Photoshoot: the Rare E46 M3 CSL with Even Rarer E92 M3 GTS

Jason · 03-17-2012, 02:38 PM

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Photoshoot: the Rare E46 M3 CSL and Even Rarer E92 M3 GTS

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Here's a sight not easily or commonly seen - two of the rarest and fastest production M3s ever made. Both the E46 M3 CSL and E92 M3 GTS were lightweight models of the standard M3 with a modest power bump. Each also figured other upgraded components such as suspension and braking.

Only 1,400 of the M3 CSL were produced for its only model year (2004). The M3 CSL was 240 pounds lighter than the regular M3 and featured a 17hp /1 lb-ft torque gain over the standard M3. It was only available in Silver Grey Metallic and Black Sapphire Metallic.

The M3 GTS is an even rarer example, with only 250 units produced. Announced in 2009 and deliverd in 2010, the GTS shed 300 pounds from the standard E92 M3 while adding 36 hp / 30 lb-ft torque.

All this weight reduction lead to some impressive track times. The M3 GTS lapped the Nurburgring in 7:48 and the M3 CSL did it in 7:50, besting many of the exotics available at the times of their release.

Neither model made it into the North American market.

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3XTR3M3 · 03-28-2012, 10:21 AM

The E46 M3 is aging so well. Great shots!

neuronpetkowski · 03-28-2012, 10:24 AM

Beautiful vehicles.

tpipta · 03-28-2012, 10:24 AM

So damn sexy.

GOLFFRR · 03-28-2012, 10:26 AM

Very nice

THE TECH · 03-28-2012, 10:26 AM

Beauties

kchu221 · 03-28-2012, 10:27 AM

i love it!

DJJG-KWSW · 03-28-2012, 10:27 AM

nicee

BenTrovato · 03-28-2012, 10:28 AM

Awesome shots for 2 rare beauties

bimmerJP · 03-28-2012, 10:33 AM

E46 CSL is still sexyyy...

Kensta335 · 03-28-2012, 10:34 AM

I'll take one of each please.

Anderw · 03-28-2012, 10:38 AM

M3ryder55 · 03-28-2012, 10:40 AM

E46 design is timeless. Hopefully the same can be said about the E90/E92/E93 generation in a few years. The E46 won my heart over as a young teen when it first launched. I had an E46 M3 wall with random pics of modded M's all over the place. I said back than, I dont think the car will ever look "old".. one day it will but looking great still!

PARTS@STBMW · 03-28-2012, 10:44 AM

I'll take one of each please!

GuitarDTO · 03-28-2012, 10:49 AM

Those CSL wheels were/are legendary. That CSL is design perfection.

positiveions · 03-28-2012, 10:53 AM

E46CSL M3 still stand out in the crowd

Forster · 03-28-2012, 10:57 AM

Ahhh dream cars! The e46 M3 csl will always be my favorite M3

derekp · 03-28-2012, 10:57 AM

Couldn't agree more with how well the E46 has aged! Great shots.

Prince_of_Persia · 03-28-2012, 11:01 AM

E46 CSL looks sooooo hottttt!!!!! Love this car!

PKumarM3 · 03-28-2012, 11:04 AM

wow the e46 m3 is so much prettier than the e92 m3.

MUFCbmwbear · 03-28-2012, 11:16 AM

I think I just filled the cup

summall · 03-28-2012, 11:25 AM

Nice orange

03-17-2012, 02:38 PM	#1
Jason Administrator 42804 Rep 21,307 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Photoshoot: the Rare E46 M3 CSL with Even Rarer E92 M3 GTS BIMMERPOST NEWS Photoshoot: the Rare E46 M3 CSL and Even Rarer E92 M3 GTS 87 COMMENTS Tweet Here's a sight not easily or commonly seen - two of the rarest and fastest production M3s ever made. Both the E46 M3 CSL and E92 M3 GTS were lightweight models of the standard M3 with a modest power bump. Each also figured other upgraded components such as suspension and braking. Only 1,400 of the M3 CSL were produced for its only model year (2004). The M3 CSL was 240 pounds lighter than the regular M3 and featured a 17hp /1 lb-ft torque gain over the standard M3. It was only available in Silver Grey Metallic and Black Sapphire Metallic. The M3 GTS is an even rarer example, with only 250 units produced. Announced in 2009 and deliverd in 2010, the GTS shed 300 pounds from the standard E92 M3 while adding 36 hp / 30 lb-ft torque. All this weight reduction lead to some impressive track times. The M3 GTS lapped the Nurburgring in 7:48 and the M3 CSL did it in 7:50, besting many of the exotics available at the times of their release. Neither model made it into the North American market. * Click on images for hi-res wallpaper version * * Click on images for hi-res wallpaper version *
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M3ryder55 Major 196 Rep 1,318 Posts Drives: 15' MW/SO Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chatsworth, CA iTrader: (3)	E46 design is timeless. Hopefully the same can be said about the E90/E92/E93 generation in a few years. The E46 won my heart over as a young teen when it first launched. I had an E46 M3 wall with random pics of modded M's all over the place. I said back than, I dont think the car will ever look "old".. one day it will but looking great still!
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