[ynguldyn]

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G80 M3 CS update from the Future BMW Models Information thread.

• M3 CS powertrain and features: 540hp, automatic, xDrive, standard bucket seats, standard new M specific headlights, also lots of carbon things as standard.
  
• G80 M3 CS appears to have been accelerated from July to March 2023. Production will span 03/23 - 02/24.
  
• The powertrain is confirmed to match M4 CSL. However, while M4 CSL is RWD, M3 CS will be xDrive AWD.

Admin edit: also see M3 CS spy pics.

[11LMBiSTT]

Thanks for the update... Can't wait! Although the M4 CSL is going to be mighty tempting as well. Sigh. Decisions, decisions...

[BGM-M3COMP]

Damn it. That means when my lease is over (fall of 2024), i can't get into one of the G80 CS's?? 540hp + x-drive sounds mint!

[lastsun61]

Does this mean LCI will come earlier? I thought m3 cs will have the new idrive8. Maybe I should reconsider getting the m3 xdrive this year...

[chicagofan00]

Very cool.

[OUGrad05]

Originally Posted by lastsun61

Does this mean LCI will come earlier? I thought m3 cs will have the new idrive8. Maybe I should reconsider getting the m3 xdrive this year...

One could only hope

[mistermarc]

Originally Posted by OUGrad05

One could only hope

So is there just going to be a M3 CS or will there be a M4 CS as well ?

[ynguldyn]

Originally Posted by lastsun61

Does this mean LCI will come earlier? I thought m3 cs will have the new idrive8. Maybe I should reconsider getting the m3 xdrive this year...

M cars don't have official LCIs. However they always get the upgrades given to their mainstream siblings, and since G20/G21 LCI will be in July, that's when G80 will also get the same hardware.

And just to clarify: M3 CS is a separate version, not a replacement for any existing M3s.

[11LMBiSTT]

Originally Posted by mistermarc

So is there just going to be a M3 CS or will there be a M4 CS as well ?

From what I've read and heard there will only be an M3 CS and M4 CSL.

[ynguldyn]

Originally Posted by mistermarc

So is there just going to be a M3 CS or will there be a M4 CS as well ?

M3 CS, M4 CSL, and the limited release non-US M4 GT/H will be your new choices.

[RSXDC5]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

M cars don't have official LCIs. However they always get the upgrades given to their mainstream siblings, and since G20/G21 LCI will be in July, that's when G80 will also get the same hardware.

And just to clarify: M3 CS is a separate version, not a replacement for any existing M3s.

But has BMW doubled down on their failed exterior design approach? Yes
Did they listen to any customers? No
Did they update any concept models in-pipeline to back off their stupid design language? Nope

Doubling down when you are doing the wrong thing is not smart, and it appears BMW has done that yet again.

I'm not sad, I'm disappointed.

[Purekoryo]

Wonder how they're going to shave off 200+ lbs with the AWD. Wish they would've kept it RWD with 305 Cup2's and 100+ lbs lighter and get it well into the 3600's.

[DC2RtoCT9Atof87]

This'll be the one I buy!

[mistermarc]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

M3 CS, M4 CSL, and the limited release non-US M4 GT/H will be your new choices.

Well shit I put myself on the list for a M4 CS , need to have my dealer switch it to a M3 CS lol

[The_Transporter]

So I just got an allocation from a dealer and am getting a production number tomorrow morning for a M3 comp xDrive. What is the timeline for these updates? Am I going to miss it by days/weeks? Not sure if I hold out till next month to get the next MY with these updates… thoughts?

Thanks

[ccrinoz]

Me to. I am on the list for a m4 cs but I am still hopeful there will be one.

Originally Posted by mistermarc

Well shit I put myself on the list for a M4 CS , need to have my dealer switch it to a M3 CS lol

[lastsun61]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

M cars don't have official LCIs. However they always get the upgrades given to their mainstream siblings, and since G20/G21 LCI will be in July, that's when G80 will also get the same hardware.

And just to clarify: M3 CS is a separate version, not a replacement for any existing M3s.

So if I am understanding correctly, you are saying the M3 LCI will be here July 2022 so the M3 CS will get the updated idrive 8? Also what price(msrp) does everyone think this will be selling at? If it is close to 120k that is basically M5 money so I am thinking 110k fully optioned? But 110k is too close to a fully optioned M3 xdrive so Idk. If it is below 110k that's a great deal (compared to the m3 comp xdrive) since all the m performance carbon options come with the car.

It would be interesting to see how many they are producing these too because if it's not super limited, I might cancel my M3 xdrive order and wait for the M3 CS.

[ScullyD]

Originally Posted by ccrinoz

Me to. I am on the list for a m4 cs but I am still hopeful there will be one.

The original rumors allowed me to put myself on only M4 CSL and M3 CS lists. I'll be getting both and there will be no M4 CS.

[yousefnjr]

Originally Posted by RSXDC5

But has BMW doubled down on their failed exterior design approach? Yes
Did they listen to any customers? No
Did they update any concept models in-pipeline to back off their stupid design language? Nope

Doubling down when you are doing the wrong thing is not smart, and it appears BMW has done that yet again.

I'm not sad, I'm disappointed.

I dunno man. This past August in Monterey BMW had the iX, M5 CS, and M4 GT3 cars on display near each other, among many others. You can probably guess which one had the most people around it. Fair enough if you don’t like them, but the new designs don’t appear to be the failure you think they are. Just took delivery of my G82 last night and I’m about ready to have sex with it. Carbon-backed, big nose sex. Just as the good lord intended.

[madpistol]

That's going to be one helluva car.

[bayarea328xit]

Originally Posted by AMHM

Any idea if these M3 CS will have Driver Assistance Pro (5AU) features? As a benchmark, the M5 CS does not.

Given that the M5 CS does not (as you note), I suspect that it is unlikely that the M3 CS would have that option.

It would be unfortunate if the option is not available on the M3 CS - that may push me to take it out of consideration.

[NightWriter]

Originally Posted by lastsun61

So if I am understanding correctly, you are saying the M3 LCI will be here July 2022 so the M3 CS will get the updated idrive 8?

Yes

Originally Posted by lastsun61

Also what price(msrp) does everyone think this will be selling at? If it is close to 120k that is basically M5 money so I am thinking 110k fully optioned? But 110k is too close to a fully optioned M3 xdrive so Idk. If it is below 110k that's a great deal (compared to the m3 comp xdrive) since all the m performance carbon options come with the car.

The M5 actually starts at $103k, so the existing M3 can already be optioned up into that range. And given that the M2 CS and M5 CS carry $25k and $40k premiums above the standard models, respectively, that suggests a base price in the $100k-110k range. (BMW knows that fans appreciate and will buy these limited-edition models, without worrying too much about cannibalizing sales from other models.)