One month after the BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage made its spy debut in Germany, the special M4-based model with a reportedly limited production of 50 units has been spied testing at the Nürburgring, where BMW engineers are putting the final touches prior to the special model’s big reveal. The prototype retains the colorful camouflage wrap full of photos of iconic BMW models from the past and present, as a nod to the 50th anniversary of BMW M. Still, the livery can’t hide the lines of the unique body, inspired by the admittedly good-looking concept from 2015 and the gorgeous original 3.0 CSL from the ’70s.
The new spy shots give us a better idea of
the exterior design which sets the 3.0 CSL Hommage apart from its sibling, the
M4. The front and rear fenders appear to be wider, the suspension seems
lowered, while unique features like the different kidney grille, the sportier
front and rear bumpers, the slimmer LED lighting units, and the integrated rear
wing make sure this BMW won’t go unnoticed.
The 3.0 CSL Hommage will be based on the
recently revealed M4 CSL, the most hardcore variant of the model up to date.
Still, the limited-production special could get a more powerful version of the
twin-turbo 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine, rumored to produce anywhere between
560-600 hp. Power will be sent to the rear axle
through a manual gearbox as confirmed by BMW. We also expect an even more
track-focused suspension setup, beefier brakes, and extra weight-saving
measures. Those features together with the reworked aero could slash a few
seconds off the M4 CSL’s Nürburgring lap time of 7′ 20.206″, which is currently
the fastest among all BMW models.
The Bavarian firm has confirmed that the
BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage will debut before the end of the year. What remains to be
seen, besides its coachbuilt body and performance figures, is of course the
price tag. It will be without a doubt a rather steep figure if the really
limited production run is to be confirmed.
