On 24 November 2022, BMW revealed an all-new 3.0 CSL based on the BMW M4, paying homage to the original E9 3.0 CSL. It features a more powerful 3.0-liter Inline-six cylinder engine producing 412 kW (560 PS; 553 hp) and 550 N⋅m (406 lb⋅ft) of torque and is being built to celebrate BMW M's 50th Anniversary. only 50 units will be produced.

All facets of its character – dynamic exterior elegance, a classic sportscar cockpit, intelligent lightweight construction, a straight 6-cylinder engine, manual transmission and rear-wheel drive – are based on traditional principles of a BMW M automobile.

From Batmobile to objet d’art to European champion – the BMW 3.0 CSL is a lot of things, just not boring. A portrait of the many-sided character of the lightweight coupé from 1973.

As the first M ever, the 1972 BMW 3.0 CSL is a legend. The latest edition of the icon was created with a great deal of heart and soul, passion, and attention to detail. BMW M Magazine explains how it came about, what the development looked like …

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The BMW 3.0 CSL was a special variant of the BMW New Six Coupe. Introduced in 1972, the 3.0 CSL was created in order for BMW to reach homologation requirements for the European Touring Car Championship.

Review of the BMW 3.0 CSL - a touring car superstar and the heroic piece of machinery which put BMW back among the all-time racing greats.

Nov 25, 2022 · What’s the original 3.0 CSL all about? How fast was it? What’s it worth today? We have the answers

Mar 27, 2025 · With a price tag hitting the $1 million mark on the secondary market, the BMW 3.0 CSL is the most expensive new BMW ever made. Our guide for this unique driving experience …

The injection versions culminated in 206bhp, and the engines’ excellence and brio incited BMW to propose a special, lighter version, the 3.0 CSL Coupé, with panelled aluminium bodywork. The use of injection, and a small increase in capacity, took basic engine-power to 206bhp.