BMW M3 CS Touring is a naughty family car
Back in mid-2022, BMW M unveiled the M3 Touring, making it the brand’s first-ever wagon variant of the M3. This was followed by the introduction of the most hardcore variant in its line-up: the M3 CS sedan.
Now, the division has taken the covers off the new M3 CS Touring, which is essentially a fusion of both models.
In other words, the latest weapon from the Munich-based outfit offers the thrilling high performance of the M3 CS sedan (and M4 CS) in a more practical form.
This means that, like the two aforementioned models, the M3 CS Touring is powered by a 3.0-litre twin-turbo inline-six engine, which has been tuned to deliver a whopping 550 PS at 6,250 rpm and 650 Nm of torque from 2,750 rpm to 5,950 rpm.
When compared to the facelifted version of the M3 Touring (Life Cycle Impulse or LCI in BMW lingo), the wagon is blessed with an additional 20 PS of power.
The combination of an eight-speed M Steptronic transmission and M xDrive all-wheel drive enables the 1,850 kg car to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in a 3.5 seconds and from 0 to 200 km/h in just 11.7 seconds.
Its top speed is electronically limited to 300 km/h, thanks to the standard M Driver’s Package.
Speaking of weight, BMW says it managed to shed around 15 kg by using components made from carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP), including the bonnet, splitter, air intakes, side mirrors, diffuser, bucket seats, and steering wheel.
Despite sharing the same body type as the M3 Touring, the CS variant stands out with a more aggressive body kit, yellow daytime running lights, red accents on the grille and spoiler, and lightweight double-spoke alloy wheels measuring 19 inches at the front and 20 inches at the rear.
The colour palette for this one is limited to four options, namely British Racing Green, Laguna Seca Blue, Sapphire Black, and Frozen Solid White. Regardless of the chosen hue, the roof and spoiler are finished in striking gloss black.
Inside, in addition to the aforementioned bucket seats, the interior is distinguished by a flat-bottom steering wheel featuring a red 12 o’clock marker and a ‘CS’ logo on the centre console.
BMW has not disclosed the production numbers for the M3 CS Touring, but like the sedan variant, it is expected to be limited to fewer than 2,000 units.
