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There is this view that the BMW E46 M3 CS model being launched under the tall shadow of the iconic BMW E46 M3 CSL model is unfortunate because it didn’t get the attention it deserved. In this video below, we can finally see how the two stack up against each other in a drag strip. Does one letter make a really big difference?
The BMW E46 M3 CSL’s core strength is its lightweight structure. There were CFRP materials aplenty in its body. To increase performance it received an SMG transmission enhanced with a special software that made it even more track-focused than in the standard model.
The BMW E46 M3 CS on the other hand is similar to the Competition Package models of today. In fact, it was advertised as M3 Competition Package in some markets. The CS badge generally equates to additional 19″ wheels and tires, bigger brakes, a faster steering ratio (14.5:1), and many software changes that make it more powerful than the standard model.
Having these two models face off is really a delight in itself!
