Hugely interested to see what they cook up here.
Seems a great opportunity to be a positive turning point for M in a few ways.
This one should opt out of horsepower/lap times as primary focus.
It will be stupid fast, but doubt the G8X platform will allow for it to compete on tenths with C8 Z06 and some others in that upcoming class.
Doesn’t need to. Could counter lap times with engagement factor, M driving dynamics. They just pulled it off with the M2 CS.
M seats and interiors are leaping forward, they should deliver the CSL equipped like the 620R, with a harness bar, uprated track seats, and harnesses (see them at U.S. dealers like below).
Equip with proper track tires (not grandma’s Cup 2), camber and height adjustability, buttons not dials for dampers (dials proven beyond U.S. customers), racing spec brakes, make it durable enough for true track use WITHOUT ANY modification. Let the real Motorsport department do the validation testing on more tracks than the Nordschleife.
If they can optimize for strong pace in both rwd and awd modes (where rwd isn’t just drift mode), with 10 stage traction in both settings, that would be incredible and a competitive advantage. Probably wishful thinking, but to be able to switch the settings according to track, mood, etc. would be like have a 2 in 1 track car.
These sorts of experiential things would create the 6-figure value imo. (Maybe they can also do a little something with the front end for aero purposes – sorry, had to.)
