bmw gives the 2027 m3 cs the handschalter treatmentBMW has finally done the thing enthusiasts have been begging it to do for years-almost like BMW just remembered what made the M3 special in the first place.Meet the 2027 BMW M3 CS Handschalter, a limited-production farewell edition for the current G80-generation M3 that pairs the hardcore CS treatment with something the regular M3 CS never offered before: a proper six-speed manual transmission."Handschalter," unsurprisingly, is German for "hand shift," and it's the first time the company has applied the CS badge to a manual-transmission M3.bmw gives the 2027 m3 cs the handschalter treatmentUnfortunately, unlike the standard M3 CS, which uses the 543-horsepower version of BMW's twin-turbocharged S58 3.0-liter inline-six and all-wheel drive, the Handschalter sticks with the regular manual M3's lower-output engine tune. That means 473 horsepower sent exclusively to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox.AdvertisementAdvertisementEven without the missing horsepower, BMW says the lighter, rear-drive sedan still manages 0-60 mph in 4.1 seconds and tops out at 180 mph.BMW says the car sheds up to 75 pounds compared with a standard M3, though there's an asterisk attached to that claim because the full weight savings only happen if buyers spring for the optional carbon-ceramic brakes. Those brakes alone trim more than 30 pounds of unsprung mass.bmw gives the 2027 m3 cs the handschalter treatmentOther weight savings happen through a combination of forged wheels, a titanium exhaust muffler, and the standard carbon bucket seats.The chassis gets far more attention than just a weight reduction, too. BMW retuned the steering, suspension, and engine response specifically for the rear-drive setup. Revised camber settings, bespoke suspension geometry, and shocks borrowed from the M4 CSL all make their way into the package. There's even an optional set of track-focused tires available for buyers who plan to behave accordingly.bmw gives the 2027 m3 cs the handschalter treatmentVisually, the Handschalter follows the modern CS formula pretty closely. Yellow daytime running lights return, alongside exposed carbon fiber on the roof, hood accents, splitter, diffuser, and various interior trim pieces.AdvertisementAdvertisementColor choices remain fairly restrained by BMW standards. Isle of Man Green and Black Sapphire Metallic are included at no extra charge, while Imola Red and Techno Violet each add $4,500 to the stickerInside, it's familiar modern BMW territory. Standard equipment includes heated seats, leather upholstery, Harman Kardon audio, and dual-zone climate control. Features like the head-up display and power trunk require the optional Daily Driver package.bmw gives the 2027 m3 cs the handschalter treatmentProduction begins this July, though BMW says availability will be "very limited." The company hasn't disclosed exact numbers, which usually means dealers are already preparing emotionally devastating markup conversations as we speak.Pricing for the M3 CS Handschalter starts at $107,100 before destination. Add BMW's $1,350 handling fee, and the total lands just shy of $109,000. That places it neatly between the standard 473-horsepower M3 sedan and the outgoing 543-horsepower automatic M3 CS. The M3 Handschalter will only be sold in the United States and Canada.Become an AutoGuide insider. Get the latest from the automotive world first by subscribing to our newsletter here.