This M Coupe was posted on bmw5.co.uk by alpinaman. It’s mostly stock with the exception of the 2001+ curved monochromatic M badge on the hatch, short antenna, black and white BMW Roundel, M Coupe decals on the rear windows, and of course the 19″ Style 163 CSL wheels (19″ x 8.5″ ET44 27.8 lbs, 19″ x 9.5″ ET27 30.4 lbs). Although I shouldn’t be, I was somewhat surprised at the weight of the 19 ” CSLs compared to the stock 17″ M Style 40 Roadstars which weigh 21.1 lbs and 24.2 lbs. When you figure in the added weight of 19″ tires, that’s a significant increase. My assumption would be that Coupe Sport Lightweight would shed weight all around, regardless of an increase in size to the wheels. With an increase of 6.7 lbs front and 6.2 lbs rear, my assumption was clearly wrong. Regardless of the increased weight, I do like the look of the CSLs. I think they’d look even better on this Coupe with a decrease in ride height with a set of coilovers.

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