SPYSHOTS: Hardcore BMW M4 variant on test – CSL?

SPYSHOTS: Hardcore BMW M4 variant on test – CSL?

A variant of the BMW M4 has been spotted testing on the Nürburgring. At first glance, it appears to be a regular M4 GTS – if the bewinged lightweight special could be considered “regular” – but look closely and you’ll find a whole host of tacked-on aerodynamic addenda.

Clear to see is a larger front splitter with endplates, along with front flics and a vented bonnet. There are also more prominent “Air Breather” vents aft of the front wheels, supported by another row of vents at the top of the fenders. Meanwhile, the side skirts are much deeper and are of a more elaborate design.

SPYSHOTS: Hardcore BMW M4 variant on test – CSL?

But it’s the rear of the car where BMW has really gone wild with the car, with a tall rear wing, a second bootlid spoiler and what appears to be a massive Formula 1-style double diffuser. This, then, is clearly a much more serious offering than even the GTS – and since the current F82 M4 is on its way out, it would make sense for Munich to produce a properly hardcore runout special.

Expect outputs from the 3.0 litre twin-turbocharged straight-six to exceed other variants in the M4 range, utilising technologies like the GTS’ water injection to push power beyond the 500 hp of the GTS. As for the name, we can’t say for sure what it would be called, but our spy photographers have floated out the legendary CSL name, which seems like a pretty good guess.

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Jonathan Lee

After trying to pursue a career in product design, Jonathan Lee decided to make the sideways jump into the world of car journalism instead. He therefore appreciates the aesthetic appeal of a car, but for him, the driving experience is still second to none.

 

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  • John Fake News Sdn Bhd on Jun 27, 2018 at 5:45 pm

    We can only dream of such cars as they will never come to Malaysia. If it does, it will cost more than a million or two.

    Most Malaysians, just to get 320i also we are grateful. Don’t even talk about M4 or M4 CSL

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    • This car will be a junk and RV drops like waterfall after several years

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