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BMW M3 CS 2018 review
Should I buy one?
As you may have surmised, from a driver’s perspective the M3 CS is the most rewarding product M Division currently offers.
It is a deadly serious product, less affordable or playful or extroverted than an Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio or Mercedes-AMG C63 S but equally usable and, in its own way, absolutely as fulfilling. It would then proceed to run rings around those cars at a trackday.
In the cold light of day even such a phenomenal bandwidth is not enough to justify a circa-£30,000 premium over an M3 Competition Pack that’s already terrifically capable.
Then again, the contentment of owning ‘the one’ would linger long after the sting of that early expense had faded.
BMW M3 CS specification
Where Nürburgring, Germany Price £86,425; On sale now; Engine 6cyls in line, 2979cc, twin-turbocharged petrol; Power 454bhp @ 6250rpm; Torque 442lb ft @ 3000-7000rpm; Gearbox 7-spd twin-clutch automatic; Kerb weight 1585kg; Top speed 173mph (limited); 0-62mph 3.9sec; Fuel economy 26.6mpg; CO2 240g/km; Rivals Mercedes-AMG C63 S Saloon, Audi RS4 Avant, Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/bmw/m3/first-drives/bmw-m3-cs-2018-review
Should I buy one?
As you may have surmised, from a driver’s perspective the M3 CS is the most rewarding product M Division currently offers.
It is a deadly serious product, less affordable or playful or extroverted than an Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio or Mercedes-AMG C63 S but equally usable and, in its own way, absolutely as fulfilling. It would then proceed to run rings around those cars at a trackday.
In the cold light of day even such a phenomenal bandwidth is not enough to justify a circa-£30,000 premium over an M3 Competition Pack that’s already terrifically capable.
Then again, the contentment of owning ‘the one’ would linger long after the sting of that early expense had faded.
BMW M3 CS specification
Where Nürburgring, Germany Price £86,425; On sale now; Engine 6cyls in line, 2979cc, twin-turbocharged petrol; Power 454bhp @ 6250rpm; Torque 442lb ft @ 3000-7000rpm; Gearbox 7-spd twin-clutch automatic; Kerb weight 1585kg; Top speed 173mph (limited); 0-62mph 3.9sec; Fuel economy 26.6mpg; CO2 240g/km; Rivals Mercedes-AMG C63 S Saloon, Audi RS4 Avant, Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/bmw/m3/first-drives/bmw-m3-cs-2018-review
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Shmee has a first drive
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Here’s how much the new BMW M3 CS will cost in SA
Back in November 2017, BMW took the wraps off its new M3 CS. At the time, the Munich-based automaker released very few images of what could be considered the current-generation M3’s last hurrah (grab a copy of our June 2018 issue for some key insights into the next-generation M3). Now, however, the brand has dropped a bunch of fresh photographs.
The latest images show the M3 CS on track and on the road, and furthermore reveal a few more details in the new model’s cabin. Check out the gallery above…
We’ve also since learnt from BMW SA that the local launch of the M3 CS has been pushed back from the initially indicated May 2018 to September 2018. There’s good news, though: of the 1 200 units to be built globally, South Africa’s allocation has been increased from 15 to 20 units (although the local arm of the Munich-based automaker says they are “almost sold out”). The price? Some R1 773 500, which makes it R385 064 more than the M3 with Competition Package.
As a reminder, M3 CS sedan 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). Indeed, 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 (that’s one-tenth faster than the Competition Package). The top speed, meanwhile, is pegged at 280 km/h.
Drive is directed to the rear wheels via a seven-speed M DCT, while BMW says the sports exhaust system has been “specially tuned” for use in the M3 CS. The suspension set-up “largely mirrors” that of the M3 with Competition Package, with adaptive suspension fitted as standard.
The new M3 CS runs on special lightweight alloys, wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 rubber (265/35 R19 fore and 285/30 R20 after). If these semi-slick, road-legal cup tyres aren’t quite to your liking, 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 particular item 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 swathes of two-tone leather and Alcantara inside, along with a new red start/stop button. Interestingly, though, the M3 CS retains its interior door handles (and door panel trim) rather than adopting the lightweight pull hoops used by the M4 CS. A Harman Kardon surround sound system is also included.
http://www.carmag.co.za/news/last-hurrah-bmw-drops-fresh-images-m3-cs/
Back in November 2017, BMW took the wraps off its new M3 CS. At the time, the Munich-based automaker released very few images of what could be considered the current-generation M3’s last hurrah (grab a copy of our June 2018 issue for some key insights into the next-generation M3). Now, however, the brand has dropped a bunch of fresh photographs.
The latest images show the M3 CS on track and on the road, and furthermore reveal a few more details in the new model’s cabin. Check out the gallery above…
We’ve also since learnt from BMW SA that the local launch of the M3 CS has been pushed back from the initially indicated May 2018 to September 2018. There’s good news, though: of the 1 200 units to be built globally, South Africa’s allocation has been increased from 15 to 20 units (although the local arm of the Munich-based automaker says they are “almost sold out”). The price? Some R1 773 500, which makes it R385 064 more than the M3 with Competition Package.
As a reminder, M3 CS sedan 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). Indeed, 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 (that’s one-tenth faster than the Competition Package). The top speed, meanwhile, is pegged at 280 km/h.
Drive is directed to the rear wheels via a seven-speed M DCT, while BMW says the sports exhaust system has been “specially tuned” for use in the M3 CS. The suspension set-up “largely mirrors” that of the M3 with Competition Package, with adaptive suspension fitted as standard.
The new M3 CS runs on special lightweight alloys, wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 rubber (265/35 R19 fore and 285/30 R20 after). If these semi-slick, road-legal cup tyres aren’t quite to your liking, 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 particular item 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 swathes of two-tone leather and Alcantara inside, along with a new red start/stop button. Interestingly, though, the M3 CS retains its interior door handles (and door panel trim) rather than adopting the lightweight pull hoops used by the M4 CS. A Harman Kardon surround sound system is also included.
http://www.carmag.co.za/news/last-hurrah-bmw-drops-fresh-images-m3-cs/
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BMW M3 CS (2018) International Launch Review
Where does it sit in the rankings?
As you may have surmised, from a driver’s perspective, the M3 CS is the most rewarding product M division currently offers. It is a deadly serious product, less affordable or playful or extroverted than an Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio or Mercedes-AMG C63 S but equally usable and, in its own way, absolutely as fulfilling.
It would also run rings around those cars at a track day. In the cold light of day, even such a phenomenal bandwidth is not enough to justify a circa-R400 000 premium over an M3 Competition Pack that’s terrifically capable. Then again, the contentment of owning "the one" should linger long after the sting of that expense has faded.
https://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/bmw-m3-cs-2018-international-launch-review/45060/
Where does it sit in the rankings?
As you may have surmised, from a driver’s perspective, the M3 CS is the most rewarding product M division currently offers. It is a deadly serious product, less affordable or playful or extroverted than an Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio or Mercedes-AMG C63 S but equally usable and, in its own way, absolutely as fulfilling.
It would also run rings around those cars at a track day. In the cold light of day, even such a phenomenal bandwidth is not enough to justify a circa-R400 000 premium over an M3 Competition Pack that’s terrifically capable. Then again, the contentment of owning "the one" should linger long after the sting of that expense has faded.
https://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/bmw-m3-cs-2018-international-launch-review/45060/
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BMW M3 CS Gifted To Marc Marquez For Winning MotoGP Fastest Qualifier Again
Marc Marquez has claimed the title for the fastest MotoGP qualifier for the sixth consecutive year and that means he gets to drive home yet another shiny new BMW.
Yes that means this is his sixth BMW gift and it is a sexy M3 CS which will join the M6 Coupe in 2013, an M4 Coupe in 2014, an M6 Convertible in 2015, an M2 Coupe in 2016, an M4 CS in 2017. If he has kept them all, that makes for one seriously slick M lineup.
As a reminder, the CS ups the power ante to 453 horsepower (337 kilowatts) and 600 Nm of torque from its turbocharged inline-six 3.0-litre engine.
Speaking at the award ceremony held in Valencia, Spain, Marc Marquez said:
“I can hardly believe that I have won the BMW M Award for the sixth time running. One year ago, I announced here that my objective for 2018 was to claim this sixth victory – and I have actually managed it. That makes me very proud. Now I can hardly wait to get behind the wheel of this fantastic BMW M3 CS.”
https://www.zero2turbo.com/2018/11/...r-winning-motogp-fastest-qualifier-again.html
Marc Marquez has claimed the title for the fastest MotoGP qualifier for the sixth consecutive year and that means he gets to drive home yet another shiny new BMW.
Yes that means this is his sixth BMW gift and it is a sexy M3 CS which will join the M6 Coupe in 2013, an M4 Coupe in 2014, an M6 Convertible in 2015, an M2 Coupe in 2016, an M4 CS in 2017. If he has kept them all, that makes for one seriously slick M lineup.
As a reminder, the CS ups the power ante to 453 horsepower (337 kilowatts) and 600 Nm of torque from its turbocharged inline-six 3.0-litre engine.
Speaking at the award ceremony held in Valencia, Spain, Marc Marquez said:
“I can hardly believe that I have won the BMW M Award for the sixth time running. One year ago, I announced here that my objective for 2018 was to claim this sixth victory – and I have actually managed it. That makes me very proud. Now I can hardly wait to get behind the wheel of this fantastic BMW M3 CS.”
https://www.zero2turbo.com/2018/11/...r-winning-motogp-fastest-qualifier-again.html
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Someone Built A BMW M3 CS Touring
BMW has not ventured into the wagon or estate market with the F80 BMW M3 which has resulted in at least one enthusiast taking matters into their own hands.
www.zero2turbo.com
BMW has not ventured into the wagon or estate market with the F80 BMW M3 which has resulted in at least one enthusiast taking matters into their own hands.
Someone Built A BMW M3 CS Touring
Take one totalled M3 CS, spend many hours and a lot of money on it and you have the first and only BMW M3 CS Touring in the world.
www.zero2turbo.com