakes. The Gurney spoiler lip on the boot lid has
been newly designed specifically for the new M3 CS, and teams up with
the front splitter and the rear diffuser to help minimise dynamic
lift. These components are made from the lightweight and extremely
rigid high-tech material carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP), as
are the bonnet and roof of the new BMW M3 CS.
Orders for the new BMW M3 CS can be placed from January 2018. The
special-edition model – which will be limited to a run of
approximately 1,200 units due to production factors – will be built
from March 2018.
* Fuel consumption and CO2 figures are provisional, based on the EU
test cycle and may vary depending on the tyre format specified.
Further information on official fuel consumption figures, specific
CO2 emission values and the electric power consumption of new
passenger cars is included in the following guideline: “Leitfaden über
Kraftstoffverbrauch, die CO2-Emissionen und den Stromverbrauch neuer
Personenkraftwagen” (Guideline for fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and
electric power consumption of new passenger cars), which can be
obtained from all dealerships, from Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH
(DAT), Hellmuth-Hirth-Str. 1, 73760 Ostfildern-Scharnhausen and at http://www.dat.de/en/offers/publications/guideline-for-fuel-consumption.html.