[MadBimmeRad]

Originally Posted by M6-Coupe

In US yes but in UK is £128k equal to $160k

In Australia it's AUD$304k equivalent to USD$260k

[barryc365]

Originally Posted by Hit_Apex

Black on a car with extensive bare carbon seems silly. Can't believe they're aren't more paint options.

Originally Posted by AndroidRobot

So 2 colors? Why make an exciting car so boring.

Edit: I know there are 3 options but still kinda disappointing.

The e46 CSL was only in two colors also

The colors as well as the unique body details become part of the car, in that it makes them identifiable from a distance.

I think if you had 10 different colors it dilutes the visual Impact a bit

[Mako]

Originally Posted by F80MGod

This is going into GT3 and almost 570S territory…why????

Because only 1,000 are made, have to justify development with high cost. And they are probably sold out already.

[EXE46]

Originally Posted by SYT_Shadow

Huh? In which universe is this?

Over here on planet Earth, this is a very lightly optioned 992 GTS at most. More like a 992 S with normal options.
Have you built a GT3? Try it sometime. A friend is getting a GT4 RS, 180k and it still doesn't have half the options. Plus market adjustment of course.



Some people need to share what they're on


Regarding paint choices, this has long been a staple of CSL/GTS cars. Has someone missed the last 20 years? They only come in a few colors and that's it.
Forum whiner: "we want the good old days"
BMW launches CSL in 3 colors, one more than the E46 CSL
Forum whiner: "wahhh but they're not in the right colors!"

I roll my eyes at all the redundant diatribe. How much did they expect it to list at considering the G82C price point. Still cheaper than that special Alfa which couldn't even out-lap the G80C. Yet all the folks who aren't even the target market are behaving as though they were ready to buy one but now they suddenly can't justify the cost.

If you have GT3 money, go buy one, there's no need to whine about the CSL. GT3 rules supreme of course but these folks are merely annoying tire-kickers.

[mockngbrd]

Would have been nice to have unpainted/exposed carbon for the bonnet and boot. Would look great with black.

[Drift Master]

Limited run = mark ups=Sold out already

Target consumer people that have a bunch of cars, houses, boats, yachts, private plans. There are way more than 1000 of those and They want to add another cool car to the collection to show it off to their friends.

No way this car is a better car than M4x drive. Throw in same cup 2 R tires, and some suspension mods and stage one tune/DP/intake for 10 K upgrades and it will embarrass the hell out of the CSL On the track. The grip advantage of X drive with the power to go with it will be way more than 40 Hp gain and the weight reduction.

[Dr.Deep]

Originally Posted by SYT_Shadow

Huh? In which universe is this?

Over here on planet Earth, this is a very lightly optioned 992 GTS at most. More like a 992 S with normal options.
Have you built a GT3? Try it sometime. A friend is getting a GT4 RS, 180k and it still doesn't have half the options. Plus market adjustment of course.

It really depends on where you are…here in Switzerland the base price of new 911 GT3 is 222k$…same as the M4 CSL base price…

Of course you can then spec the GT3 to 250k$ or more with some nice options, but compared to a M4C base price, the M4 CSL this is still 100k more base

[playswcars]

In Switzerland it's 215k.

That equals to 220k USD.

I could buy a G81 Touring as a daily and a Porsche Boxster GTS 4.0 for the weekends for that kind of money.

Pure marketing exercise, the CSL.

[amgthis]

Good news, you can remove all the CSL specific stripes

[Drift Master]

Originally Posted by amgthis

Good news, you can remove all the CSL specific stripes

You can remove the strips on a unicorn, great news 99.99% will never see one in the wild let alone get a chance to speck one

[HolyChitMeng]

Anyone know if we can change the specs?
My dealer is telling me the allocation isn't editable

[Game]

Originally Posted by HolyChitMeng

Anyone know if we can change the specs?
My dealer is telling me the allocation isn't editable

It is modifiable. Not many options though.

Choice of color, carbon bucket seats and "CSL Graphic Deletion".

[Hit_Apex]

Originally Posted by solstice

I think black looks awesome on the CSL. The red framing provides more than enough contrast against the exposed CF on the hood. You're driving better be up to par if you plan to show up on the track in this beast dressed in black

Looking closer at the black pics, I agree. Breaking: dealer just received BMWNA memo regarding CSL order protocol which references Frozen Brooklyn Grey. It also requires individual paint orders be in system by 5/31. Graphics delete is an option.

[Quadruple VANOS]

Originally Posted by HolyChitMeng

Anyone know if we can change the specs?
My dealer is telling me the allocation isn't editable

That's the dealer's policy. The dealer likely will build a loaded-out version and sell it to whomever buys it first. Take it or leave it.

[Draper]

Originally Posted by F80MGod

This is going into GT3 and almost 570S territory…why????

Lol. A GT3 will be $100k+ more than this, but ok.

[SexyRoger]

Originally Posted by Draper

Lol. A GT3 will be $100k+ more than this, but ok.

Yes so not really a fair comparison here a GT3 is a sub 7 car.

GTS on the other hand will be in the same price range and does a 7:24-7:17 with less HP and on Pirelli P zero (which are not great track tires).

If you want it to be faster, CUP2 R tires and some tweaks on alignment, if you must Coil over or just techart springs will bump it to 7:07-7:10.

I know it is BMW forum but we cannot mention the GTS.

[SexyRoger]

Probably repost but very nice drive, much nicer than the F82 GTS.

[SexyRoger]

Probably repost but very nice drive, much nicer than the F82 GTS.

[RPM33]

Originally Posted by amgthis

Good news, you can remove all the CSL specific stripes

Removing the CSL stripes makes it look like just a normal M4. With the disappointing 0-60 times, the M4 CSL just feels like a disappointment.

[ScullyD]

Originally Posted by RPM33

Removing the CSL stripes makes it look like just a normal M4. With the disappointing 0-60 times, the M4 CSL just feels like a disappointment.

BP is great, constant arguments about how cars are too heavy but not fast enough 0-60. BMW, if you are listening, we need a car with the following:

- 0-60 in 2.8 sec or less (faster than M5 CS). Would be best if it can be as fast as a model s plaid.
- Normally aspirated, needs to rev to at least 8k rpm but ideally peak torque comes in instantly.
- AWD
- As light as the e46 M3 CSL (~2800 lbs)
- Needs to have brand new manual and DCT transmissions.
- Cost needs to be only $10k more than the standard car.

[prei1978]

My dealer offered me the one allocation they got at $50K over MSRP. I said no, but I'm sure they will have it sold pretty quick if not already.

[jpdchicago]

Originally Posted by prei1978

My dealer offered me the one allocation they got at $50K over MSRP. I said no, but I'm sure they will have it sold pretty quick if not already.

Getting allocation at MSRP. More than MSRP means you do not have a very good relationship with your dealer. Change dealership.
A number of people on this forum are getting MSRP.