Racing DNA meets maximised everyday usability.

With the first-ever BMW M3 CS Touring (gasoline consumption mixed: 10.5 l/100 km [26.9 mpg imp]; CO2 emissions mixed: 238 g/km within the WLTP cycle, CO2 class: G), BMW M GmbH is including one other special-edition mannequin to its line-up within the high-performance sports activities automobile phase. The newest new addition to the producer’s hottest vary builds on the success of the BMW M3 Competitors Touring with M xDrive (gasoline consumption mixed: 10.4 l/100 km [27.2 mpg imp]; CO2 emissions mixed: 235 g/km within the WLTP cycle, CO2 class: G) and blends that automobile’s very distinctive character profile with even larger potential for emotionally exhilarating efficiency. A 405 kW/550 hp six-cylinder in-line engine, bespoke chassis tuning, unique design options and weight financial savings ensuing from the usage of quite a few carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) parts present the components for an unadulterated racing-car feeling. The on-board area of the first-ever BMW M3 CS Touring can be utilized in all kinds of how, which ensures that its ultra-dynamic driving traits might be skilled each on the race monitor and in myriad on a regular basis conditions, throughout leisure actions and on journeys away.

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The model-specific efficiency traits of the engine and energy switch by way of the eight-speed M Steptronic transmission and M xDrive all-wheel-drive system serve up dynamic thrills and supreme traction. The BMW M3 CS Touring races from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.5 seconds.

The world premiere of the first-ever BMW M3 CS Touring shall be hosted by the Mount Panorama Circuit in Bathurst, within the Australian state of New South Wales. The BMW M3 CS Touring shall be revealed to the general public for the primary time on 30 January 2025 as a part of the Bathurst 12 Hour race programme. Deliveries of the limited-run mannequin to clients in Europe, Australia, Japan and South Korea, amongst others, will start in March 2025. The automobile’s dwelling market of Germany is by a distance its most vital gross sales area. The particular version shall be produced alongside all different variants of the BMW M3 Sedan and BMW M3 Touring at BMW Group Plant Munich.

Six-cylinder in-line engine adapts racing-car expertise.

The three.0-litre six-cylinder in-line engine within the BMW M3 CS Touring was designed from the outset to ship excessive efficiency on the race monitor – and it contains a multitude of technological particulars from racing-car design. These embrace a particularly inflexible crankcase with a sleeve-free, closed-deck building, a cast light-weight crankshaft and a cylinder head with a 3D-printed core. The likewise weight-saving cylinder bores have a wire-arc sprayed iron coating to scale back frictional losses. The cooling system and oil provide are additionally designed to deal with the sustained heavy masses generated throughout exhausting driving on a monitor.

The drive unit combines the high-revving traits for which M is famend and linear energy supply into the higher reaches of the engine’s vary with upgraded M TwinTurbo expertise. Elevating the utmost cost stress of the 2 mono-scroll turbochargers to 2.1 bar and making model-specific tweaks to the engine administration allow the utmost output of the BMW M3 Competitors Touring with M xDrive to be elevated by one other 15 kW/20 hp to 405 kW/550 hp. The engine develops its peak torque of 650 Nm (479 lb-ft) between simply 2,750 and 5,950 rpm, produces its most output at 6,250 rpm and tops out at 7,200 rpm.

As well as, a specifically designed engine mounting with elevated spring charges creates a particularly inflexible connection between the facility unit and the automobile’s construction. This results in even sharper engine response and very direct transmission of its energy to the drivetrain. Its instantaneous energy supply means the BMW M3 CS Touring can energy from relaxation to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.5 seconds, and 0 to 200 km/h (124 mph) is over in 11.7 seconds. The figures recorded utilizing the “one-foot rollout” methodology* are 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.2 seconds and 0 to 200 km/h (124 mph) in 11.4 seconds. The mid-range dash from 80 to 120 km/h (50 – 75 mph) takes 2.7 seconds in 4th gear and three.5 seconds in fifth gear. The highest pace of the special-edition mannequin – which comes as customary with the M Driver’s Package deal – is electronically restricted to 300 km/h (186 mph).

The automobile’s emotionally stirring engine observe is the work of the M-specific exhaust system that includes electrically managed flaps, a titanium rear silencer with weight-minimising design and – in customary M trend – two pairs of tailpipes painted in matt Black. The engine’s acoustic presence varies in response to the engine profile the motive force selects from the M Setup menu. SPORT or SPORT+ mode produces a drive sound that injects actual aural drama into proceedings, notably by way of gear adjustments and the accompanying

Eight-speed M Steptronic transmission, M xDrive and Lively M Differential allow irresistibly dynamic energy switch.

The engine underneath the bonnet of the BMW M3 CS Touring groups up with an eight-speed M Steptronic transmission together with Drivelogic. The Drivelogic button built-in into the gear selector lever makes it potential to change the transmission’s shift traits, with a alternative of three clearly distinguishable settings obtainable. In addition to comfort-focused and sporty choices, drivers can even interact a setting optimised specifically for monitor driving. Each the selector lever and the carbon-fibre shift paddles on the steering wheel allow sequential interventions within the gear choice course of.

The BMW M3 CS Touring channels its energy to the highway by way of the M xDrive all-wheel-drive system. This employs an electronically managed multi-plate clutch within the switch case to make sure absolutely variable and super-smooth distribution of the engine’s energy between the entrance and rear wheels, and serves up tireless all-wheel-drive efficiency, even throughout exhausting monitor classes. In tandem with the Lively M Differential on the rear axle – whose operation can be absolutely variable – the clever all-wheel-drive system’s rear-wheel bias enhances the M-typical dealing with dynamics. Added to which, 4WD Sport mode might be chosen by way of the M Setup menu. This sends a fair larger proportion of the engine’s energy to the rear wheels. 2WD mode, in the meantime, delivers a driving expertise for the last word purist, laying on classical rear-wheel drive with the DSC (Dynamic Stability Management) system deactivated.

Mannequin-specific tuning for the chassis expertise and performance-focused stopping energy.

The chassis expertise within the BMW M3 CS Touring has been tuned exactly to the engine’s efficiency traits, the general automobile idea and the particular weight distribution of this newest special-edition mannequin. The settings for the DSC system and M Dynamic Mode have additionally been purposefully optimised for the particular calls for of dynamically dedicated circuit driving. The electronically managed dampers of the adaptive M suspension on the BMW M3 CS Touring likewise are available in a model-specific setup, as do its M Servotronic steering and built-in braking system.

Offering excellent stopping energy are M Compound brakes with callipers painted in a alternative of Crimson or Black. There may be additionally the choice of M Carbon ceramic brakes whose brake callipers can be found in Crimson or matt Gold. Additionally on the usual gear listing are cast M light-alloy wheels in an unique double-spoke design with a matt Gold Bronze or matt Black end. Measuring 19 inches in diameter on the entrance axle and 20 inches on the rear, the wheels are fitted as customary with monitor tyres (275/35 ZR19 on the entrance, 285/30 ZR20 on the rear). As a substitute for these tyres, clients even have the no-cost choice of sport tyres with the identical dimensions. And ultra-track tyres are additionally included on the choices listing.

Unique carbon-fibre parts and optimised physique rigidity assist to supply excellent efficiency attributes.

Along with the extraordinarily highly effective engine and model-specific chassis expertise, clever light-weight design measures additionally play a significant half in moulding the unique efficiency attributes of the BMW M3 CS Touring. Intensive use of carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) is especially vital in relation to weight minimisation. The automobile’s bonnet, entrance splitter, entrance air intakes, exterior mirror caps and rear diffuser are all made out of CFRP.

Contained in the cabin, the M Carbon bucket seats and likewise CFRP steering wheel shift paddles, inside trim strips and centre console additionally do their bit to maintain weight down. The varied light-weight design measures convey a few whole weight saving of some 15 kilograms over the BMW M3 Competitors Touring with M xDrive. Physique rigidity is additional elevated by specifying the non-compulsory M entrance finish strut brace for the engine compartment that has additionally been engineered for lightness.

Beautiful steadiness of efficiency and on a regular basis usability; unique design options.

Hallmark M efficiency and the versatility-focused physique idea
of a Touring mannequin definitely make an uncommon mixture, and
the newest particular version provides a particular attract to the combo. Within the BMW M3 CS Touring, a concentrated dose of M feeling meets a variable-usage inside whose storage capability beneath the high-opening tailgate might be expanded from 500 litres to a most 1,510 litres. As well as, the dynamically stretched strains of the Touring mannequin and the M-specific exterior particulars – crafted exactly to satisfy the technical calls for of cooling air provide and aerodynamic steadiness – are complemented by unique design options whose placing look displays the track-leaning instincts of the BMW M3 CS Touring.

For instance, the standard-specification uncovered carbon fibre of the special-edition’s bonnet, entrance splitter, entrance air intakes and M exterior mirror caps creates an attention grabbing distinction towards the visually placing exterior colors obtainable for the remainder of the automobile. The BMW M3 CS Touring might be ordered with a paint end in British Racing Inexperienced, Laguna Seca Blue, Frozen Strong White or Sapphire Black metallic. The roof and model-specific roof spoiler are in Black high-gloss and convey an impression of magnificence to the daring exterior. One other unique design function of the special-edition mannequin is the purple encompass for the roof spoiler.

The entrance finish of the automobile is outlined by the weight-minimised, ultra-stripped-back and frameless BMW M kidney grille. The black mannequin lettering on the higher of the 2 horizontal grille slats is bordered by a purple contour line, likewise the mannequin badging on the entrance and rear. In a transparent reference to motor sport, the LED headlights of the BMW M3 CS Touring glow with the identical distinctive yellow mild as GT racing automobiles.

Driver-focused cockpit with unique racing-car aura.

The inside of the BMW M3 CS Touring blends a sports-car cockpit designed to exude most efficiency with digital expertise and unique design options. Electrically adjustable and heated M Carbon bucket seats are fitted as customary for the motive force and entrance passenger. They’ve integral head restraints, an illuminated “CS” mannequin badge and surfaces in Merino leather-based. Their unique Black/Crimson design can be adopted by the rear seats, whereas all of the door panel trim is roofed with black leather-based.

The usual M Alcantara steering wheel in three-spoke design – with its flat-bottomed rim and purple centre marker within the 12-o’clock place – brings genuine racing automobile aptitude into the cockpit,. Additional M-specific particulars are the purple “CS” badge on the centre console, M seat belts and door sill plates with mannequin lettering.

The M-specific Setup button on the centre console allows direct entry to the settings for the engine, chassis, steering, brakes and M xDrive. Two individually configurable setup variants might be saved along with private settings for the engine sound, DSC, Computerized Begin/Cease operate and the shift traits of the eight-speed M Steptronic transmission – and these setups are then chosen utilizing the M buttons on the steering wheel. The BMW M3 CS Touring additionally comes as customary with the M Drive Skilled system with track-optimised features such because the M Drift Analyser and M Laptimer. Added to which, the 10-stage M Traction Management delivers personalised driving enjoyable on the monitor. One other function of M Drive Skilled is the M Mode button on the centre console, which can be utilized to configure the motive force help methods and the content material proven on the data show and Head-Up Show. Drivers can select between ROAD, SPORT and TRACK settings right here.

Within the new BMW M3 CS Touring, the newest model of the show and management/operation system BMW iDrive based mostly on BMW Working System 8.5 gives intuitive management of quite a few automobile features and digital companies. With the BMW Clever Private Assistant and BMW Curved Show each on board, the automobile is predicated squarely on operation utilizing contact management and pure language. The M-specific view on the 12.3-inch data show exhibits the acquainted M Shift Lights at its higher edge, whereas the standing of the driving stability methods, M xDrive and traction management might be discovered on the decrease fringe of the display screen. The house display screen of the 14.9-inch management show contains widgets for the automobile setup, tire stress and temperature.

Refined choices for enhancing driving pleasure and luxury in on a regular basis use.

Customary specification for the BMW M3 CS Touring additionally contains BMW Stay Cockpit Skilled which, alongside the BMW Head-Up Show with M-specific content material, brings the cloud-based navigation system BMW Maps, smartphone integration, telephony with wi-fi charging and a WiFi interface. The BMW Drive Recorder might be added as an choice.

The BMW M3 CS Touring moreover presents clients a collection of comfort-enhancing options and driver help methods composed with the main focus firmly on the enjoyment of unadulterated driving pleasure. Consolation Entry, the alarm system, two-zone computerized local weather management and the Harman Kardon Encompass Sound System are all fitted as customary. Park Distance Management and the Parking Assistant, Entrance Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning and the Velocity Restrict Data system are likewise customary, whereas the Driving Assistant system might be specified as an choice.

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