The success story at the Nürburgring continues. With a time of
7:29.490 minutes, the BMW M3 CS Touring (fuel consumption combined:
10.5 l/100 km; CO2 emissions combined: 238 g/km according to WLTP, CO2
class: G)* is the fastest Touring of all time on the
Nürburgring-Nordschleife. Following the impressive record set by the
BMW M2 CS (fuel consumption combined: 10.0 l/100 km; CO2 emissions
combined: 226 g/km according to WLTP, CO2 class G)* which now holds
the top spot in the compact category, the BMW M3 CS Touring is now
another representative of the fastest production vehicles from BMW M
GmbH in the mid-size category.
Franciscus van Meel, CEO of BMW M GmbH, commented on this
achievement: “From the very beginning, it was clear that the BMW
M3 CS Touring would set new standards in dynamics. With a time under
7:30 minutes, this model impressively demonstrates that this vehicle
concept perfectly combines racing DNA with everyday usability.”
The ultimate “One Car Solution.”
The time of 7:29.490 minutes marks a new benchmark for the
Touring in the mid-size category and is also the fastest ever recorded
lap time for a Touring body style on the 20.823-kilometer-long track
in the “Green Hell”. In April of this year, Jörg Weidinger,
BMW M development engineer and seasoned record driver, first broke the
7:30-minute barrier with a Touring Car. The previous fastest time for
a Touring, set by the BMW M3 Touring in 2022, was 7:35.060 minutes.
The mid-size category is currently dominated by the latest models
from the BMW M3 and M4 family. The BMW M4 CSL holds the fastest time
at 7:18.137 minutes, followed by the BMW M4 CS at 7:21.989 minutes and
the BMW M3 CS at 7:28.760 minutes. The new time of the BMW M3 CS
Touring, just over a second behind, showcases the vehicle’s
extraordinary performance, reinforcing its reputation as the perfect
“One Car Solution.”
BMW M is at home on the Nürburgring.
The origin and heart of BMW M’s success story at the Nürburgring
is the BMW M Test Centre. With its professional infrastructure and
perfect location, it serves as the starting point for the successful
development of new vehicle projects and testing under demanding
conditions. The partnership between BMW M and the Nürburgring, which
has thrived for over 25 years, is a great success and is visible from
afar through landmarks such as the BMW M Power Grandstand and the BMW
M Bridge. Through the offerings of the local BMW M Driving Experience,
enthusiasts can drive BMW M vehicles themselves under professional
guidance through the “Green Hell.” The redesigned BMW M
Power Showroom in 2021 emphasizes the significance of the Nürburgring
as the home of BMW M.
The Nürburgring Nordschleife, known worldwide as one of the most
challenging racetracks, serves as a proving ground for drivers and
vehicles. Spanning 20.832 kilometres and featuring over 70 corners, it
demands the highest performance and driving dynamics. Lap times are a
benchmark for a vehicle’s sporting capabilities, with record runs
monitored by a neutral testing organization to ensure compliance with
production standards.
The Nürburgring plays a crucial role for BMW M not only in
development and testing but also in motorsport. BMW M vehicles have
achieved numerous successes, including 21 overall victories at the
24-hour race. This year, ROWE Racing secured the latest victory. After
a challenging start to the weekend, the team raced from 17th position.
Kelvin van der Linde (RSA), Augusto Farfus (BRA), Jesse Krohn (FIN),
and Raffaele Marciello (SUI) delivered an outstanding comeback to
clinch victory for BMW M Motorsport.
The first-ever BMW M3 CS Touring: Maximum performance, typical
M feeling, and absolute everyday usability.
The BMW
M3 CS Touring combines unprecedented performance with maximum everyday
usability, expanding the BMW M GmbH lineup with another special
edition model in the high-performance sports car segment, now
available for the first time as a Touring Car. The 405 kW/550 hp
six-cylinder in-line engine propels the vehicle from 0 to 100 km/h in
just 3.5 seconds, reaching a top speed of 300 km/h. The vehicle
features specially designed engine mounting and an M-specific exhaust
system that delivers an emotionally charged driving sound. Power is
transmitted through an eight-speed M Steptronic transmission including
Drivelogic and the M xDrive all-wheel-drive system, ensuring
ultra-dynamic driving characteristics and supreme traction. The
chassis technology is precisely tuned, with settings for the DSC
stability control and M Dynamic Mode optimized for high-performance
track use. The standard M Compound braking system guarantees powerful
deceleration, while an optional M Carbon-ceramic brake system is
available. The interior merges a performance-oriented sports car
cockpit with digital technology, exclusive design features, and a
versatile interior that expands storage capacity below the
high-opening tailgate from 500 to 1,510 litres.
*Consumption and emission figures:
(Fuel consumption combined: 10.5 l/100 km; CO2
emissions combined: 238 g/km according to WLTP, CO2 class G)
The data on fuel consumption, CO2 emissions, power
consumption and range refer to vehicles on the automotive market in
Germany. All figures have already been calculated based on the new
WLTP test cycle. Consumption and emission data refer to the German
Passenger Car Energy Labelling Regulation (EnVKV).