Rubbing salt within the wounds of Individuals who can’t purchase the M3 Touring, BMW is as soon as once more flaunting the G81. To make issues worse, it’s showcasing the even hotter Competitors Sport model. The primary CS-badged wagon from the M division has landed in Spain, completed in our favourite of the 4 obtainable colours: Laguna Seca Blue. Alternatively, the household hauler for dads in a rush will be painted in Sapphire Black, Frozen Strong White, or British Racing Inexperienced.
Parking considered one of BMW’s most versatile fashions in your storage doesn’t come low-cost in Spain. The luxurious model’s native arm is asking a hefty €196,150. And that’s earlier than choices. The placing Particular person paint provides €6,260 to the ultimate invoice, whereas the optionally available carbon-ceramic brakes tack on an eye-watering €12,648. These two extras push the M3 CS Touring deeper into €200,000 territory.
BMW hasn’t revealed what number of items are coming to Spain. Actually, it hasn’t disclosed any manufacturing numbers in any respect, merely stating that the M3 CS Touring is a “limited-run mannequin.” Deliveries started in March, and the automobile is predicted to be constructed for only one yr. Studies recommend international manufacturing is unlikely to exceed 2,000 items.
The UK division not too long ago spotlighted the high-performance G81 completed in arguably essentially the most becoming coloration: British Racing Inexperienced. Earlier this month, the CS confirmed up on the Goodwood Pageant of Pace in matte white. Just a few months again, we shot a Sapphire Black instance on the BMW M Expertise in Abu Dhabi. In every case, BMW fitted the matte Gold Bronze wheels, besides in Spain, the place BMW opted for the extra widespread matte black setup. A minimum of the M3 CS Touring gives a alternative. We will’t say the identical for the M2 CS, which comes completely with the flashier bronze end.
So, what’s subsequent for the CS lineup? An M5 CS Sedan and Touring combo looks like a protected guess, however not earlier than the G90/G99 faceliftanticipated in 2027.
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