The BMW M division celebrated its fiftieth anniversary final 12 months by launching a variety of new fashions, one among which was a hardcore M4 CSL.

There was no comparable hardcore model of the M3, which most likely left followers of the extra sensible M thoroughbred slightly bitter. It seems they solely wanted to be affected person, as BMW M on Tuesday revealed a brand new M3 CS for the 2024 mannequin 12 months.

The CS vehicles fill the hole between the Competitors grade and hardcore CSL. They up efficiency through the standard technique of extra energy and fewer weight, and that is true for the most recent M3 CS. The automobile is confirmed with the identical 543-hp score because the M4 CSL, generated by BMW M’s acquainted twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline-6. The efficiency enhance over the 503 hp of the M3 Competitors is courtesy of additional enhance stress and tweaks to the ECU.

The engine will get mated to an 8-speed computerized transmission and an all-wheel-drive system, and at full efficiency ought to ship a 0-60 mph time of three.2 seconds and high velocity of 188 mph. The all-wheel-drive system, a singular setup of BMW M, makes use of a multi-plate clutch to switch torque between the axles. The system incorporates a rear bias, and a 4WD Sport mode can additional intensify this bias. Ought to the motive force desire a traditional rear-wheel-drive really feel, there’s additionally the choice to have all the drive torque despatched to the rear wheels solely.

Further chassis mods embody aluminum strut braces to spice up rigidity, uprated brakes (carbon-ceramic rotors can be found), and distinctive tuning of the steadiness management, wheel camber, dampers, and anti-roll bars all aimed toward enhancing observe efficiency. The wheels will be ordered in a gold colour or matte black, and measure 19 inches up entrance and 20 inches on the rear. The wheels include efficiency tires as customary however consumers can match track-ready Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires as a no-cost choice. In every case, the tires measure 275/35 up entrance and 285/30 on the rear.

For weight discount, BMW M engineers used light-weight carbon-fiber-reinforced-plastic for the hood, roof, entrance splitter, entrance intakes, facet mirror caps, and rear spoiler. Carbon elements are additionally used all through the cabin, together with for the usual bucket seats that additionally function Merino leather-based trim. A titanium muffler rounds out the checklist of weight-saving mods that every one up add to round 75 kilos. The said curb weight remains to be some 3,915 kilos, although.

Additionally inside is the brand new sprint launched throughout the 3-Sequence vary for 2023. It eliminates the normal instrument cluster cowl, leaving a 12.3-inch floating display for the instrument cluster that’s conjoined with a second 14.9-inch floating display for the infotainment hub. Each screens function M-specific shows within the M3 CS.

Additionally fitted as customary is M Drive Skilled, a package deal that features each the M Drift Analyzer and M Laptimer for recording drives for later analysis. M Drive Skilled additionally contains M Traction Management, which lets the motive force modify the traction management between 10 settings, and the M Mode drive mode selector, which has Highway, Sport, and Observe choices.

The 2024 M3 CS is confirmed to be a restricted version—BMW M hasn’t mentioned how restricted, although—and is ready to reach later this 12 months with a beginning value of $119,695, together with a $995 vacation spot cost.

HIGH-RES GALLERY: 2024 BMW M4 CS

This text was initially revealed by Motor Authority, an editorial companion of ClassicCars.com.