BMW M3 CS pricing revealed

The BMW M3 CS has been confirmed for Australia, with pricing set at $179,900 before on-road costs.

The announcement from BMW Australia means the CS will be the highest-spec M3 available in Australia upon its launch, priced at $33K more than the M3 Competition, and $50,000 more than the M3 Pure.

So what does the extra cash get you? A little more power and torque for a start.

It’s not a he jump,but the extra 7kW and 50Nm make for a strong twin-turbocharged straight six, putting out 338kW and 600Nm all up.

It’s a little heavier at 1585kg, up from 1520 in the Pure and Competition, but the bodywork (roof, bonnet, front splitter, rear diffuser and rear gurney flap) is full of carbon fibre and carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP).

Even the prop shaft is made from CFRP.

The standard tyres are Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2s, which are particularly steadfast in good conditions.

Top speed is limited to an increased 280km/h. Three tenths are shaved off the 0-100km/h time, bringing it down to 3.9s according to BMW.

BMW Australia CEO Marc Werner says the CS should prove a popular product given its ability and exclusivity.

“The combination of the M4 CS’s drivetrain into the M3’s pumped-up sedan body makes the M3 CS highly desirable,” says Werner.

“Even better, we’ve been able to follow up from the M4 CS’s strong price position.

“The 338kW M3 CS will be available from June.”

Keep an eye on MOTOR when it drops to find out if the BMW M3 CS is worth your extra hard-earned.