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M3 version of the M4 CS.

BMW M3 CS

BMW announced the first-ever BMW M3 CS, a special-edition model that delivers a fine blend of high performance and complete everyday practicality. The engineers at BMW M GmbH have succeeded in intensifying the dynamic, emotion-packed character of the BMW M3 with a carefully crafted ensemble of modifications. The extensive use of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP), has kept the first-ever BMW M3 CS extremely light; around 110 lb less than a standard M3. Large sections of the body are also made from CFRP, including the hood, which is around 25 percent lighter than that of the regular BMW M3. The CFRP roof alone is more than 13 pounds lighter than a conventional steel version. These changes effectively lower the car's center of gravity, which endows the BMW M3 CS with even better agile handling. The back of the vehicle features a redesigned "Gurney Flap" in exposed carbon fiber. This aerodynamic spoiler lip running across the trailing edge of the trunk lid significantly reduces rear-axle lift. In the interests of everyday practicality, the M3 CS forgoes a roll cage.

The excellent dynamics of the first-ever BMW M3 CS are rooted not only in unique suspension set-up (in terms of spring/damper settings), but also in a moderate increase in power for the M TwinPower Turbo technology 6-cylinder inline engine. Fitted in the M3 CS it develops 453 hp at 6250 rpm (+28 hp) and peak torque 443 lb-ft from 4000 to 5380 rpm (+37 lb-ft). The unmistakable roar of the twin turbo engine is enhanced by the M sports exhaust system that has been specially tuned for the CS and whose quartet of stainless-steel tailpipes blend perfectly into the CFRP rear diffuser.

Generous use of Alcantara and the two-tone full Merino leather in Silverstone/Black endow an enviably sporting feel. The engine in the first-ever BMW M3 CS is fired up with the push of a new red start/stop button. Paring down the passenger compartment to the essentials and, in so doing, achieving significant weight savings is also expressed in the presence of lightweight M sports seats. Its passengers need not go without niceties such as automatic climate control and a high-quality, specially adapted version of the Harman Kardon surround sound system.

Orders for the first-ever 2018 BMW M3 CS can be placed starting May, 2018. Production of the high-performance sedan will be limited to approximately 1,200 units worldwide, with approximately 550 units coming to the U.S.

https://www.netcarshow.com/bmw/2018-m3_cs/

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Meet the new (more powerful, limited-run) BMW M3 CS

BMW has officially taken the wraps off the new limited-run M3 CS sedan, but very few units are destined for South Africa.

Global production is expected to be limited to around 1 200 units, with just 15 examples set aside for SA (compared to around 60 units of the M4 CS). The M3 CS will be available locally from May 2018, although pricing has yet to be confirmed.

So, what makes the M3 CS sedan special? Well, the new model shares much with its M4 CS coupé sibling, including a slight bump in power and torque over the M3 with Competition Package (331 kW and 550 N.m). That means the familiar 3,0-litre turbocharged inline-six makes 338 kW and 600 N.m in M3 CS guise, which is enough for a claimed zero to 100 km/h time of 3,9 seconds (one-tenth faster than the Competition Package model). The top speed, meanwhile, comes in at 280 km/h.

Drive is sent to the rear wheels via the Munich-based brand’s seven-speed M DCT, while BMW says the sports exhaust system has been “specially tuned” for use on the M3 CS. The suspension set-up, meanwhile, “largely mirrors” that of the M3 with Competition Package, with adaptive suspension fitted as standard.

The M3 CS boasts special lightweight alloys, wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres (265/35 R19 up front and 285/30 R20 at the rear). If these semi-slick, road-legal cup tyres aren’t to your fancy, BMW says you can order your M3 CS with Michelin Sport road tyres instead.

Like the M4 CS, this new model features a Gurney spoiler lip on the boot lid, although BMW says this one has been “designed specifically” for the M3 CS. There’s also a front splitter and a rear diffuser fashioned from carbon fibre-reinforced plastic. The bonnet and roof are also made from this lightweight material, while you’ll find plenty of two-tone leather and Alcantara inside, along with a new red start/stop button.

http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/meet-the-new-more-powerful-limited-run-bmw-m3-cs/
 
BMW M3 CS Coming to SA in 2018

BMW is introducing a limited-edition M3 CS to market and it will be offered in South Africa in the May 2018.

Much like the M4 CS, the M3 CS is lighter and faster but will offer the convenience of rear doors. The M3 CS will arrive in South Africa in May 2018 and because it’s a limited edition model, only 15 will be up for grabs in our market. Only 1 200 units will be built by BMW for markets worldwide.

Herewith the key details for the BMW M3 CS…

Key details

Engine performance

Only 15 examples of the limited edition BMW M3 CS will be offered in South Africa.

The M3 CS offers more power than the M3 Competition Package and develops 338 kW and 600 Nm of torque from its twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-6 cylinder engine. BMW’s M Driver’s Package is standard which means top speed is rated at 280 kph and the M3 CS is capable of a claimed sprint from zero to 100 kph in just 3.9 seconds. A 7-speed M Double Clutch Transmission (DCT) is fitted as standard. Fuel consumption is rated at 8.3 L/100km.

Furthermore, an adaptive M suspension system is fitted as standard and has been tuned to deliver optimum performance on both the road and track. Dynamic stability control with M Dynamic Mode and an active M differential ensure maximum traction.

Styling bits

Beefed up performance is complemented with sporty styling to match the go.

The M3 CS rides on 19-inch Orbit Grey Matt light alloys up front and 20-inch wheels at the rear shod in semi-slick, road-legal Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 rubber as standard while Michelin Sport road tyres will also be offered, if you wish.

The face of the M3 CS features a sculpted fascia with a dual kidney grille, a large central air vent with 2 smaller vents to either side and a bulging bonnet for good measure. Other notable bits include twin LED headlights, carbon fibre front splitter and rear diffuser and a 4-pipe, dual-branch sports exhaust system. The carbon fibre Gurney spoiler lip on the boot lid has been specially redesigned for the M3 CS.

On the inside, the M3 CS wears 2-tone Silverstone/Black leather and Alcantara. Standard features include automatic climate control, a Harmon Kardon surround sound system and Navigation system professional.

Pricing will be confirmed closer to launch.

https://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/bmw-m3-cs-coming-to-sa-in-2018/44196/
 
Hardcore BMW M3 CS revealed

Limited-edition BMW M3 CS will be fastest-accelerating M3 yet; 0-62mph takes 3.9sec

BMW’s M division has applied its latest performance-enhancing Club Sport treatment to the fifth-generation M3 with the introduction of the limited-edition M3 CS.

The new performance saloon is powered by a 454bhp twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre in-line six and follows the M4 CS, with which it shares much of its mechanical package. The M3 CS will be available to order in the UK in January 2018; deliveries will be due after a planned start to production in March.

Building on the developments used on the M3 Competition Package, the M3 CS adopts a number of lightweight body components in line with the approach taken for the M4 CS. These include a carbonfibre-reinforced plastic roof and bonnet. The new roof is claimed to save 6kg over the steel structure in the standard M3.

Further lightweight components include a carbonfibre front splitter, a lift-reducing boot-deck-mounted Gurney spoiler and a sizeable diffuser.

Inside, the M3 CS acquires the lightweight M sport seats and sport steering wheel from the M3 Competition Package. Borrowing a cue from the new M5, there’s also a new red starter button.

Despite the focus on performance, features such as BMW’s Professional navigation system, climate control air conditioning and a Harman Kardon sound system are fitted as standard, and the rear seats are retained. However, buyers can specify the new four-door with a series of unique Alcantara and leather accents as an option.

Overall, BMW M claims a 10kg reduction over the standard M3 at 1585kg. Although this is not a significant loss, insiders suggest the M3 CS’s centre of gravity is lower than that of the already heavily focused M3 Competition Package.

Power for the M3 CS comes from the same evolution of BMW M’s twin-turbo 3.0-litre straight-six petrol engine unveiled in the M4 CS. With 454bhp at 6250rpm and 443lb ft of torque from 4000rpm-5380rpm, the longitudinally mounted unit develops 29bhp and 37lb ft more than the motor used by the standard M3. It also packs 10bhp and 37lb ft more than the earlier evolution of the engine developed for the M3 Competition Package.

This endows the M3 CS with a power-to-weight ratio of 286bhp per tonne - some 20bhp per tonne more than the standard M3 and 8bhp per tonne more than the M3 Competition Package, according to BMW figures.

Power is channelled through a standard seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox and electronically controlled M differential to the rear wheels.

BMW quotes a 0-62mph time of 3.9sec, making the M3 CS the fastest-accelerating road-going M3 model yet. By comparison, the standard M3 has an official 0-62mph time of 4.1sec and the M3 Competition Package takes 4.0sec.

The top speed of the M3 CS is the same as that of the M3 Competition Package at 174mph.

Along with the increase in power and torque, the new engine also receives a reworked sports exhaust featuring what BMW M describes as a CS-specific exhaust note.

The M3 CS rides on a specially tuned version of the M3 Competition Package’s suspension. It is combined with standard 19in front wheels shod with 265/35 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres and 20in rear wheels with 285/30 rubber.

In line with the M3 Competition Package, the M3 CS also employs BMW M’s compound brake package, which features four-pot calipers up front and two-pot calipers at the rear.

Production of the M3 CS will take place at BMW’s Regensburg plant in Germany and will be limited to 1200 units.

The car will be priced from £86,380 in the UK - nearly £30,000 more than the M3 Competition Package. The UK’s right-hand-drive allocation for the M3 CS will be limited to fewer than 100 cars.

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/hardcore-bmw-m3-cs-revealed
 
Now there's a CS version of BMW's M3 Sedan

When BMW unleashed its M4 CS earlier this year, its intention was to bridge the gap between the already-hardcore M4 Competition Pack and the insanely-hardcore M4 GTS.

Now the Bavarian carmaker has announced a CS version of the M3 Sedan, to build a bridge to those buyers who want all that dynamic scrumptiousness in a more practical four-door wrapping.

Just like its coupé sibling, the M3 CS gets a slightly more powerful version of the M Division’s 3-litre, six-cylinder twin-turbo powerhouse, tuned to 338kW at 6240rpm and 600Nm from 4000, versus the 331kW and 550Nm that you get in the M3 Competition.

According to BMW’s claims, the CS is 0.1 seconds quicker from 0-100km/h, taking just 3.9 seconds, while the top speed is electronically limited to 280km/h. The M division has also thrown in a specially tuned sports exhaust system to make the most of that straight-six soundtrack.

Power goes to the back wheels through a seven-speed M DCT dual-clutch automated transmission with shift paddles, and the chassis remains as per the M3 Competition for the most part, with the Adaptive M suspension system and Active M Differential fitted as standard.

The M3 CS rides on 19” front and 20” rear wheels, fitted with semi-slick cup tyres, and is also distinguished on the outside by a number of lightweight carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) components, including a bespoke bootlid spoiler. In fact, the M3 CS makes extensive use of CFRP for large sections of the body, including the bonnet and roof.

The cabin is set apart by a two-tone colour scheme that combines Silverstone and Black leather with Alcantara, and standard kit includes a Harman Kardon surround sound system and Navigation system Professional.

M3 CS drivers will enjoy a fair degree of exclusivity as just 1200 will be built for global consumption, of which just 15 have been allocated to South Africa. The order books open in January 2018, but pricing has yet to be confirmed. The M4 CS recently went on sale here for R1 847 278, so expect something in that region.

https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/latest-launches/now-theres-a-cs-version-of-bmws-m3-sedan-11903287
 
Limited edition BMW M3 CS confirmed for SA

BMW has given the CS treatment to its M3 performance sedan, and has earmarked only 15 units for South Africa.

Orders for the M3 CS open in January 2018 and just 1200 of the special-edition model will be built from March 2018 and available locally from May 2018. Pricing will be confirmed in due course.

Like the M4 CS, which we recently drove at Kyalami during the inaugural M Fest in October, the 3.0-litre high-performance engine produces 338kW. The M3 CS can leap from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds and the top speed which comes as standard with the M Driver’s Package, is electronically limited to 280km/h.

The M3 CS is equipped as standard with the seven-speed M Double Clutch Transmission (M DCT) with Drivelogic. This

The suspension largely mirrors that of the M3 with Competition Package says BMW. The links and wheel carriers at both the front and rear axles are made from forged aluminium and are therefore extremely light. That keeps the unsprung masses low and benefits driving dynamics.

The M3 CS is fitted as standard with Adaptive M suspension, whose geometry has been tuned to deliver optimised performance on both the road and track. Ensuring the best possible grip in all driving conditions are the DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) system – which includes M Dynamic Mode – and the Active M Differential.

The special edition’s light-alloy wheels (front: 9 J x 19, rear: 10 J x 20), are fitted as they are (as standard) with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres (front: 265/35 R 19, rear: 285/30 R 20). These semi-slick cup tyres, which are also road-legal, provide unbeatable grip and supreme lateral stability at high track speeds. The CS can also be ordered with Michelin Sport road tyres.

Inside

Moving inside, the new BMW M3 CS, the generous use of two-tone full leather in Silverstone/Black and Alcantara.

Indeed, among the standard features on board are automatic climate control, a Harman Kardon surround sound system and the Navigation system Professional.

At the front you'll find twin LED headlights and a front apron with large, three-section air intakes. The Gurney spoiler lip on the boot lid has been newly designed specifically for the new M3 CS, and teams up with the front splitter and the rear diffuser to help minimise dynamic lift says BMW.

These components are made from the lightweight and extremely rigid high-tech material carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP), as are the bonnet and roof of the new BMW M3 CS.

http://www.wheels24.co.za/NewModels/limited-edition-bmw-m3-cs-confirmed-for-sa-20171109
 
all sold long long ago I'm sure.
I wonder if BMW had some kind of qualifying criteria for potential buyers....
 
justplain said:
all sold long long ago I'm sure.
I wonder if BMW had some kind of qualifying criteria for potential buyers....
Click to expand...

You get invited to buy one if you own regular m3/m4.

My friend was asking how can he get invited for m2 cs, they told him he first need to own the current m2 to get invited.
 
BMW to pull the plug on M3 … as early as May 2018?

A new report suggests the BMW M3 (including the CS variant pictured here) could go out of production earlier than expected.

A new report out of the United States claims that BMW will pull the plug on production of the current, F80-generation M3 as early as May 2018, despite the fact that the next-generation version of the high-performance sedan is expected to arrive only in 2020.

The reason? Well, according to BMWBlog, the new Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP) that comes into effect at the start of June has essentially convinced the Munich-based automaker to end M3 production earlier than planned.

This upcoming global standard for determining fuel consumption and emissions will apparently mean some petrol-powered vehicles must be fitted with new emissions control devices (particulate filters, from what we understand). The new report suggests that adding this device to the M3 would be “technically very complex” due to space limitations, and there have been murmurings that it would negatively impact performance, too.

Of course, back in August 2017, BMW announced that the carbon-fibre-reinforced-plastic driveshaft used on the M3, M4 coupé and M4 convertible would be replaced by a steel version to “create the necessary technical basis for meeting future statutory emissions requirements”. At the time, BMW said that “at a later point in time, a petrol particulate filter will be incorporated into the existing installation space in these models in major markets”.

But the German automaker has seemingly changed its mind on the M3. Interestingly, the BMWBlog report claims that production of the M4 coupé and convertible will continue past the end of May, although the reasoning for its apparent survival is not yet clear.

http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/bmw-to-pull-the-plug-on-m3-as-early-as-may-2018/
 
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