BMW M celebrates 50 years at Monterey Car Week

BMW M will celebrate 50 years of Monterey Car Week with a number of BMW M cars, including the new limited production M4 CSL and the new 2023 M8 Competition Coupe, Convertible, Gran Coupe, and more.

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BMW will also be showcasing some of its original M cars, including the 1973 3.0 CSL to the 493hp 2016 M4 GTS and more.

The new BMW M4 CSL fuses old-school racing passion with innovative technology to create a unique performance experience. Its uniqueness stems from two central mission statements: lighten, energize. A 40 hp increase over the current BMW M4 Competition to 543 hp and a 240 pound weight reduction conspire with the authentic Motorsport chassis DNA, and the results speak for themselves. On the Nordschleife circuit of the Nürburgring, which represents the ultimate benchmark for agility and driving precision for all BMW M cars, the M4 CSL recorded a lap time of 7: 20.2, the fastest time ever made for a production BMW. Worldwide production of the M4 CSL began in July and is limited to just 1,000 units, with a US base price of $139,900 plus $995 destination and handling. The BMW M4 CSL will make its public debut at Legends of the Autobahn on Thursday, August 18 at Pacific Grove Golf Links in Pacific Grove, Calif. The new M4 CSL can also be seen in action at the Rolex Monterey Motorsport Reunion Hillclimb event on Sunday August 21.

For the 2023 model year, the ferocious BMW M8 has received subtle but significant upgrades. Now available exclusively in the 617bhp Competition specification, the M8 Coupe, Convertible and Gran Coupe get new twin-bar grilles, new larger 12.3-inch Central Control Displays and new colors and trims. interior and exterior including track - optional M Carbon bucket seats out of the box. The 2023 BMW M8 Competition is on sale now. Base price for the Coupe and Gran Coupe is $134,100 plus $995 for destination and handling. The M8 Competition Gran Convertible starts at $143,700 plus $995 for destination and handling.

You can find more details on BMW's latest cars and what they have planned for Monterey Car Week at the link below.

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