The highly-anticipated BMW M4 CSL has arrived to celebrate 50 years of M and BMW says the model “blends old-school racing passion with innovative technology to create an inimitable performance experience.”

BMW’s M performance division celebrates its 50th anniversary this year and what a better way to kick off the celebrations than with a new, scintillating special-edition M4 CSL!

The M4 CSL will retain exclusivity with a limited production of just 1 000 units with only 15 units destined to reach South Africa, priced atR3 570 038. The model will be produced as of July 2022 at BMW Group Plant Dingolfing.

BMW M4 CSL is Powerful,Light and Fast!

The expressive face of the new BMW M4 CSL. Do you like the detailing?

This hardcore M4 CSL shares its genes with the BMW M4 GT3 and is powered by a high-revving, twin-turbocharged in-line 6-cylinder 3.0-litre engine that produces 405 kW (30 kW more than the M4 Competition) at a heady 6 250 rpm with 650 Nm of torque unleashed between 2 750 and 5 950 rpm. Power is channelled to the rear wheels via an 8-speed M Steptronic automatic transmission and BMW claims a zero to 100 kph sprint time of 3.7 seconds and just 10.7 seconds to reach 200 kph. Adaptive M suspension with electronically controlled dampers are standard as is the M Traction Control which allows the driver to decide where to set the traction limit with 1-5 allowing for controlled drifting and 6-10 accounting for surface conditions and tyre temperatures to maximise traction and directional stability.

The BMW M4 CSL has proven its performance at the famous Nurburgring or “Green Hell” where it posted the fastest lap times ever for a series-production BMW with a time of 7:20.207.

The M4 CSL’s staggering performance is, in part, made possible due to its low weight and it boasts a kerb weight of 1 625 kg with a power-to-weight ratio of 4.01 kg/kW. The M4 CSL has shed up to 100kg in weight and sits some 8mm lower than the M4 Competition Coupe.

The interior is performance-focused but still offers the necessary technology to make the M4 CSL useable on the road.

A number of weight saving strategies were employed to keep weight down in an effort to maximise performance. Some of these include the fitment of M Carbon bucket seats which shed 24 kg over the standard seats fitted in the M4 Competition Coupe and the removal of the back seats (saving 21 kg). By using light-alloy wheels (19-inch front, 20-inch rear), springs and struts as well as lightweight M Carbon ceramic brakes, engineers managed to shave a further 21 kg! Using less soundproofing and employing lightweight sound insulation shed another 15 kg while the use of carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) components reduces overall weight by a further 11 kg. The rear titanium exhaust silencer saves 4 kg as well as enhancements to the grille, rear lights, floor mats and climate control.

All of these changes have resulted in a lean and mean machine that is the new BMW M4 CSL.

Traction can be dialled in using M Traction Control depending on what the driver wants to achieve.

As far as styling is concerned, the BMW M4 CSL will be offered in either Frozen Brooklyn Grey metallic, Alpine White solid or Sapphire Black metallic as standard and these colours are complemented with exposed carbon-fibre surfaces and red accents to highlight the sportiness of the model. BMW Laserlight headlights are standard and they illuminate in yellow when unlocking the doors, similar to BMW GT racing cars. The BMW M4 CSL also features a unique rear lighting signature with LED taillights that feature intricate light threads woven into the glass covers which are illuminated with laser technology.

Notable interior features include an M Alcantara steering wheel with 2 customisable M buttons, carbon-fibre interior trim strips, an anthracite-cloured headliner, Merino leather upholstery and 2 helmet storage units in the rear compartment.

The driver also benefits from a 12.3-inch instrument cluster and a 10.25 inch infotainment display featuring BMW Maps (navigation), BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, smartphone integration, wireless smartphone charging and a WiFi interface.

More so, an M4 CSL Hommage model is also expected to be revealed soon… Hang onto your hat!

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