Rumour has it that BMW plans to unveil its stripped out, track ready M3 CSL at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. It’s believed that BMW will use the same tricks it employed on the E46 M3 CSL in an effort to shave curb weight and increase performance. Predictably, luxuries like air conditioning, stereo and navigation won’t be offered, while the hood, bumper, booth and fenders will all be swapped with lighter carbon fiber pieces.
So while the weight loss program definately will increase the coupe’s performance, BMW will not just stop there. By contracting an additional 50horses, the E90 CSLs total output will be increased to a total of 470bhp that is reported to be good for a sub-four second century sprint on its way to a top speed of around 300km/h.
Apparently the production of the 2010 BMW M3 CSL will be limited to 100 units and will be priced at an estimated 90,000 Euros, or just over RM460,000 without including our exorbitant taxes.
Source: AutoBlog