BMW M4 CSL

Mighty M4

UNDERPINNED BY A TIME-HONOURED CONCEPT THAT HARNASSES CUTTINGEDGE DEVELOPMENT EXPERTISE AND TECHNOLOGY, THE NEW (SA-BOUND) M4 CSL DELIVERS ENTHRALLING RESULTS.

FACING THE COMPETITION

M4 COMPETITION vs

M4 CSL

375 kW 650 Nm 3.9 seconds 290 km/h

Power 405 kW Torque 650 Nm 0-100 km/h 3.7 seconds Top speed 307 km/h

Boasting next-level power, an intelligent lightweight design, and model-specifi c chassis upgrades, the box-fresh M4 CSL is equipped with the same high-revving inline-six found in its GT3 racecar counterpart. The 3.0-litre turbocharged petrol unit directs power and torque to the rear axle via the Bavarian fi rm’s eightspeed Steptronic transmission.

BMW says the CSL-badged model’s chassis has been tailored to suit the powertrain’s performance. The front strut braces have been developed from scratch. The limited-edition coupé is also equipped with M’s adaptive suspension set-up and carbon-ceramic brakes, housed in light-alloy wheels.

Signifying its special-edition status, the CSL features several distinct exterior elements. The headlamps illuminate yellow, while the rear lamps feature world-fi rst tech for a series-production car. The glass housings of the taillamps feature intricate light threads woven into them using laser technology. According to BMW, the exclusive Frozen Brooklyn Grey paintwork, exposed carbon-fi bre fi nishes and red accents create a visually expressive appearance of sporting purity.

For the M4 CSL, BMW has ditched the rear pews to save weight. The two-seater’s interior features M Carbon bucket seats and an M Alcantara steering wheel. There’s a fi re extinguisher and a duo of racing helmets, too.