2026-05-19
Exclusively for the BMW M3 CS Handschalter in North America. Manual block + rear drive last madness!
Recently, the official map of the BMW M3 (parameter | inquiry) CS Handschalter was officially released. Although there is "CS" in the name, the car is a large number of "CS-level" lightweight upgrades on the BMW M3 basic version and equipped with a manual gearbox. The car has a 0-100km/h acceleration time of 4.2 seconds. It is worth mentioning that the last model to use the Handschalter name was the final curtain call version of the BMW Z4, which means that the G80 M3 is also about to curtain call. It is reported that the car is exclusively for the North American market, limited to 40 units, with a price of C $132,500, about RMB 655,000. Specifically, as a lightweight high-performance version, the new car reduces weight by replacing the carbon fiber engine hood, roof, enclosure, forged rims, and carbon ceramic brake system, etc., which is nearly 34 pounds less than the standard version M3. In addition, the new chassis system also reduces the chassis height by 6mm, resulting in better handling performance. In terms of body color, the new car offers gem blue and Isle of Man green standard color, as well as technical purple and Imola red optional. In the interior, the vehicle will still be equipped with a large number of carbon fiber trims, and the steering wheel is wrapped in Alcantara material and equipped with heating function. In addition, the car will also provide dual-zone automatic air conditioning, Harman Kardon audio, electric trunk rear doors, HUD head-up display, front seat heating, and forward collision warning in terms of comfort configuration to meet daily commuting needs. In terms of power, the new car will still be equipped with the S58 3.0T inline six-cylinder turbocharged engine, the maximum power is 480 horsepower, the maximum torque is 550 Nm, the transmission system matches the 6-speed manual transmission and rear wheel drive, the 0-100km/h acceleration time is 4.2 seconds, and the maximum speed can reach 290km/h.