Since the E9 era, BMW has produced Clubsport cars to serve as the CSL's superior successor.

Since the E9 era, BMW has produced Clubsport cars to serve as the CSL's superior successor.

The previous-generation M3 was given the CS treatment in late 2017 with higher power and reduced weight, and as a result,

The previous-generation M3 was given the CS treatment in late 2017 with higher power and reduced weight, and as a result,

Following the same formula, its successor is emerging today. 

Following the same formula, its successor is emerging today. 

Similar to the F80 model, it is also only offered with an automatic transmission, but there is a significant distinction.

Similar to the F80 model, it is also only offered with an automatic transmission, but there is a significant distinction.

Unlike its predecessor, the new M3 CS incorporates xDrive (with selectable RWD).

Unlike its predecessor, the new M3 CS incorporates xDrive (with selectable RWD).

To unlock 543 horsepower and properly match the RWD-only M4 CSL, the BMW M engineers tweaked the twin-turbo, 3.0-liter "S58" engine.

To unlock 543 horsepower and properly match the RWD-only M4 CSL, the BMW M engineers tweaked the twin-turbo, 3.0-liter "S58" engine.

The 3.0 CSL, which is extremely uncommon and has 553 horsepower, is more powerful than this inline-six overall in the history of the company.

The 3.0 CSL, which is extremely uncommon and has 553 horsepower, is more powerful than this inline-six overall in the history of the company.

Based on the M3 Competition xDrive, the CS's peak torque of 479 pound-feet (650 Newton-meters) has not changed.

Based on the M3 Competition xDrive, the CS's peak torque of 479 pound-feet (650 Newton-meters) has not changed.