2023 3.0 CSL BMW prototype spied from every angle [updated with Nurburgring video]

n55f15 · 07-20-2022, 11:06 AM

TheBingoBalls · 07-20-2022, 11:13 AM

It doesn't look like the final version will have the two wings from fender to hood - that omission is something that turned something special to just another M4.

BMW really should've just built the concept as is - the production model is too far from the concept and too close to an actual M4.

murderspice · 07-21-2022, 07:43 AM

The front reminds me of that bat with the wrinkly nose.

n55f15 · 07-21-2022, 11:32 AM

https://www.motor1.com/news/599595/b...sl-spy-photos/

More shots from the Ring. Interestingly, no roof spoiler on this one

n55f15 · 07-21-2022, 11:34 AM

^Repost, sorry

Mani59 · 07-22-2022, 04:59 AM

New video.

Sublime00 · 07-22-2022, 12:41 PM

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Im just curious to see how they will justify the pricetag of this thing.

I guess there are 50 people out there that hate the G8x enough to fork over $600k for a better front end.

TruthOne · 07-22-2022, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Sublime00

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Originally Posted by Bimmercs

Im just curious to see how they will justify the pricetag of this thing.

I guess there are 50 people out there that hate the G8x enough to fork over $600k for a better front end.

$600k? Is that American dollars or Chinese Yuan?

02M3ForMe · 07-22-2022, 01:32 PM

560hp + 6MT in a G82 is already pretty special. Basically, BMW’s “Sport Classic”. They should make more of them so they can sell it for $150-200k.

G30M · 07-22-2022, 02:01 PM

aww poor beaver has chipped teeth

must have had a big fight in the factory

G30M · 07-22-2022, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by TruthOne

$600k? Is that American dollars or Chinese Yuan?

$600k USD base fee, subscription still needs to be paid each time you want to push start, and another 10k to open the fuel tank to fill up each time

tonymac1 · 07-22-2022, 02:16 PM

I know this sounds cliche but Can't believe you need a special edition to just have a normal looking Bmw grille

G30M · 07-22-2022, 03:13 PM

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looks very well balanced, very well handling car.
unlike the M3 Touring which looked to be struggling to rotate in the corners

bayarea328xit · 07-22-2022, 04:32 PM

Why are there periods of time during which the engine is so quiet? Is this a PHEV?

The first M PHEV would certainly command a very large premium.

Sublime00 · 07-22-2022, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by TruthOne

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Originally Posted by Sublime00

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Originally Posted by Bimmercs

Im just curious to see how they will justify the pricetag of this thing.

I guess there are 50 people out there that hate the G8x enough to fork over $600k for a better front end.

$600k? Is that American dollars or Chinese Yuan?

My mistake. It's actually $800k USD so 5.4 million Yuan.

M3JetPilot · 07-22-2022, 05:16 PM

If the G80 grille was the bold and aggressive look of the future then why change it for this? The G80 grille should have never been and I wouldn't be surprised to see it gradually morph to something closer to the 3.0 CSL. Let's hope the final version is closer to some of the renders.

Sedan_Clan · 07-22-2022, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by M3JetPilot

If the G80 grille was the bold and aggressive look of the future then why change it for this? The G80 grille should have never been and I wouldn't be surprised to see it gradually morph to something closer to the 3.0 CSL. Let's hope the final version is closer to some of the renders.

Considering half of BMW's line-up is some variation of the large grilles, they've made their position loud and clear.

TruthOne · 07-22-2022, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Sublime00

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Originally Posted by TruthOne

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Originally Posted by Sublime00

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Originally Posted by Bimmercs

Im just curious to see how they will justify the pricetag of this thing.

I guess there are 50 people out there that hate the G8x enough to fork over $600k for a better front end.

$600k? Is that American dollars or Chinese Yuan?

My mistake. It's actually $800k USD so 5.4 million Yuan.

Lmao wtf

kyrix1st · 07-22-2022, 06:25 PM

Looks more like a front wheel drive Ford than a BMW in some angles.
Where is that Hofmeister kink?

M3JetPilot · 07-22-2022, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

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Originally Posted by M3JetPilot

If the G80 grille was the bold and aggressive look of the future then why change it for this? The G80 grille should have never been and I wouldn't be surprised to see it gradually morph to something closer to the 3.0 CSL. Let's hope the final version is closer to some of the renders.

Considering half of BMW's line-up is some variation of the large grilles, they've made their position loud and clear.

Large is fine. 7 sided, disproportionate, and unintegrated with the rest of the car is obviously a mistake they're trying to avoid here.

Sedan_Clan · 07-22-2022, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by M3JetPilot

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Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

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Originally Posted by M3JetPilot

If the G80 grille was the bold and aggressive look of the future then why change it for this? The G80 grille should have never been and I wouldn't be surprised to see it gradually morph to something closer to the 3.0 CSL. Let's hope the final version is closer to some of the renders.

Considering half of BMW's line-up is some variation of the large grilles, they've made their position loud and clear.

Large is fine. 7 sided, disproportionate, and unintegrated with the rest of the car is obviously a mistake they're trying to avoid here.

Ehhh, I think they are simply incorporating aspects of a concept car. If BMW wanted that grille to permeate the line-up, that's the grille that would be permeating the line-up…..

….but it's not.

M3JetPilot · 07-22-2022, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

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Originally Posted by M3JetPilot

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Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

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Originally Posted by M3JetPilot

If the G80 grille was the bold and aggressive look of the future then why change it for this? The G80 grille should have never been and I wouldn't be surprised to see it gradually morph to something closer to the 3.0 CSL. Let's hope the final version is closer to some of the renders.

Considering half of BMW's line-up is some variation of the large grilles, they've made their position loud and clear.

Large is fine. 7 sided, disproportionate, and unintegrated with the rest of the car is obviously a mistake they're trying to avoid here.

Ehhh, I think they are simply incorporating aspects of a concept car. If BMW wanted that grille to permeate the line-up, that's the grille that would be permeating the line-up…..

….but it's not.

Not that specific grille, just smaller and more in line with the last several decades. The G80 grille doesn't permeate BMW either. Far from it. It's a one-off, even in comparison to the very old grille it's suppose to emulate.

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