Trending Now - BMW M3 CS Bids Farewell With Manual Transmission and RWD

WHO:

Ars Technica - BMW is the manufacturer of the M3 CS.

Motor1.com - The M3 CS is a product of BMW's M division.

WHAT:

Ars Technica - The 2027 M3 CS Handschalter features a manual gearbox and rear-wheel drive.

Motor1.com - The 2027 BMW M3 CS Handschalter weighs 75 lbs less than the standard M3.

Motor1.com - The M3 CS is priced at $108,450.

Motor1.com - Production of the M3 CS starts in July.

Motor1.com - The M3 CS has a twin-turbo 3.0-liter engine producing 473 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque.

Motor1.com - The M3 CS can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds and has a top speed of 180 mph.

WHERE:

Motor1.com - The M3 CS will be available exclusively in North America.

WHEN:

Motor1.com - First deliveries of the M3 CS are planned for this fall.

Motor1.com - Limited production of the M3 CS starts in July.

WHY:

Motor1.com - The M3 CS is a limited-run finale for the current-generation 3 Series.

HOW:

Motor1.com - The M3 CS achieves weight reduction through the use of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic, a titanium muffler, forged wheels, and carbon bucket seats.

Motor1.com - The M3 CS includes an options list with two retro-flavored Individual colors priced at $4,500 each.

(UPDATED May 18, 2026 17:43 UTC)

BMW has unveiled the 2027 M3 CS Handschalter, a limited-run finale for the current-generation 3 Series, which features a manual gearbox and rear-wheel drive. Weighing 75 pounds less than the standard M3, this model boasts a twin-turbo 3.0-liter engine that produces 473 horsepower and can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.1 seconds, with a top speed of 180 mph, all for a price of $108,450. Production is set to begin in July, with first deliveries expected this fall, and the M3 CS will be available exclusively in North America.