See the new M4 CSL was the fastest BMW in the Nurburgring
Yesterday, BMW introduced the M4 CSL solid version, which is more powerful and lighter than the regular M4. The Bavarian carmaker is expected to take it to Nürburgring, where it set an all-time record among BMW series cars with an impressive 7 ′ 20,206-inch torque.
The car was driven by BMW developer driver and European touring champion Jörg Weidinger. The official lap time was 7 ′ 20,206 inches for the full length of 20,832 km (12.9 miles) and 7 ′ 15,677 inches for the 20,600 km (12.8 miles) short distance.
This track-oriented M4 is 2.9 seconds faster than the 2019 Jaguar XE SV Project 8, which won the title of the fastest car in the mid-segment in the Nurburgring Nordshleif. It is also 6.6 seconds faster than the larger and more powerful 2021 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S 4Matic + and 9.6 seconds faster than the 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo. Finally, if we compare it with the Italian opponent, the lap time was 16.3 seconds faster than the 2016 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio, but the untested Giulia GTAm would be a better competitor.
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BMW M4 CSL 543 hp (550 PS / 411 kW) and a tuned version of the 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged six that produces 479 pound-feet (649 Nm) of torque, which produces 40 hp. increased. (41 PS / 30 kW) above the M4 race. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission.
In addition, the free weight was reduced by 240 pounds (109 kg) and 3,640 pounds (1,651 kg) compared to a standard car. According to BMW, the fastest M4 reaches a speed of 0-60 mph (0-96 km / h) in 3.6 seconds and has a top speed of 191 mph (307 km / h). The aggressiveness of the chassis, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires and slightly distorted aerodynamics further improved the road’s capabilities.
All of the above upgrades, limited access to 1,000 units, and the title of “Fastest BMW in Nurburgring” will be expensive. Prices for the M4 CSL start at $ 139,900 and a fixed fee of $ 995, which is almost twice the $ 74,900 price of a regular M4.
