A warmer BMW M3 CS Touring variant is within the works
Energy output within the M3 CS Touring wagon ought to enhance to 543 hp
Do not count on the M3 CS Touring wagon to cross the pond to America
Engineers from BMW M have been noticed testing prototypes for the primary M3 CS Touring, and given the dearth of camouflage the debut is probably going shut.
Spy pictures and new video from Automotive Spy Media present the M3 Touring wagon sporting the identical entrance lip spoiler because the M3 CS sedan that was provided within the U.S. completely for the 2024 mannequin yr. The prototypes are based mostly on the up to date 2025 M3, as indicated by the brand new internals for the headlights.
The M3 Touring made its debut final summer time in M3 Competitors guise, and BMW hasn’t indicated whether or not there will probably be any extra variants, although the spy pictures verify a CS model is coming.
The M3 CS is a limited-edition mannequin packing the identical 543-hp score because the hardcore M4 CSL coupe, generated by a tuned model of the twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-6 fitted to all M3 and M4 variants. The efficiency enhance over the M3 Competitors, which for 2025 is rated at 523 hp, is courtesy of additional enhance strain and tweaks to the digital management unit.
The M3 CS additionally options an 8-speed computerized transmission and a BMW M-specific all-wheel-drive system with a rear bias. It additionally advantages from improved physique rigidity through additional braces, extra highly effective brakes (carbon-ceramic rotors can be found), and numerous weight-saving measures. Count on comparable mods to be carried over to the M3 CS Touring.
Whereas the M3 CS sedan was provided within the U.S., do not depend on the M3 CS Touring making it to those shores. BMW has dominated out promoting the M3 Touring within the U.S. It is doable an M3 CS sedan based mostly on the up to date M3 will ultimately arrive, although BMW hasn’t made any bulletins on this regard.
Wagon followers within the U.S. with a thirst for efficiency can nonetheless go for the Audi RS 6 Avant, which for 2024 was given a efficiency enhance with an accessible improve bundle that lifts output by 30 hp to a brand new complete of 621 hp. Mercedes-Benz AMG’s E 63 S wagon is not accessible, however a brand new M5 Touring based mostly on the redesigned 2025 M5 is coming right here.