This special edition M4 CS is meant to sit in between the M4 Competition and the 1,000-unit M4 CSL special edition. Its three-litre TwinPower Turbo engine forms the basis for the engine in the 2022 DTM touring car championship-winning BMW M4 GT3.

Increasing boost pressure of the two single-scroll turbos to 2.1-bar sees the M4 CS put down 550hp at 6,250rpm and 650Nm of torque from 2,750-5,950rpm, and it’s no surprise that the wick has been turned up here over the M4 Competition.

Power is channelled to all four wheels via BMW’s rear-biased M xDrive all-wheel drive system, coupled to an eight-speed automatic transmission. The result is 0-100km/h in just 3.4 seconds, 0-200km/h in 11.1 seconds and an eye-watering top speed of 302km/h.

M4 CS means serious business, folks.

The chassis has also been tuned precisely to match the performance characteristics of the engine.

Electronically-controlled M suspension adaptive dampers and M Servotronic steering with variable ratio are bespoke to the M4 CS, while axle kinematics and bespoke wheel camber settings, auxiliary springs and anti-roll bars serve to further sharpen handling.

The settings for the DSC system and M Dynamic Mode have also been purposefully geared to the specific demands of dynamic circuit driving. M Dynamic Mode gives drivers extra leeway to explore the car’s dynamic limits by pushing back the intervention points of the DSC system.

M Compound brakes with callipers painted in a choice of Red or Black are standard-fit. The callipers for the optional M Carbon ceramic brakes can be specified in a Red or matt Gold painted finish.

The M4 CS also comes as standard with forged M light-alloy rims in an exclusive V-spoke design, available in either in matt Gold Bronze or matt Black.

Featuring 19-inch rims wearing 275/35 ZR19 donuts and 20-inch items adorned with 285/30 ZR20 rubber in the front and rear respectively, they come standard with BMW star-mark Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 track-biased tyres. Street-based UHP tyres can also be opted for instead.

The use of components made from carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) features throughout the M4 CS, which saves around 20kg over the M4 Competition.

The carbon fibre roof, with its low weight, brings the car’s centre of gravity closer to the road and therefore enhances agility and cornering dynamics.

The bonnet, front splitter, front air intakes, exterior mirror caps, rear diffuser and Gurney-style rear spoiler are also made from carbon fibre.

The exhaust system also contributes to weight savings, with a titanium rear silencer dropping more than four kilograms.

Even the interior features this strong fibre material made from the sixth element of the periodic table.

M Carbon bucket seats, upholstered in an exclusive black/red Merino leather colour scheme, come as standard. Carbon fibre features in the structural elements of the seat cushion and backrest as well as cut-outs in the side bolsters and below the head restraints.

The standard M Alcantara steering wheel in three-spoke design with a flat-bottomed rim offers a more sporty yet comfortable feel, while more carbon features on the various trims. BMW Operating System 8.5 or iDrive 8.5 is standard fit.

Back again on the outside, two new BMW Individual special paints, Riviera Blue and Frozen Isle of Man Green Metallic (pictured) are available for the M4 CS, as are M Brooklyn Grey metallic and Sapphire Black metallic.

A weight-saving, frameless BMW kidney grille with a stripped-back feel suggests its racing potency, while headlights with light icons that illuminate yellow instead of white are an obvious nod toward successful GT racing cars.

The rear lights feature Laserlight technology and intricate fibre optic bundles inside the light clusters, which results in a 3D effect first seen in the 1,000-unit special edition M4 CSL.

Tempted yet?

Photo Credits: BMW

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You’d better hurry if you want to catch this beast in the flesh metal and carbon fibre because public viewing of the BMW 3.0 CSL is for a limited time.

Only 50 consecutively numbered units of the BMW 3.0 CSL were produced worldwide, meaning this is a rare collector’s car. Each car takes up to 10 days to assemble, and all 50 units have already been produced, meaning none are available for sale in Singapore or the region since it is meant solely for Europe.

“We are honoured to be one of the 50 owners worldwide to showcase such an exclusive and highly coveted car right here in Singapore. This icon embodies the pinnacle of BMW’s engineering prowess and design aesthetics.”

Nestled comfortably in our BMW Eurokars Experience Centre, we aim to provide a luxurious, unique and immersive experience for our customers,” said Jason Lim, Managing Director of BMW Eurokars Auto.

The BMW 3.0 CSL pays homage to the European Touring Car Championship race car, affectionately called ‘Batmobile’ from the 1970s.

Another BMW to wear the Coupe Sport Leichtbau or CSL moniker is the E46 M3 CSL of 2004, an example of which can also be viewed at BMW Eurokars Experience Centre.

Only 1,400 units were produced worldwide, and this special M3 put down 344hp and dispatched the century sprint in just 5.1 seconds.

In order to wear the CSL name tag, a BMW coupe needs to be shaved down in weight. This comes courtesy of lighter carbon fibre panels, lightweight bucket seats and reduced soundproofing material.

This is the same formula that’s been applied to the present-day BMW 3.0 CSL.

The exterior design notably pays homage to the aforementioned ‘Batmobile’ with its distinctive kidney grille, flat-contoured headlights and aerodynamic elements.

Muscular wheel arches house exclusive 20-inch and 21-inch forged light-alloy wheels, featuring a retro-themed gold-coloured finish and centre-lock hubs.

Underhood sits the most powerful straight six-cylinder engine ever used in a road-legal BMW M vehicle.

Putting down 560hp and 550Nm of torque, this powerplant possesses the same technological roots as the power unit of the current Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters or DTM winning race car.

Top speed is claimed to be over 300km/h.

As expected of a hardcore lightweight performance coupe, the 3.0 CSL features a six-speed manual transmission, and power is sent exclusively to the rear wheels. Throttle-steer anyone?

The 3.0 CSL’s suspension technology includes a double-joint spring strut front axle, a five-link rear axle, and an Adaptive M suspension with electronically controlled shock absorbers.

M carbon ceramic brake system is standard-fit and offers outstanding ability to shed speed, optimised fade-resistance and thermal stability. The M Traction Control function allows drivers to customise wheel slip limitations, enhancing the puristic performance on the racetrack.

Corner-exit drifts anyone?

To keep with the Leichtbau adage, carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) is extensively used. The exterior features carbon components, including the roof, bonnet, and rear spoiler. This lightness theme carries over to the titanium rear silencer to further shed 4.3kg of weight.

See the livery on the bodywork? No stickers here folks; everything is painted.

Both the base colour and the M stripes are hand-applied in an extremely time-consuming process. A total of 22 individual parts are painted in a process specially designed for the BMW 3.0 CSL.

Particular attention is paid to a highly precise arrangement of the areas of the body surfaces and livery stripes finished in visible carbon. For this purpose, these areas must be exposed during the painting process.

In order to do so precisely, the painters use masking using laser projection as well as customised contour films. The whole masking and painting process takes up to six days to complete.

The interior of the 3.0 CSL is decked out with M Carbon full bucket seats, black Alcantara surfaces, and carbon fibre trim. Each vehicle is individually numbered to emphasise its exclusivity.

While all units of the 3.0 CSL are sold out, one can still partake in the experience via a simulator. The BMW Racing Simulator at the BMW Eurokars Experience Centre is meticulously designed to mirror every detail and capture the essence of the BMW CSL down to the minute features.

From 22 February 2024 to 18 March 2024, participants can immerse themselves in the Beat-The-Clock Racing Challenge and showcase their driving prowess by recording their fastest times on the BMW racing simulator.

Once you’ve set your lap time, take a snapshot and share it on Instagram by following and tagging @bmweurokarsautosg.

Winners will be announced every week during the competition period on Wednesday, based on the fastest recorded times, with the opportunity to win an exclusive 1:18 scale BMW 3.0 CSL Miniature.

Photo Credits: Sean Loo (@auto.driven) & BMW

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