BMW M3 CS Touring Debuts In Australia with 543 HP, But U.S. Misses Out

by AutoExpert   |  31 January, 2025

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BMW just dropped the M3 CS Touring in Australia right before the Bathurst 12 Hours, and it’s got car enthusiasts buzzing. Sadly for folks in the U.S., this beast won’t be available stateside.

It is essentially an enhanced version of the M3 CS sedan, producing 543 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque from its 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline-six engine, boosted to 30 psi. That extra punch shaves off valuable seconds—0 to 62 mph takes just 3.5 seconds, and it keeps pulling all the way to 186 mph when fitted with the standard M Driver’s Package.

2025 BMW M3 CS Touring

BMW’s engineers didn’t stop at just more power. The 2025 BMW M3 CS Touring also gets stiffer electronically controlled dampers, a front-end strut brace for added rigidity, and the option for carbon ceramic brakes. For those who love that signature M sound, there's an adjustable exhaust system with a titanium silencer.

2025 BMW M3 CS Touring

The 2025 BMW M3 CS Touring also sheds 33 lbs, thanks to carbon fiber bits like the hood, splitter, air intakes, mirror caps, and diffuser. It rides on lightweight 19-inch front and 20-inch rear wheels.

2025 BMW M3 CS Touring

Visually, it stands out with a more aggressive grille, yellow-tinted DRLs (a nod to BMW's motorsport history), and a sharp rear lip spoiler. Inside, heated M Carbon bucket seats with illuminated CS badges come standard, along with an Alcantara-wrapped M steering wheel.

2025 BMW M3 CS Touring

The 2025 BMW M3 CS Touring will hit roads in March in markets like Europe, Japan, South Korea, and Australia, with prices starting at £120,600 in the UK and AU$253,900 in Australia. BMW has not disclosed the production numbers, so if you're fortunate enough to reside in a region where it's available, you might consider purchasing one.

2025 BMW M3 CS Touring

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