The M3 sprints to speed with a smooth but not ... but not too much as to scare away passengers. BMW’s steering wheels are still too thick for my tastes, though this one feels better in-hand.

What’s the new M3’s biggest forward step ... the resistance building through the steering wheel as they bite harder. And then it’s down to how early you want to open the throttle.

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Stiffer engine mounts have also been used that has allowed BMW M to use the CSL’s more aggressive gearbox mapping. The xDrive system is carried over from the M3, with the ability to de-couple ...