From September 2, 2022 (Friday), BMW will start accepting orders for the “M4 CSL”, which will be released in a limited number of 1000 units worldwide and 25 units in Japan, at the BMW online store. That order will be accepted until Monday, September 26, 2022 at 11:59 PM.
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The “M4 CSL” is a high-performance model developed by BMW M. Founded in 1972, the company, which has its roots in the racing sector, conducts research and development of high-performance machines that incorporate the know-how cultivated in motorsports. The machine group called “M model” is divided into two categories, one is the “M high performance model” that can run on the circuit, and the other one has improved driving performance by incorporating the technology cultivated on the circuit. “M performance model”.
The BMW “M4 CSL” to be released this time is based on the “M4 Coupe (M4 Competition RWD model)”, which is classified as an M high performance model. It is also lighter.
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“CSL” in the model name is an acronym for Competition, Sport, and Lightweight, and as the name suggests, it is a model that boasts speed. In fact, it reigns as the fastest BMW mass-produced model, achieving a lap time of 7 minutes 20 seconds 207 on the Nürburgring Nordschleife, and achieves 0-100 km/h acceleration of 3.7 seconds according to European specifications.
Looking at the design, CFRP (carbon fiber reinforced plastic) is used for the bonnet and trunk lid. In addition, the same material is used for the kidney grille, air inlets, door mirror caps, diffuser, etc., further increasing the presence.
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The interior is impressive with a design reminiscent of the racing scene, adopting an M Alcantara steering wheel with a center mark and a dedicated CFRP center console. The seat is an M carbon full bucket seat that has been made as lightweight as possible, and is compatible with 6-point seat belts. In addition, even when using a helmet, the headrest is devised so that it does not get in the way, and it is also considered for use in racing scenes.
Such BMW “M4 CSL” is a combination of M Steptronic 8-speed AT with all right-hand drive specifications, and the price is 21.96 million yen. If the number of orders exceeds the limited number, the winner will be decided by early October of the same year under a strict lottery. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2022.
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