BMW’s track-ready grocery-getter finally arrives. And it’s glorious.
BMW has finally done what enthusiasts have begged for: stuffed their most potent M3 CS powertrain into a wagon body. The result isn’t just fast—it’s revolutionary.
The Weapon We’ve Been Waiting For
The M3 CS Touring packs a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six pushing 550 hp and 650 Nm of torque—a meaningful bump over the standard M3 Competition Touring.
BMW’s engineers didn’t just add power. They cranked boost pressure to 2.1 bar and tuned the throttle response to deliver that characteristic CS aggression.
It launches from 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds (3.2 with rollout) and hits 200 km/h in 11.7 seconds. Top speed? A limited 300 km/h with the M Driver’s Package.
The 8-speed M Steptronic transmission handles shifting duties while the M xDrive system offers three distinct personalities:
- 4WD for maximum grip and daily driving
- 4WD Sport for aggressive corner exits
- 2WD for tire-shredding drift antics when the mood strikes
Carbon Fiber Everything
BMW’s obsession with weight reduction is evident throughout the CS Touring.
Carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic adorns the hood, front splitter, side mirrors, rear diffuser, and spoiler. Inside, it continues with trim pieces and those aggressive M Carbon bucket seats wrapped in Black/Red Merino leather.
The steering wheel gets the Alcantara treatment with a red center marker—because race car.
Practical Performance
Unlike most track weapons, this one hauls more than just ass. The tailgate opens to reveal 500 liters of cargo space, expandable to 1,510 liters with the rear seats folded.
The chassis receives bespoke tuning with specialized axle kinematics, dampers, auxiliary springs, and anti-roll bars. Camber settings are optimized for steering precision and cornering performance.
Massive forged alloy wheels (19-inch front, 20-inch rear) come standard, with optional carbon-ceramic brakes available for those who plan to punish this wagon on track days.
The M3 CS Touring debuts at the Bathurst 12 Hour Race and hits European, Australian, Japanese, and South Korean showrooms in March 2025.
Production numbers remain limited. Your grocery runs will never be the same.
