2023 BMW M4 CSL in 1000 Units Only - Review | DRO4CARS
The 2023 BMW M4 CSL –
Limited Cars Available For The 50th Anniversary of the BMW M
The all-new 2023 BMW M4 CSL is a special model
created for the 50th anniversary of the BMW M. The 2023 M4 CSL is
limited to 1000 units only. The world premiere of the new BMW M4 CLS was held
during the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este between May 20 and 22, 2022.
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| The 2023 BMW M4 CSL is a race track-oriented model produced in 1000 units only to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the BMW M. | Image: © BMW AG |
What Does CSL Stand For In The BMW M4 CSL?
Competition, Sport, and Lightweight is the
light motive in the development of the BMW M4 CSL. The CSL stands for Competition, Sport, Lightweight.
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| The 2023 BMW M4 CSL special badge. CSL stands for Competition, Sport, Lightweight. | Image: © BMW AG |
The Sporty Pedigree of The BMW M4 CSL
The 2023 BMW M4 CSL bears that sporty pedigree
from the BMW 3.0 CSL that won the European Touring Car Championship at the
first attempt in 1973. The all-new M4 CSL sports character is a nice
continuation of the earlier BMW M3, and the M4 models as well as some of the
most legendary 2003 BMW M3 CSL and the modern 2016 BMW M4 GTS.
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| The 1973 BMW 3.0 CSL (BMW E9) with the original M straps. Back then the M straps were (light) blue which stands for BMW; the red stands for racing and between them is purple which combines the blue and the red. Nowadays, the middle color is most likely deep blue. So, this 1973 BMW 3.0 CSL is an inspiration for the M4 CSL. By the way, the 3.0 CSL has a nickname - 'Batmobile'. In 2015 BMW Group Classic created a replica of the original 1973 BMW 3.0 CSL. | Image: © BMW AG |
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| The BMW M3 E30 model. It's the very first M3 model based on the E30 version available in coupe, and convertible body styles. | Image: © BMW AG |
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| The legendary 2003 BMW M3 CSL (E46). | Image: © BMW AG |
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| The 2014 BMW M4 (F82) is the first-ever M4 model. | Image: © BMW AG |
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| 2016 BMW M4 GTS (F82). | Image: © BMW AG |
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| 2023 BMW M4 CSL (G82) - front and left side view stationary. | Image: © BMW AG |
What’s The DIN Curb Weight of The New BMW M4 CSL?
The DIN curb weight of the new M4 CSL is 1,650 kg.
The power-to-weight ratio is 2.95 kilograms per hp or 4.01 kg/kW.
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| The DIN curb weight of the new M4 CSL is 1,650 kg. | Image: © BMW AG |
Using M Carbon full bucket seats
saves around 24 kilograms compared to the standard seats of the BMW M4
Competition Coupe. Removing the rear seats and the seat belts saves another 21
kilograms. The changes in the chassis that include special light-alloy springs
and sturts, plus the extra-lightweight M Carbon ceramic brakes and the
light-alloy wheels save around 21 kg. The soundproofing from the M4 CSL is
removed and for the sound-insulation is used ultra-lightweight material. These
features lead to 15 kg out of the weight. Using the carbon-fiber-reinforced
plastic (so-called CFRP) for the roof, the hood, the boot lid, and the center
console save another 11 kg. The rear silencers are made from titanium and thus
more than 4 kg are deducted. The BMW kidney grille, rear lights, floor mats,
and the automatic climate control are modified so that another 4 kg to be
saved.
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| The 2023 BMW M4 CSL has two chiseled indents in the bonnet that are made from carbon fiber. | Image: © BMW | |
How Many Colors Are Available for the 2023 BMW M4 CSL?
This paint on the BMW M4 CSL is
exclusive Frozen Brooklyn Grey metallic that goes as standard. There are two
other colors to choose from the Alpine White solid and the Sapphire Black
metallic. Red accent lines are added to the chiseled indents on the roof, side
sills, the black model badges, the model-specific CFRP splitters, and air curtain
inserts in the front apron.
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| 2023 BMW M4 CSL in exclusive Frozen Brooklyn Grey metallic paint. | Image: © BMW AG |
The BMW Laserlight Technology in the BMW M4 CSL
These BMW Laserlight headlights
are optionally available as this yellow illumination is special for the all-new
BMW M4 CSL. The yellow illumination of the headlights is inspired by the GT
racing cars and it’s in use when the car is unlocked as well as on low and high
beams.
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| 2023 BMW M4 CSL with BMW Laserlight technology. The yellow illumination is inspired by the GT racing cars. It’s in use when the car is unlocked as well as on low and high beams. | Image: © BMW AG |
On the rear LED lights you can
see the complex illuminated light threads woven into the glass covers. These
woven threads are illuminated using laser technology. This technology makes its
debut in a series-produced car. Thus the taillights of the 2023 BMW M4 CSL are
highly distinctive.
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| 2023 BMW M4 CSL - LED taillights with woven treads, illuminated by BMW Laser technology. This technology makes its debut in a series-produced car. | Image: © BMW AG |
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| 2023 BMW M4 CSL - left tail lights - close-up. | Image: © BMW AG |
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| 2023 BMW M4 CSL - rear view underlined by the LED taillights. | Image: © BMW AG |
What’s the BMW M4 CSL Engine and How Much Horse Power does it have?
The BMW M4 CSL has 3-liter,
6-cylnder in-line M TwinPower Turbo engine. It’s a high-rev engine that
produces 550 hp @ 6,250 rpm and the max torque is 650 Nm or 479 lb-ft within
the range of 2,750 and 5,950 rpm. The two mono-scroll turbochargers received an
increase from 1.7 to 2.1 bar which is the fundamental part of the power boost. A
brief power comparison to the BMW M4 that has 480 hp; 550 Nm / 405 lb-ft and
the M4 Competition has 510 hp as this one has the same max torque as the CSL
version.
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| 2023 BMW M4 CSL has 3-liter, 6-cylnder in-line M TwinPower Turbo engine. Max power is 550 hp @ 6,250 rpm; max trpque is 650 Nm / 479 lb-ft within the range of 2,750 and 5,950 rpm. | Image: © BMW AG | |
The BMW M4 CSL – The Engine Is Tuned For Racing
The engine for the BMW M4 CSL is tuned for racing.
The 3.0-liter engine has a sleeve-free crankcase and closed-deck construction
that improves durability. The crankshaft is forged and lightweight so that the
engine to reach and handle extremely high revs of torque. Interestingly, the
cylinder head core is made using 3D printing technologies as this adds another
M-specific feature to the BMW M4 CSL.
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| The 2023BMW M4 CSL 3.0-liter engine has a sleeve-free crankcase and closed-deck construction that improves durability. | Image: © BMW AG |
The 2023 BMW M4 CSL has some
changes in both cooling and oil supply systems. They are designed with track
driving in mind. So that, the M4 CSL can endurance all challenges on the race
track.
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| The 2023 BMW M4 CSL engine is designed with track driving in mind with changes in both cooling and oil supply systems. Thus M4 CSL can endurance all challenges on the race track. By the way, the inner isolation of the hood also looks great with stamped M logo. | Image: © BMW AG |
The BMW M4 CSL – Exhaust System
The BMW M4 CSL has a
twin-tailpipe exhaust system. It has electronically controlled flaps. The rear
silencers are made of titanium which saves some weight. All of that has to
provide a pure racing-car experience.
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| 2023 BMW M4 CSL - exhaust pipes. The rear silencers are made of titanium which saves about 4 kg. | Image: © BMW AG | |
The BMW M4 CSL – Transmission / Gearbox
The BMW M4 CSL has an 8-speed M
Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic. Using the gearbox the drive torque is
distributed to the rear wheels. According to the racing spirit of the M4 CSL,
both the engine and the transmission mountings are model-specific. This ensures
fast and direct power distribution.
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| 2023 BMW M4 CSL - gear stick and all driving settings. | Image: © BMW AG |
The BMW M4 CSL - Chassis
The BMW M4 CSL has improvements in body
rigidity and model-specific chassis technology. The composition of front-end
strut braces is developed from scratch. Thus the body rigidity is raised. The
geometry of the cast aluminum elements between the spring strut towers and the
front end is precisely adapted to the forces exerted in different driving situations.
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| The 2023 BMW M4 CSL has improvements in body rigidity and model-specific chassis technology. | Image: © BMW AG | |
The BMW M4 CSL – Suspension Settings and Handling
The driving handling of the 2023 M4 CSL has
significant improvement. The steering precision is optimized thanks to
individually tuned axle kinematics, model-specific wheel camber settings,
dampers, auxiliary springs, and anti-roll bars. All these settings also affect
the transmission of lateral control forces when cornering, spring and damping
response, and wheel location.
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| The 2023 BMW M4 CSL (G82) is 8 mm lower than the 2023 BMW M4 Competition Coupé (G82). The M4 CSL has significant improvement in driving handling due to the sportier and race track-oriented version. | Image: © BMW AG |
Compared to the BMW M4 Competition Coupé, the 2023 M4 CSL is 8 mm lower
due to model-specific wheel suspensions. The standard equipment list of the BMW
M4 CSL includes special-edition adaptive M suspension with electronically
controlled dampers, electromechanical M Servotronic steering with variable
ratio, and continues with the M Carbon ceramic brakes.
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| 2023 BMW M4 CSL (G82) comes with special-edition adaptive M suspension with electronically controlled dampers, electromechanical M Servotronic steering with variable ratio, and continues with the M Carbon ceramic brakes. | Image: © BMW AG |
What Is The Tire Size Of The BMW M4 CSL?
The BMW M4 CSL comes with forged M light-alloy wheels in an exclusive
cross-spoke design. 19-inch at the front and 20-inch at the rear. The tire size
is 275/35/ZR19 at the front and 285/30/ZR20 at the rear.
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| 2023 BMW M4 CSL tire size is 275/35/ZR19 at the front and 285/30/ZR20 at the rear. | Image: © BMW AG | |
The BMW M4 CSL – M Traction Control Settings
The M Traction Control on the BMW M4 CSL is optimized for the track. It
comes as a standard feature on the M4 CSL and it’s also model-specific. The M
Traction Control on the BMW M4 CSL has 10 different stages. On dry surfaces,
stages 1 to 5 help for controlled drifts. Stages 6 to 10 are for touring car
races as they make allowance for both surface conditions and tire temperature
for maximum traction and directional stability.
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| The standard model-specific M Traction Control on the 2023 BMW M4 CSL is optimized for the track. The M Traction Control on the 2023 M4 CSL has 10 different stages. | Image: © BMW AG |
The BMW M4 CSL – A Racing Car For Daily Usability?!
Having a sports car like the 2023 BMW M4 CSL is a cool experience to
enjoy during the weekends on the race tracks. But having a racing car in daily
usability sounds very good but does it is? Here is what the 2023 M4 CSL offers
in this matter.
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| This stationary shot of the 2023 BMW M4 CSL could explain in a perfect way the inspiration for the design of this limited model. Among the other two colors Alpine White solid and the Sapphire Black metallic, this Frozen Brookly Grey expresses the real race track spirit of the M4 CSL that it has. The grey color could be an expression of the color of the asphalt on the race track; in the design of the M4 CSL, the red color is used as a stroke that underlines the sportier race track model and an expression of that red on the race track curbs. | Image: © BMW AG |
Although the BMW M4 CSL can be used as a daily car, you have to be aware
of some model-specific features that might limit the comfort. As you know the
front M Carbon Full bucket seats are made of CFRP – Carbon Fiber Reinforced
Plastic. The bucket seats mean that they come with a fixed backrest angle –
it’s what it is. Seat adjustment forward and back is only manual. The seat
height can only be adjusted in a workshop using a 3-stage screw linkage. The M
Carbon full bucket seats have detachable head restraints that allow the
integration of a 6-point belt system.
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| The 2023 BMW M4 CSL has M Carbon full bucket seats with a manual adjustment forward and back. The seat height can only be adjusted in a workshop using a 3-stage screw linkage. | Image: © BMW AG | |
The interior of the 2023 BMW M4 CSL is specified by the M Alcantara
steering wheel, anthracite-colored headliner, and Carbon Fiber interior trim
strips. The “CSL” badges are placed on the seats, on the center console, and on
the rear panel. The M4 CSL interior features include M-specific
displays. The Merino leather comes as standard altogether with the M seat
belts. Instead of rear seats, there is a special place for two helmets inside
the BMW M4 CSL.
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| 2023 BMW M4 CSL - M Alcantara steering wheel and Merino leather interior. | Image: © BMW AG |
The BMW M4 CSL comes with BMW Live Cockpit
Professional as standard. This includes an instrument cluster with a 12.3-inch
diagonal display and a 10.25-inch control display. BMW Live Cockpit
Professional includes BMW Maps, the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant,
smartphone integration, telephony with wireless charging, and a Wi-Fi
interface. Optionally, the M4 CSL could be equipped with the BMW Head-Up
Display with M-specific elements plus the BMW Drive Recorder. It’s interesting
does the BMW Drive Recorder can record video while driving on the race track
for further analysis after the performance sessions?
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| 2023 BMW M4 CSL with the standard BMW Live Cockpit Professional. | Image: © BMW AG |
Additionally to the overall driving experience with the BMW M4 CSL,
there is the M-specific control/operation system that includes the M Steup
Button. The M Setup Button gives direct access to the vehicle settings. On the
M steering wheel, there are two other M buttons for storing preferred
configurations. The M Drive Professional system includes M Drift Analyser, M
Laptime, and the M Mode button for different driving setting as Road, Sport,
and Track.
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| 2023 BMW M4 CSL - M Setup Button plus other short keys. The red button starts the engine. | Image: © BMW AG | |
BMW keeps only the essential comfort and driver assistance system for
the 2023 BMW M4 CSL to save weight. The M4 CSL comes with automatic
climate control, Park Distance Control, Front Collision Warning, Lane Departure
Warning, and Speed Limit Info as standard. Optionally available extras are the
two-zone automatic climate control, an alarm, and the Driving Assistant and
Parking Assistant systems.
With all of this information about the
comfort features inside the new BMW M4 CSL, it doesn’t seem like a car for
day-to-day driving.
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| 2023 BMW M4 CSL comes with a helmet compartment instead of rear seats. | Image: © BMW AG |
Having 1 out of 1000 BMW M4 CSL is always a very good
investment. There are a bunch of questions about
what racetrack analysis tools you can use with the M4 CSL. Although the BMW M4
CSL could be used daily, I do consider it to be kept just for the race track.
Having an M4 CSL for the race track only more weight could be saved by removing
the comfort and driver assistance systems. With almost fixed front seats and
without rear seats the BMW M4 CSL won't be a very good option for day-to-day
driving. Enjoy!
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| The 2023 BMW M4 CSL is created for the race track weekends. To have fun and to enjoy it. Still, with the limited production of 1000 units - the M4 CSL remains a very good investment too. | Image: © BMW AG | |
What's The 2023 BMW M4 CSL Price?
The 2023 BMW M4 CSL base MSRP is US$ 139,000 plus a US$ 995 destination fee, so starting price is US$ 139,995. Nowadays a top-priced model of a 2004 BMW M3 CSL with 42,000 km / 26,097.59 miles in Portugal is US$ 118,114.10 / 116,000 Euro. Historically, the highest price of a legendary 2004 BMW M3 CSL is US$ 164,689. All this info has to provide you brief research about how good investment would be for a 2023 BMW M4 CSL.
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| The 2023 BMW M4 CSL MSRP is US$ 139,995. |
