BMW M3 CS Touring Unleashed: The 550hp Ultimate Performance Estate

BMW M3 CS Touring Unleashed: The 550hp Ultimate Performance Estate

By Michael Anderson

January 30, 2025 at 01:51 AM

BMW's latest M3 CS Touring combines remarkable performance with practical estate car versatility. The high-performance wagon features a tuned 3.0-litre straight-six engine producing 550hp and 650Nm of torque, enabling a 0-62mph time of 3.5 seconds and a 186mph top speed.

Performance enhancements include:

  • Increased turbocharger pressure for better response
  • Titanium exhaust system with quad black tailpipes
  • Eight-speed automatic transmission
  • Rear-biased four-wheel drive system

BMW M3 CS Touring in blue

BMW M3 CS Touring in blue

The chassis receives significant upgrades:

  • New damper tuning
  • Enhanced steering and brakes
  • 19/20-inch wheels with track-ready tires
  • Optional carbon-ceramic brakes
  • Front strut braces for increased rigidity

BMW M3 CS on mountain road

BMW M3 CS on mountain road

Extensive use of carbon fiber components reduces weight by 15kg, including:

  • Hood
  • Front splitter
  • Air intakes
  • Mirror caps
  • Rear diffuser

BMW M3 CS driving on track

BMW M3 CS driving on track

The interior features:

  • Carbon fiber bucket seats
  • CFRP trim pieces
  • CS badging
  • Modern infotainment system
  • 500-litre boot capacity

BMW M3 CS Touring drifts sideways

BMW M3 CS Touring drifts sideways

BMW M3 CS moving on road

BMW M3 CS moving on road

BMW M3 CS Touring in blue

BMW M3 CS Touring in blue

BMW M3 CS cockpit view

BMW M3 CS cockpit view

BMW M3 CS driving on road

BMW M3 CS driving on road

The M3 CS Touring will be available in limited numbers starting March 2025, with prices beginning at £120,600. This positions it as a driver-focused alternative to larger performance estates like the Audi RS6 Avant and BMW M5 Touring.

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