Next-generation BMW M3 CSL coming next year with 470-hp

I would agree, until you think of the possibilities:

1) Track Day
2) Auto Cross
3) Club Racing

Of course for that price, they should add a roll cage, racing seats, and 4 or 5 point harnesses at no extra charge.

— Bored (View Profile)

Posted on 7/16/2008 5:38:23 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

This M3 is going to be a monster!
Will probably beat even the C63 in a straight line.

— audirevolution (View Profile)

Posted on 7/16/2008 5:42:08 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

The resale will be great just like every other inflated, used BMW.

— Bmw8ter (View Profile)

Posted on 7/16/2008 6:54:44 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

Theres plenty of BMW badge whores who worship everything BMW.I get stopped 10 times a day by mostly under 25 ghetto wannabe surburban kids asking me about my 08 M3.When i tell them that the whole DCT transmission is going to get replaced next week (after only 1500 miles) they dont want to hear it.

— PrancingHorse (View Profile)

Posted on 7/17/2008 6:03:41 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

Driving a BMW may be fun, but owning a BMW is another story all together :)

— sector (View Profile)

Posted on 7/17/2008 11:50:52 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

470 out of a 4 liter! that is impressive.thats 117.5 hp/liter. I would bet this will be as fast as a standard Ferrari F430. The only engine that has more hp/liter is the F430 Scuderia with 118.5, and considering the Ferrari's will cost twice as much. The CSL will be a bargain for such an amazing car and engine.

— carE10 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/16/2008 7:09:31 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I've always liked the CSL from the previous generation. I've had the chance to drive one and it's definitely more potent and more track-ready compared to the more luxury packed normal M3. They saved weight on body pieces and internals in the old one so I only expect even more with this new gen.

— Agent63 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/16/2008 8:03:06 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

For what it is, it should be one hell of a performer. Wonderful for the track, not even remotely useful on the road.

— wedouglas (View Profile)

Posted on 7/16/2008 10:43:49 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

GOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Can't wait to hear the sound...

— spydogoc (View Profile)

Posted on 7/16/2008 10:57:54 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Cool car. Wonder what the weight goal is?? Being a CSL its lb/hp value needs to beat the new CTS-V at the very least. Really it should be targeting Nissan GTR in overall performance though. With 470hp it doesn't need much weight reduction to catch the GTR in lb/hp, so it should have it beat in that respect as even the CTS-V has the GTR in that respect, but not sure how they will deal with traction and cornering grip?? Guess as a track oriented car it can probably be tuned to ride like one and most won't complain.

— jasaero (View Profile)

Posted on 7/17/2008 2:46:40 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

"The 2010 BMW M3 CSL is expected to make its debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show with sales to kick-off in the beginning of 2010. BMW will make only 100 units of the M3 CSL with pricing estimated at less than 90,000 euros ($143,176)."

It should be a track monster. Will also probably be BMW's fastest car on the ring.

— M53R (View Profile)

Posted on 7/17/2008 6:01:41 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Will be great, it's BM.........

— xj13 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/17/2008 7:03:24 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Hahaha, Wrong! try 7:45 range :)

— sector (View Profile)

Posted on 7/17/2008 11:53:51 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

The M3 killed the IS-F the CSL is will distroy it.

— xj13 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/18/2008 6:34:44 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1