With only 1,383 examples produced during its 2004 production run, the E46 M3 CSL was the definitive 'Touring Car' for the road.

When new, the UK market received 422 examples in total, available in only two colours, Silver-Grey Metallic and Black Sapphire Metallic, with only 106 UK examples finished in Black.
The proven S54B32 in-line six-cylinder engine of the standard M3 remained in the CSL as the 3,246cc S54B32HP but now offered 360bhp as further development of the camshafts and valve-gear by the engineers at BMW M Sport released a further 17bhp and an additional 5Nm torque.

A special highlight of the engine is its airbox as, not only is it particularly light, but the carbon component also generated a characteristic intake noise, distinctive and slightly addictive! This engine was mated to the 'state-of-the-art' SMG II transmission which features a launch-control mode that automatically shifts at the optimum point for maximum acceleration and this, in turn, was mated to the standar...