BMW working on M3 CSL with 470 hp
Click above for a high-res gallery of the 2008 BMW M3.
The rumormongers at AutoZeitung are reporting that BMW plans to unveil a stripped-out, track-ready M3 at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. The E90-based M3 CSL will use many of the same tricks BMW employed on the E46 model in an effort to shave the coupe's curb weight. Luxuries like air conditioning, stereo and navigation won't be included, while the hood, bumper, trunk and fenders will all be swapped out in favor of carbon fiber pieces.
In addition to keeping the pounds down, BMW will reportedly boost the output of the M3 CSL by an additional 50 horsepower, for a total of 470 bhp. That should allow the E90 CSL run to 60 in around four seconds, on its way to a top speed of around 185 mph.
Production of the 2010 BMW M3 CSL will be limited to 100 units and pricing is estimated at 90,000 euro, or just over $140k.
Gallery: 2008 BMW M3
[Source: AutoZeitung via EGMCarTech]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
TJ 12:45PM (7/16/2008)
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/07/02/bmw-calls-cafe-not-feasible/
"While automakers like Toyota, Ford, and GM are quietly going about the business of hitting those targets, BMW is speaking up and saying that the targets are unattainable. The German automaker has asked the Bush administration for an alternative plan that helps out the hardest hit automakers, and the new rules are a punch to the gut for the Bavarian Motor crew."
This should help. Dear BMW, please stop whining now.
on the other hand, GOD I LOVE THE CURRENT INSANITY OF HORSEPOWER AND PERFORMANCE WARS!!!
My god, we have $30-40k family sedans and SUV's outrunning Ferrari's from the '90s.
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Rob 12:52PM (7/16/2008)
Doesn't the 'plain' M3 hit 60 in the lower 4 seconds?
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2004m3driver 1:10PM (7/16/2008)
No. M3s are not that fast. It is around 4.7 but with the new V8 it hits 0-100 much faster than the E46.
On another note this intrigues me and has revived my interest in M3s. Too bad this has a high chance of not being for the states like the previous csl. What a pity.
Rob 1:18PM (7/16/2008)
All the rags I've read had it around 4.3-4.4 sec range. MT even ran the DCT to 60 in 4.1. I was kinda expecting the CSL to be sub-4. Although when it arrives it may be.
Sharone 1:05PM (7/16/2008)
WANT!!
The fact that they intend to remove AC and stereo will pretty much ensure that this car will be bought by the true hardcore enthusiasts, not all those who want the ultimate badge engineered model ;)
I am not sure about the resale values though, the interiors will smell pretty bad after the original owner has had a few exciting (read sweaty) drives.
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Sorin 1:10PM (7/16/2008)
One nice car, one nice price price. All these performances will have a price too. 90,000€. That’s a good price for all of this, don’t you think? ;)
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FSM 2:47PM (7/16/2008)
I'm sorry but I can't imagine why anyone would pay that much money for a stripped down slightly faster M3.
Sam 1:17PM (7/16/2008)
Awesome. What a great car this will be. I hope the States get a chance to buy them this time...
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nagmashot 1:43PM (7/16/2008)
there is no claim in the Autozeitung article that the M3 CSL will be limited to 100cars only.
Autozeitung does not open a rumormile they only report a officle BMW statment that the e92 M3 CSL recvied the green light for production. The time plan is officle debut at the IAA autoshow in Frankfurt in 2009 and customer delivery starts first in Germany in early 2010.
Autozeitung claim the price will stay BELOW 90,000Euro not that the price will be 90,000Euro.
The accerleration claim is
a) 0-100km/h(62mph) not 0-60mph
b) BMW always make conserative claims
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ROOLLY 1:44PM (7/16/2008)
The faster you go the harder it is to shave off time.
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3seriesisking 1:46PM (7/16/2008)
Holy Guacamole!!
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pmiddle5 2:13PM (7/16/2008)
I'd expect it to hit more so 195ish. The stock c6 can frickin nudge on 200. Is this just far to bricklike?
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almost Dr. G.. 7:58AM (7/17/2008)
just be happy it isnt electronically limited to 155. hahaha
Martman 3:05PM (7/16/2008)
This should be really good on gas!!!
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RLQ 6:06PM (7/16/2008)
Yeah because all M3 buyers care about is MPGs. Ugh.
Mike the Dog 5:34PM (7/16/2008)
Just curious, but isn't that a glass roof? That's gotta weigh more than a stereo...
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Mike the Dog 5:44PM (7/16/2008)
I see now that the roof is actually carbon fiber. My bad, but what's with the shark fin at the rear of it? that looks like a satellite radio antenna, no?
Mobius_1 11:13PM (7/16/2008)
I believe antenna too. since the pics are of the normal M3, it should be there with all the entertainment stuff (and satnav)
But this CSL, if ever produced, should be amazing
Michael Hall 9:43PM (7/16/2008)
$140,000 for a car that will be lucky to do 0-60 in the low 4-second range? Am I missing something? This makes absolutely no sense.
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almost Dr. G.. 7:59AM (7/17/2008)
not to bmw fanboys..