BMW M recently detected a file M4 CSL and the M3 touring, while capturing XM’s upcoming flagship performance SUV, but the fiftieth anniversary celebrations are far from over. next Latest rumorsBMW has officially confirmed that a new special M model is coming later this year.
As I mentioned BMW BlogThe news came during the public appearance of M3 touring At the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Timo Resch, Vice President of Marketing at BMW M confirmed that they are working on “another special M car that will be revealed later this year”.
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The high-ranking official did not reveal more details about the mysterious model, but the report strongly suggests that it will be the rumored BMW 3.0 CSL. The spiritual successor to the E9 CSL “Batmobile” from the 1970s will be based on the M4 CSL but feature a completely redesigned chassis, likely to borrow styling cues from the cool 2015 BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage Concept.
Unlike the M4 CSL all-wheel drive available exclusively with an automatic gearbox, the latest information claims the 3.0 CSL will come with a manual transmission, sending power to the rear axle. Furthermore, the 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged six-cylinder engine can be tuned to produce around 600 hp (447 kW / 608 hp), along with less weight and a more aggressive suspension setup.
The production of the BMW 3.0 CSL will be limited to 50 units. Each model was thought to cost around 600,000 euros ($632,343), but new information suggests an additional price tag of 750,000 euros ($790,496). At the moment it is not clear when we will see the new “Batmobile” but judging from BMW M strategy.Advertising campaign should be taken for granted.
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