Vorsteiner E92 BMW M3 Goes for CSL Look

Vorsteiner E92 BMW M3

By Brian Potter
September 15, 2008 6:00 PM
Filed Under: BMW, German, Tuners

Distinguished by a power to weight ratio improvement of 10%, the previous generation E46 CSL (Coupe, Sport, Lightweight) was slated as a purists' club-racer version of the standard M3 with many features intended to increase performance and reduce weight. Visually, it was differentiated by its' carbon fiber roof, front and rear bumper fascias with integrated carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFP) splitters, special 19-inch wheels and a decklid with integrated rear spoiler.

Unfortunately, BMW has decided to cancel plans for the E92 M3 CSL, however, that hasn't stopped California based tuner, Vorsteiner, from creating their own interpretation. With emphasis on the visual aspects, Vorsteiner has created a body kit which consists of a dry carbon fiber front add-on spoiler, rear diffuser with 3 integrated aero fins and a new replacement boot lid with a built in lip spoiler. Also, Vorsteiner has added a titanium performance exhaust system that weighs only 7.9 kg (17.3 lbs) versus the factory system that weighs 25.6 kg (56.3lbs). Vorsteiner has also developed a 5 spoke wheel design named V-302 series. This forged 3 piece aluminum wheel is available in 20x8.5J and 20x10J – front and rear respectively. For the interior, Vorsteiner offers a full carbon fiber interior trim kit to complement the carbon fiber exterior of the vehicle.

Source: Vorsteiner

Comments

st_efano
September 15, 2008 8:20 PM
cool, I really like it, well done

NISMO
September 15, 2008 8:40 PM
That subtle little lip in the front makes a huge difference for the better...all around well done...still not feelin the rear end tho.

NISMO
September 15, 2008 8:41 PM
Just to add...The wheels are perfect too

Joe_Limon
September 16, 2008 2:47 AM
for a second I had my hopes up for some nice carbon rims.

Xanavi23
September 16, 2008 4:02 AM
Very nice, very clean and the exhaust system is key even if it would theoretically make no real power gains, alot of weight lost.

Dontex
September 16, 2008 8:20 AM
nice and clean...not really fellin the rear though...exhaust tips need to be pushed to the edges more...but good upgrade overall...I knew some tuner was going to make a csl like version once BMW made that announcment...

IpsesNipse
September 16, 2008 12:30 PM
BMW M-models exhausts are allways a little closer to the middle. So for keeping it as a clean BMW i think they have to be positioned like they are. I think the exhausts are tho a bit too big and flashy. Rims are too big too bling bling, they should be more plain racing if they want it to be like a CSL. BMW wouldnt have made it like this at all. It doesnt deserve to be caalled CSL look

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