BMW M3 CS Touring: Fastest Wagon Ever on the Nordschleife
7:29.490 minutes around the Nürburgring — a new record for any production wagon.
The Fastest Wagon in History
BMW has set a new benchmark for performance estates. The BMW M3 CS Touring completed the Nordschleife in 7:29.490 minutes, making it the fastest wagon (estate/Kombi) ever recorded on the 20.832 km “Green Hell”
The lap was verified under production-standard conditions, monitored by an independent organization. It breaks the previous record of 7:35.060 minutes set by the BMW M3 Touring (2022)
Engine & Powertrain
- 3.0-litre inline-six (S58)
- 405 kW / 550 hp, 650 Nm
- 0–100 km/h: 3.5 s
- Top speed: 300 km/h
- Transmission: 8-speed M Steptronic with Drivelogic
- Drivetrain: M xDrive all-wheel drive
Fuel consumption (WLTP): 10.5 L/100 km
CO₂ emissions: 238 g/km (Class G)
Chassis & Control
The chassis package is tuned specifically for high-speed track use:
- Reinforced engine mounts for sharper response
- M Adaptive Suspension with CS calibration
- M Dynamic Mode (MDM) for higher performance thresholds
- M Compound brakes standard; M Carbon-ceramic optional
This setup delivers greater precision in load transfer, braking stability, and cornering balance — all critical to sub-7:30 lap pace.
Everyday Usability
Despite record-setting track performance, the M3 CS Touring retains practicality:
- Boot capacity: 500–1,510 L
- Five-door layout with high-opening tailgate
- Cabin: M Carbon seats, digital cockpit, versatile storage
It embodies BMW M’s “One Car Solution”: uncompromised track speed and whole daily usability
Conclusion
With a 7:29.490 Nordschleife lap, the BMW M3 CS Touring becomes the fastest wagon ever built — combining Nürburgring precision with everyday capacity.
Source: BMW Group PressClub / Yours Analysis
