Yesterday, BMW revealed a unique Nürburgring record with its extreme M3 CS Touring, now crowned as the quickest station wagon to lap the legendary Nordschleife.
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Yesterday, BMW revealed a unique Nürburgring record with its extreme M3 CS Touring, now crowned as the quickest station wagon to lap the legendary Nordschleife.
BMW M3 CS Touring Breaks Record

In April, BMW’s M3 CS Touring lapped the Nürburgring in 7 minutes, 29.49 seconds, setting a new record for the fastest wagon around the track.
A Surprising Driver Behind the Wheel

Unlike many record attempts, the lap wasn’t completed by a pro racer. BMW development engineer Jörg Weidinger piloted the car to victory.
Beating Its Own Sibling

The CS Touring beat the previous record, held by the standard M3 Touring, by over five seconds, cementing its place as the ultimate BMW wagon.
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Faster Than Sports Cars

The M3 CS Touring’s lap time puts it ahead of cars like the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, the C8 Corvette, and even the previous-generation BMW M5.
Close to Supercar Territory

The wagon’s time is less than a second slower than the Nissan GT-R, a car renowned for its Nürburgring prowess.
Power and Performance

The M3 CS Touring is powered by a turbocharged straight-six engine producing 543 horsepower, paired with all-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic.
Lightweight Engineering

To achieve its blistering lap, BMW used extensive carbon fiber components and fitted standard carbon bucket seats to cut weight.
Everyday Usability Meets Racing DNA

Despite its performance credentials, the M3 CS Touring retains five seats and a large cargo area, blending practicality with extreme speed.
No U.S. Availability—Yet

BMW has no plans to bring the M3 Touring to the United States, but future demand for wagons like the M5 Touring could change that.
A New Benchmark for Wagons

With this lap, BMW has proven that practicality doesn’t have to come at the expense of performance, setting a new standard for performance wagons.