Light weight, limited running BMW M4 CSL Sold out in Australia.
About 30 two-seater coupes have been offered to domestic buyers for $303,900 ahead of their departure, and Brendan Michel, BMW Australia’s head of product and markets, confirmed they were in stock. in a short time.
“All of them are gone,” he said. “We were very interested in that car.”
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Only 1000 examples of CSL are available worldwide. Highly appreciated twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six engine under the production bonnet 405kW at 6250 rpm and 650Nm between 2750 and 5950 rpm, and is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission.
The M4 CSL has been tuned to be stiffer and more race-ready, right down to a distinctive track tone for traction control.
New front struts increase rigidity, the geometry of the cast aluminum elements between the spring strut tower and the front end has been adjusted, and there are unique engine mounts.
There are also unique camber setups, dampers, auxiliary springs and anti-roll bars, while the CSL is 8mm lower than the competition.
DIN curb weight has been cut by 100kg to 1625kg. The use of ultralight M Carbon ceramic brakes as well as special light alloy wheels, springs and struts have reduced an additional 21kg, while reducing sound insulation and using ultralight soundproofing materials has reduced an additional 15kg. .
The greater use of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic reduces weight by an additional 11kg, with materials used for the roof, bonnet, trunk lid and center console.
Australia is one of the world’s strongest markets for M, with 20% of the brand’s sales locally carrying the M badge.
Mr Michel said the potential for demand from Down Under was the driving force behind the development of the M3 Touring in right-hand drive mode, and opened the door for the new M2 to make its early live debut at Motorclassica in Melbourne last month.
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