View Photos of the 2025 BMW M3 CS Touring
The BMW M3 CS Touring is the German automaker's latest high-powered sports car for the family, packing the same upgrades found on the 2024 M3 CS sedan but with an even more practical longroof body style.
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Under the hood lives a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six, which now produces 543 horsepower.
That's an extra 20 ponies over the M3 Competition, largely the result of a higher boost pressure for the turbochargers.
Torque output remains unchanged compared to the Competition at a healthy 479 pound-feet.
Along with extra power, the CS's other distinguishing feature is the extensive use of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP), which can be found on the hardcore bucket seats.
Carbon trim is littered throughout the rest of the cabin too, which is also decorated with red accents.
CFRP is also found across the exterior, including the grille, front splitter, rear diffuser, and hood, the latter of which shows off the weave with two exposed stripes.
The M3 CS Touring comes exclusively with an eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive.
BMW claims the M3 CS Touring will blast from zero to 62 mph in just 3.5 seconds and on to a top speed of 186 mph.
Unfortunately, the M3 CS Touring will only be offered in Europe, Australia, Japan, and South Korea, and will remain forbidden fruit for American enthusiasts.
Keep scrolling to see more photos of the BMW M3 CS Touring.
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