Latest glimpse of extreme M car spotted in new vid that celebrates 50 years of BMW's performance division
BMW M has given us our first undisguised glimpse of the incoming BMW M4 CSL in a chest thumping video created to help mark the performance division’s 50th.
In the video, that also features some of BMW M’s past masters, including the M1 Procar and original CSL racer, a yellow M4 CSL cruises by at around the 38-second mark.
The appearance of the rear three-quarter reveals the hardcore take on the BMW M4 coupe will revive not only the ‘CSL’ name last used on the 2004 E46 M3 CSL but also come equipped with an updated version of its ducktail boot lid.
Nothing else in the promotional vid is revealed but last year the M4 CSL was spotted at home on track at the Germany’s Nurburgring.
Even in heavy camouflage, the thorough overhaul of the standard M4’s aero was evident, with the CSL (that might also go under the ‘CS’ name) getting a large front splitter, big rear diffuser and the ducktail boot lid.
It was also clear that the G82 series M4 CSL will also come with a wider track, suggesting significant suspension changes under the skin.
Less easy to make out are the weight savings measures the CSL will employ to shave the kilos off the standard M4 Competition’s portly 1725kg kerbweight.
Boosting performance further, it’s expected the S58 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged inline six-cylinder will come with a mild power boost over the M4 Comp’s 375kW and 650Nm of torque.
The jury’s out on whether the most extreme M4 yet will keep the M4 Competition’s eight-speed torque-converter automatic, but the towering development costs involved with reconfiguring it with a quicker dual-clutch transmission means it will probably make do with the eight-speeder.
A manual six-speed may also be offered but it’s almost certain the CSL will be rear-wheel drive only.
The star appearance of the M4 CSL in the latest BMW M vid suggests its unveiling is imminent, expect it to surface in the coming months.
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