BMW M3 CS Touring: The Ultimate Performance Wagon

If you’ve been eager for a BMW M3 wagon, your patience has paid off with not just one but two thrilling models arriving in quick succession. Introducing the BMW M3 CS Touring, the pinnacle of BMW's performance wagons.

Competition Sport Version

BMW has launched the ‘Competition Sport’ (CS) version just as its competitors take a back seat:

- Engine Power: 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder
- Regular Competition: 523 bhp
- CS Touring: 542 bhp and 479 lb-ft
- Transmission: Eight-speed dual-clutch
- Drivetrain: Four-wheel drive

Performance Specs

The M3 CS Touring delivers exceptional performance:

- Top Speed: 186 mph
- 0-62 mph: 3.6 seconds
- 0-124 mph: 11.7 seconds
- 50-75 mph in fourth gear: 2.7 seconds
- 50-75 mph in fifth gear: 3.5 seconds

Enhanced Engineering

- Turbochargers: Equipped with increased charge pressure (2.1 bar)
- Engine Management: Advanced programming for extra power
- Exhaust System: M-specific with a titanium silencer for adjustable sound

Distinctive Design and Features

Aesthetics and driving experience have been refined:

- Exterior Details:
- Red contour lines
- Carbon fiber-reinforced plastic elements: bonnet, splitter, air intakes, mirror caps, rear diffuser
- Interior Touches:
- CS badges
- Carbon bucket seats and paddles

Even though it is 15 kg lighter than the standard 1,865 kg M3 Touring, it’s not exactly lightweight but boasts exclusive features.

Exclusive Looks and Limited Availability

- Wheel Options: Exclusive forged 19-inch/20-inch alloys
- Body Colors: Green, Blue, White, Sapphire Black
- Tech Features: M Drift Analyser, Laptimer apps, various driver assistance systems

Limited Production

- Price: £120,600 in the UK
- Availability: Limited numbers, with no specified count or UK allocation yet

Conclusion

With 542 bhp of pure thrill and exclusive features, the BMW M3 CS Touring stands as a practical yet exhilarating performance wagon. Although it commands a notable price premium over the standard M3 Touring, it represents the most powerful iteration of BMW's exciting new lineup.