BMW unveils a new wagon with purist potential.
The newest generation of the BMW M3 introduced something that the legendary BMW M3 lineage has never seen before that wowed enthusiasts: the first-ever official BMW M3 Touring. Combining the thrilling performance of the iconic BMW M3 with the practical body style of a wagon, the new M3 Touring has the makings of a cult favorite among enthusiasts who pine for more luxury performance station wagons on the market.
However, BMW has another trick up its sleeve, and has just revealed the first ever BMW M3 CS Touring, upping the ante for the performance wagon and imbuing it with racing-bred DNA for an even more thrilling purist performance-oriented driving experience. Under the hood lies a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine with a robust 550 horsepower, increasing the power of the M3 Touring Competition by 20 horsepower. Thanks to M xDrive, that power, along with 479 lb/ft of torque, goes to all four wheels, giving it a 0-60 time of less than 3.5 seconds.
With the M Driver’s Package coming as standard, the new BMW M3 CS Touring reaches a limited top speed of 186 mph. While the vehicle features all-wheel drive, the system refuses to compromise on fun-to-drive character. Thanks to a rear bias, a 4WD Sport mode that adds even greater rear bias, and a 2WD mode for true rear-wheel drive thrill, drivers can still experience purist pleasure behind the wheel of the new M3 CS Touring.
Setting the CS apart from the standard BMW M3 Touring besides its power is various racing-focused tweaks, like extensive carbon fiber body components contributing to 33 pounds of weight savings compared to the standard car, including on the hood, bucket seats, and interior trims. Along with that is specific suspension tuning and gold or black wheels with staggered sizing: 19 inches at the front and 20 inches at the rear, which are wrapped in track tires.
With a more aggressive racing-focused ethos, revised styling, extensive weight reduction and increased power, the new BMW M3 CS Touring dials up the M3 Touring’s formidable ability even further for the track, creating a new luxury performance wagon that has the stuff to dominate the circuit. With enthusiasts showing increasing appreciation for the once-unloved body style, the new M3 CS Touring shows that station wagons are cooler than ever.
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