What if BMW brought back CSL?
BMW’s new grille is a radical one and will usher in a new era. While the next-generation M4 might look different from the current model, one thing is certain: BMW will make every effort to produce as many special editions or trims as it can. BMW can maximize its profits by constantly segmenting and tweaking the platform. These special editions don’t just benefit BMW. Many of them are directed directly at car enthusiasts. This M4 CSL rendering was posted by futurecarsnow on Instagram.
CSL is a nameplate that dates back to early BMW performance products. It was often associated with lightened, high-performance trims of existing cars. The CSL stands for club sport and the L for lightweight. CSL is a mixture of racing-inspired road car technology with less weight.
CSL’s most recent product was the Legendary , which was considered the best in its pursuit of creating the ultimate driving machine. The E46 M3 CSL used BMW’s controversial single clutch SMG automatic transmission. However, this vehicle is a beloved collectible in the BMW community due to its powerful engine and light weight.
The CSL trim was not available on the previous generation M4 and the GTS was the highest tier M4. The limited-production M4 featured a twin-turbo straight-6 engine that had a water injection system to cool the intake temperatures. This engine produced 493 horsepower (368kW) with 443 lbft (600nm), and was mated to BMW’s dual-clutch transmission. To make the M4 track-capable, the rear seats were removed. The aerodynamics was also added.
The new M4’s exterior design is controversial. However, a CSL trim might help to soften the blow after seeing the new grille. This rendering is better than the stock M4.