In celebration of their 50th Anniversary, BMW M Performance has launched a rather special-edition car that highlights their success in high-performance models in the premium midsize segment. "The new BMW M4 CSL blends old-school racing passion with innovative technology to create an inimitable performance experience." The first generation M4 Coupe missed out on this iconic badge but had other "hardcore" derivatives such as the M4 Competition, M4 CS and M4 GTS but when it comes to the CSL badge, you know this car is developed with the purist in mind. CSL stands for "Competition, Sport, Lightweight" and that is exactly what this car encapsulates just like the CSL's of before. With this in mind, BMW have an intelligent lightweight design that restricts this special edition cars DIN Kerb weight to just 1,625kg's, with a standout power-to-weight ratio of 2.95kg's per hp. This provides the ideal platform for dynamically sublime driving experience according to BMW.
Powering this beast is a 3.0-litre, six-cylinder in-line engine with a power boost thanks to the two mono-scroll turbochargers that tweaks the engine management to produce 405kW and 650Nm of torque! The drive torque produced by the engine is relayed to the rear wheels of the new BMW M4 CSL via an eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic. Model-specific mountings for the engine and transmission ensure the engines power is translated into dynamic performance in exceptionally rapid and direct fashion. The firmer connection of the engine and transmission to the car's structure is clearly perceptible, especially under hard driving.
Technology highlights include the BMW laserlights headlamps which are in yellow, bringing another head-turning accent to the front end, other than the massive grilles. It gives the car more of a GT racer look to it, especially with all that added carbon and lowered stance. The LED rear lights of the new BMW CSL are equipped as standard with technology making its debut in a series-produced car. Their glass covers have intricate light threads woven into them which are illuminated using laser technology, bringing a vibrant structure to the surface of the lights. This creates a highly distinctive light signature that is recognizable from a long distance during the hours of darkness. Launch colour for the M4 CSL is in an exclusive Frozen Brooklyn Grey metallic, this exterior shade teams up with exposed carbon-fibre surfaces and red accents to create a visually expressive appearance of sporting purity.
As mentioned, this is a limited production car with only 1000 examples being produces worldwide, only 15 of these will be coming to South Africa, with quite a hefty price tag and certain requirements I'm sure. So if you're wanting to add this model to your collection, best get your cheque book out because they will be gone before you know it.
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