New E92 M3 caught testing - next CSL or perhaps GT?

NZ_M3 · 15-10-2009, 04:19 AM

Also as reported on M3post Homepage.

(thanks to Advevo for originally finding this post!)

With the E46 M3 CSL, people have been given a look into what BMW could do when it turned its direction towards lightweight and efficiency over the base M3.

With the introduction of the E92, many of you may remember all the buzz and talk about a possible E92M3 CSL. Remember the red test car?

BMW a year later shot down those rumors of a CSL and ruled the car out. However, today MotorAuthority has put up these new pictures of a seemingly stripped down M3, wearing racing gear and blasting around the ring. As they point out, BMW has suggested that they would put a street version of the GT4 into production and this could be that very car, which would in effect be a CSL. Of special interest is the fact that this car is said to be using KERS (regenerative braking systems)!.

Visit MotorAuthority to see their writeup and the full set of pictures.

**Andyk** · 15-10-2009, 07:24 AM

Well here's hoping

.....Not that I will be able to afford one

_Nathan_ · 15-10-2009, 09:28 AM

KERS with a motor to power the wheels or the normal brake force regeneration as used in all other ed 3 series?

I want one either way.

SIEN · 15-10-2009, 11:10 AM

Crap. There goes resale values.

thegingerninja · 15-10-2009, 05:20 PM

Just looks like a body kit to me. I doubt they will do a CSL - they made a substantial loss with the E46 CSL.

Thorney · 15-10-2009, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thegingerninja

Just looks like a body kit to me. I doubt they will do a CSL - they made a substantial loss with the E46 CSL.

They made a loss per car but the R&D costs for carbon roofs were all put into that project and those are now on all M cars so its a mixed bag.

Car looks like a tuners car, looks like a KW logo on the boot.

jibm · 15-10-2009, 05:47 PM

da rims is sick bruv....aye

mattCSLnut · 15-10-2009, 06:09 PM

NICE to have the RING to yourself

I wonder if we could all chip in here and RENT the Nordshleife for a day. Imagine just a bunch of M3 CSL going round, and round, and .... round ......

mattCSLnut · 15-10-2009, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SIEN

Crap. There goes resale values.

Don't worry about it m8

Just ENJOY driving you CSL. It's what it was made for.

The NEW M3 IMHO doesn't look half as good as the E46 M3, especially the CSL.

**DazBlackCSL** · 15-10-2009, 06:40 PM

Interesting pic tho, there obviously having a play with some things, so could be a sign of possibly something in the water I guess, it would look pretty std I guess so as not to attract exactly this type of attention at this stage ...

Would NOT sell my E46 ... but WOULD buy one ... end

15-10-2009, 04:19 AM	#1
NZ_M3 S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 1,434 Casino cash: $13579	New E92 M3 caught testing - next CSL or perhaps GT? Also as reported on M3post Homepage. (thanks to Advevo for originally finding this post!) With the E46 M3 CSL, people have been given a look into what BMW could do when it turned its direction towards lightweight and efficiency over the base M3. With the introduction of the E92, many of you may remember all the buzz and talk about a possible E92M3 CSL. Remember the red test car? BMW a year later shot down those rumors of a CSL and ruled the car out. However, today MotorAuthority has put up these new pictures of a seemingly stripped down M3, wearing racing gear and blasting around the ring. As they point out, BMW has suggested that they would put a street version of the GT4 into production and this could be that very car, which would in effect be a CSL. Of special interest is the fact that this car is said to be using KERS (regenerative braking systems)!. Visit MotorAuthority to see their writeup and the full set of pictures.

15-10-2009, 07:24 AM	#2
Andyk Driving it like I nicked it Space Invaders Champion! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chepstow Posts: 2,506 Casino cash: $3997	Well here's hoping .....Not that I will be able to afford one __________________

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DazBlackCSL CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Shaboogling Posts: 7,199 Casino cash: $28478	Interesting pic tho, there obviously having a play with some things, so could be a sign of possibly something in the water I guess, it would look pretty std I guess so as not to attract exactly this type of attention at this stage ... Would NOT sell my E46 ... but WOULD buy one ... end __________________ CSL Register Lifestyle Coach and Social Secretary Last edited by DazBlackCSL; 15-10-2009 at 06:44 PM.

15-10-2009, 09:28 AM	#3
_Nathan_ Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,099 Casino cash: $13060	KERS with a motor to power the wheels or the normal brake force regeneration as used in all other ed 3 series? I want one either way.

15-10-2009, 05:20 PM	#5
thegingerninja S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cheshire Posts: 370 Casino cash: $4367	Just looks like a body kit to me. I doubt they will do a CSL - they made a substantial loss with the E46 CSL.

15-10-2009, 06:09 PM	#8
mattCSLnut CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cambridge Posts: 6,460 Casino cash: $27763	NICE to have the RING to yourself I wonder if we could all chip in here and RENT the Nordshleife for a day. Imagine just a bunch of M3 CSL going round, and round, and .... round ......