BMW has unveiled the M3 CS Touring ahead of its worl premiere Mount Panorama Circuit in Bathurst, in the Australian state of New South Wales.

It looks almost identical to the M3 CS sedan, barring the new diagonal LED signatures in the headlights that glow yellow.

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The elongated kidney grille get a new horizontal Y-shaped design and a red border

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At the rear, it gets a carbon-fibre diffuser and a red contour on the roof spoiler.

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BMW M3 CS Touring rolls on 19-inch front and 20-inch rear wheels as standard. These can be opted in gold bronze or black, both with matte finishes.

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Highlight is its performance. Top speed of 300 kmph. 0 to 100 kmph in just 3.5 seconds.

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Powered by a 3.0-litre inline-six engine which pumps out 537 bhp and 650 Nm of peak torque.

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Layout remains the same as the standard M3 Touring but spruced up with M Sport highlights.

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Interior highlights include M Carbon bucket seats and likewise CFRP steering wheel shift paddles.

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BMW has priced the M3 CS Touring at £120,600 (equivalent to Rs 1.08 crore. Will be available in limited units.

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