I reviewed the most hard-core BMW EVER!

Meet the most hardcore BMW M3 you can buy - the all-new BMW M3 CS!

Limited to around 2,000 units, the M3 CS comes with a whole load of upgrades over the standard M3 Competition. The question is, should you pay the £116,000 starting price?

Well, let’s start by checking out the design. On the outside, the M3 CS is absolutely covered in carbon! Up front, you get a carbon fibre bonnet and a more aggressive, carbon fibre bumper. There’s also exclusive red piping around the grille. Along the side, you’ll find unique alloy wheel designs, while around the back there’s a huge carbon diffuser. The roof is also made of carbon, naturally…

Step inside and the carbon theme continues. You get carbon bucket seats as standard, along with a smattering of carbon across the centre console and dash. You also get an Alcantara-covered steering wheel, red stitching throughout the cabin and BMW’s all-new infotainment system.

Under the bonnet, you’ll find the same 3-litre twin-turbo straight-six as in the standard car. However, BMW has reworked the ECU, and as a result, the power output has increased from 510hp to 550hp. Torque remains the same, at 650Nm, and power is still sent to all four wheels via an 8-speed automatic torque converter gearbox.

So what do you think - is it worth the extra £35,000? You’ll have to stick with Mat and see for yourself!

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:43 Engine
01:24 0-60mph
01:43 Chassis
02:07 Country Road Driving
04:11 Design
05:09 Interior
06:11 Back Seats
06:36 Boot
06:55 5 Annoying Things
08:27 5 Cool Things
10:14 Price
11:05 Daily Driving
12:45 Verdict

[carwow]

M5 CS v M3 CS... Which are you choosing?

[pipikakachu]

The 0-60 depends on a lot of factors… this car is capable of 2.8 to 3.0 times with the right tires and conditions

[syedsaeed]

I just can't seem to comprehend how big this car has become.

[Auditography]

I was hating so much on the new M3/M4 front design for years. But I noticed a change in me the last months, as I saw a few blacked out M3's on the streets. Then finally I drove one for two days, and I got nothing but love for them now. I even like the front design. Bald move BMW! Respect

[chartreux]

What they did with the Grille in this Version definitely looks much better despite being the same Size!
And as usual, it's a fantastic Car and shows BMW Engineering is still amazing even if some of the Designs are a bit out there
Prost & Cheers from Berchtesgaden in the Bavarian Alps

[BF]

3.1s to 60 is impressive, I think if it had 575hp and warmer tires it could probably dip into the 2s range would it?

[BadJamn]

This car is absolutely amazing! I was lucky enough to have a connection at a BMW dealership and recently picked up one in frozen solid white with the bronze wheels and the carbon ceramic brake option. I also own a 2023 Z06, both amazing machines. The M3 CS challenges the Z06 both in the corners and at the Dragstrip. The M3 CS is a great daily driver and the tech is also incredible! I absolutely love it! If you can find one, buy it now, don’t wait for a touring (if they even build one). Great video!

[BrodyS-cg]

You keep on getting better and better videos mad respect to carwow

[ocjimleonard]

Seats, shiny interior, splitter, stering wheel are great performance additions! You are fishing there! And stability control should not be change at high speed! Great car hands down!

[philippestrickler]

Yes, it seems to be the best M3 ever built, waiting for the M3 CS Touring. I am a great fan of the RS4 . I truly regret that AUDI don't try to make a more powerful RS 4 . It will be interesting to see what the M3 CS provide on track (ring) . Thank you for this video MAT.

[purwantiallan]

This BMW that has 575bhp still cant beat its looks than even the 2007 BMW M3 and 2003 BMW M3 CSL.

[khananiwiseman]

What I would love to see is a BMW M5 competition vs BMW M3cs vs Audi RS 6 Performance drag race. Please make is happen Mat.

[Under_Construction]

Would've been crazy nice to have two-seater arrangement for the backseat just like the M5 CS.

[Car_Spotter_BMW]

I’m probably not the only one to watch a 12 minute video about a beautiful M3 CS for saying at the end you should avoid it

[baraataleb]

I have one on order in Sydney,

Comes next month and I can’t wait!!!

[uberclops]

I absolutely love signal green - one of those colours that looks different on every single picture you see and then fall in love with in-person.

[boltedxd]

carwow should have a section of the video where they test the sound system of the cars and give it a rating, especially with all these optional harman/kardon, burmester, bowers & wilkins, b&o etc systems that costs in the thousands.

[sascha_]

Totally agree with the verdict. The M3 CS Touring would be an absolute dream!

[Spasm]

2:33
"how many cameras do you want on your windshield"
carwow: "yes"

[knutjenssen]

Just finished a 9100km Europe family holiday in our m3cs, it is absolutely brilliant!