BMW Battle: M3 CSL vs. M235i

Fairly intuitive comparison, however I already know which I would go with!


One is created by BMW's M division, and the other created by BMW's M Sport division.

In layman's terms; Motorsports Racing Engineering Division vs. M Sport Division

Front and rear of the M235i. Left; B66 Moonlight Silver. Right; A75 Melbourne Red. 

Not only was the E46 M3 the best (yes I mean it) M car BMW ever created, they went a few steps ahead, with the usage of Formula 1 technology, to create the companies second ever Coupe Sport Leichtbau - CSL. (Hence; lightweight chassis, upgraded brakes, suspension, re-engineered induction system and tuned S54).

1 of 2 colours the CSL was offered in; A08 Silbergrau / Silver Grey

Perhaps once the M2 releases, I can change my mind. Which would you go with?

BMW M235i Racing

BMW has provided the first official look at its upcoming track-only M235i Racing. An entry-level racer starting at €59,500 EUR (approximately  $87,098 CAD), the M235i is designed specifically for the likes of the VLN Endurance Championship and Nürburgring 24 Hours races and comes powered by a six-cylinder 3.0-liter TwinPower Turbo gas engine capable of 333 hp. Further details include aids like traction control, ABS and DSC while the exterior comes outfitted carbon fiber applications to the front and rear spoilers, as well as the mirror caps and rear diffuser – all a part of BMW M Performance’s latest offerings. Check out the first look at the M235i in action above and stay tuned for further details and specs from BMW on its latest racer.

2014 BMW 2 Series

BMW has unveiled the newest predecessor of the 1 series, the 2 series.

At launch, it will be available in two variants: 228i and the M235i. The 228i is powered by a 2.0 litre turbocharged engine with about 240 hp (0-60 in 5.4 seconds) with an eight-speed automatic transmission.

The M235i features a 3 litre turbocharged six-cylinder engine making roughly 322 horsepower (0-60 in 4.8 seconds).

The 2 series will make it's official appearance at the North American International Show.