Manual sendoff: BMW M3 CS Handschalter delivers NA‑exclusive, rear‑drive performance

BMW is releasing the sixth‑generation M3 CS with a six‑speed manual and rear‑wheel drive for 2027, a North America–exclusive Handschalter that trims about 75 lb through CFRP seats, a titanium exhaust muffler, lighter wheels and other weight-saving parts. It uses the same 3.0 L inline‑six S58 as the standard M3 (473 hp) but without xDrive and with a manual gearbox instead of the automatic, and it’s priced around $107,100. This marks the end of manual M3 CS availability in this generation as BMW pivots toward electrification.