Going against the pure rear-drive heritage of BMW, the new M3 CS will be exclusively all-wheel drive 

First, it was the BMW 3.0 CSL based on the current-generation BMW M4. Now, BMW has announced its new and more powerful version of the M3: the CS special edition.

Planned to be built in a limited run, the new BMW M3 CS will be coming to Australia during the second half of 2023 and will cost $249,900 before on-road costs.

BMW says the new CS is 20 kilograms lighter than an M3 Competition xDrive thanks to reinforced carbon fibre-reinforced plastic parts and a lightweight exhaust system.

BMW M3 CS 2023: $250k super sedan announced for Australia

The new BMW M3 CS will cost $250,000 before on-road costs

The new M3 CS will follow in the footsteps of several other BMW M product launches in Australia this year including the XM, M3 Touring and the second-generation M2.

What makes the CS different from a regular BMW M3?

In terms of performance, BMW has taken the BMW M3 CS to new heights, taking engine tech from the BMW M4 GT3 car such as a closed-deck crankcase and a forged lightweight crankshaft.

BMW M3 CS 2023: $250k super sedan announced for Australia

The M3 CS makes 405kW of power and 650Nm of torque

BMW also turned up the boost for the twin-turbochargers, raising peak pressure from 24psi to 30psi. Total power and torque outputs for the 3.0-litre straight-six engine now sit at 405kW/650Nm. Peak power is produced at 6250rpm, while peak torque hits from just 2750rpm.

To compare, the current M3 Competition is powered by a 375kW version of this same ‘S58’ engine.

BMW states that in Sport or Sport+ modes, the new M3 CS creates “unmissable racecar undertones” thanks to a new titanium rear muffler.

BMW M3 CS 2023: $250k super sedan announced for Australia

BMW’s curved displays are standard in the 2023 M3 CS

Purist M3 CS to go all-wheel drive

BMW has made a big change for the M3 CS and will only offer the variant with an all-wheel-drive system and a eight-speed torque converter automatic.

However, owners will be able to engage a rear-drive 2WD mode that can send drive solely to the rear wheels.

BMW M3 CS 2023: $250k super sedan announced for Australia

BMW says it has reduced weight by 20 kilograms

BMW claims that the M3 CS will be able to achieve the 0-100km/h sprint in 3.4 seconds and is electronically speed limited to 305km/h.

Other things you should know about the BMW M3 CS

The BMW M3 CS will be available with steel brakes as standard. However, owners will be able to option M carbon-ceramic items for $16,500.

BMW M3 CS 2023: $250k super sedan announced for Australia

We know one thing is certain: the M3 CS can drift!

Forged alloy wheels are also standard and are staggered in size: 19-inch at the front and 20-inch at the rear.

Inside, the M3 CS will have BMW’s curved display as standard that combines a 12.3-inch information display with a 14.9-inch instrument display.

Other standard features include:

  • Full leather Merino upholstery 
  • M carbon bucket seats
  • Alcantara steering wheel
  • Carbon exterior package 
  • Carbon bonnet and roof 
  • Titanium exhaust system
  • CS engine mounts
  • M front strut brace 
  • Driving and parking assistant
  • Adaptive M suspension
  • Tyre pressure monitoring 
  • Front seat heating 
  • Ambient lighting 
  • Head-up display 
  • Wireless smartphone charging 

BMW M3 CS 2023: $250k super sedan announced for Australia

The 405kW twin-turbocharged S58 straight six engine from the M3 CS

BMW M3 2023: prices in Australia

All prices listed are before on-road costs.

  • M3 sedan manual: $153,500
  • M3 Competition auto: $163,500
  • M3 Competition xDrive auto: $169,500
  • M3 CS: $249,900

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