THE BMW M3 CS Touring has made its world premiere on the legendary Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit – the scene of this weekend’s Bathurst 12 Hour endurance motor race.
It’s the first time BMW has hosted a world unveiling of a brand new mannequin in Australia for the reason that German marque started its official native operations within the nation greater than 45 years in the past.
The event comes as BMW M data its highest-ever gross sales complete in Australia in 2024 with a 14.7 per cent improve in contrast with 2023. That outcome meant Australia was ranked fourth worldwide for the share of BMW M registrations within the complete gross sales combine.
As the most recent addition to the BMW M line-up, the M3 CS Touring builds upon the success of the BMW M3 Competitors Touring with M xDrive that launched right here in 2023.
It gives the identical on-board house and practicality as its spinoff, however with “dynamic driving traits that may be skilled on each the racetrack and in quite a few on a regular basis driving conditions”, says BMW.
Energy comes from a twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre straight six-cylinder petrol engine with extra increase strain to output 405kW (+15kW) and 650Nm. It channels energy via an eight-speed M Steptronic automated transmission and M xDrive all-wheel-drive.
The engine is cradled on specifically designed mounts geared toward fostering an “exceptionally inflexible connection between the engine and the automobile’s construction”. BMW says the change ensures even sharper engine response and a “direct transmission of its energy to the drivertrain.
BMW claims a 0-100km/h time of simply 3.5 seconds and a powerful 0-200km/h time of 11.7 seconds. Prime velocity is ready at 300km/h.
The BMW M3 CS Touring is additional enhanced by an energetic M-specific exhaust system with titanium rear silencer, a bespoke stability management system tune, and model-specific adaptive damper, steering, and braking calibrations.
Physique rigidity is additional elevated by the M entrance finish strut brace within the engine compartment.
The mannequin is halted as normal by M Compound brakes with callipers completed in crimson. Clients may go for M Carbon ceramic brakes as an possibility (+$19,000), the callipers of those are additionally completed in crimson.
Driving on M light-alloys in an unique double-spoke design the M3 CS Touring gives staggered 19-inch entrance and 20-inch rear wheels within the alternative of matt gold bronze or matt black end.
The mannequin is additional accented by means of carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) for the bonnet, entrance splitter, entrance air intakes, exterior mirror caps and rear diffuser, in addition to within the centre console, steering wheel-mounted shift paddles, and M Carbon bucket seats.
BMW says the assorted light-weight design measures convey a complete weight saving of 15kg when put next with the M3 Touring Competitors with M xDrive.
4 paint finishes can be found together with British Racing Inexperienced, Frozen Stable White, Laguna Seca Blue, and Sapphire Black Metallic.
Mannequin-specific cabin highlights embody electronically adjustable and heated entrance seats, an M Alcantara steering wheel in a three-spoke design, and extra CS badging on the centre console, head restraints, and sill plates.
The BMW M3 CS Touring additional consists of “components to exactly tailor the driving expertise”, together with an M-specific Setup button on the centre console for configuring the engine, chassis, steering, brakes and M xDrive, and M Drive Skilled, integrating track-optimised features similar to M Drift Analyser and M lap timer.
Infotainment and instrumentation duties fall to 14.9- and 12.3-inch screens respectively, joined by BMW Reside Cockpit Skilled which, alongside the BMW Head-Up Show with M-specific content material, brings the cloud-based navigation system BMW Maps, smartphone integration and telephony with wi-fi charging.
“The world premiere of a brand new BMW mannequin is important for any market and the actual fact we have now been chosen for the launch of the M3 CS Touring is an honour whereas highlighting the significance of Australia within the international context,” mentioned BMW Group Australia chief government officer Wolfgang Buechel.
“Report-breaking gross sales outcomes for BMW M once more present that Australians are true appreciators of vehicles with emotion and efficiency.
“Nonetheless, it additionally highlights that our technique – with assist of our seller companions – is hitting the mark and delivering compelling options, of all powertrain sorts, to our prospects.”
Buyer deliveries of the BMW M3 CS Touring are anticipated in the midst of 2025, with pricing from $253,900 plus on-road prices.
2025 BMW M3 pricing*:
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M3 Sedan
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$163,700
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M3 Competitors Sedan (a)
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$181,500
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M3 CS Sedan (a)
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$249,900
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M3 Competitors Touring (a)
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$183,500
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M3 CS Touring (a)
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$253,900
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New variant
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*Pricing excludes on-road prices.
