Say what you will about the BMW M3’s massive kidney grilles, the car is still a ferocious performer. The M3 Competition, even more so. Now, comes an even more extreme flavor known as the M3 CS. Under the hood is a 543 hp TwinPower Turbo inline-six engine that routes power to all four wheels via a rapid-fire M Steptronic automatic transmission. The sprint to 60 mph takes just 3.2 seconds, and it tops out at 188 mph. Aiding performance and handing are an Active M Differential, BMW’s most advanced chassis technology, and available M Carbon ceramic brakes and Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires. And just so onlookers won’t mistake it for a “regular” M3 Competition, the CS gets gold or black M-specific wheels, additional carbon fiber trim, a frameless grille set, yellow-hued daytime running lights, and a new Frozen Solid White metallic paint choice. Inside, the CS gets M Carbon sport seats, M seatbelts, a big BMW Curve Display with special M graphics, and an M Lap Timer. The M3 CS will be built in limited number (quantity unspecified) and will start production in March.
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Huckberry’s Essential Holiday Gift Guide
Unzip your coat and have some mulled wine on the house—you’ve arrived at your final gifting destination: The Holiday Gift Guide. It’s like your friendly neighborhood one-stop holiday shop, except instead of balsa wood ornaments, ours is packed with thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Future heirlooms, small-but-significant stocking stuffers, and gear for getting out there (or staying in)—are all right here. There’s no music playing in the background though, so you’ll just have to hum Bing Crosby while you click around instead.
