BMW’s M efficiency division has revealed the long-awaited, ultra-limited 3.0 CSL, with a novel exterior design and uprated energy, to spherical off its fiftieth anniversary celebrations.
Primarily based on the present G82 variant of the BMW M4, the BMW 3.0 CSL pays homage to the legendary 3.0 CSL ‘Batmobile’ from 1973, the agency’s lightened, uniquely styled rally racer that received the European Touring Automobile Championship 4 years in a row.
Pushed by probably the most highly effective straight-six engine ever utilized in a road-legal BMW M automotive, the three.0 CSL produces 552bhp and 405lb ft of torque. Energy is shipped to the rear wheels, and is managed by a six-speed guide transmission.
The mannequin’s crankcase has been made extra inflexible, BMW says, whereas the crankshaft has been lightened and the cooling system designed for extra enthusiastic driving.
It additionally makes use of an lively M differential, adaptive M suspension and M carbon-ceramic brakes that measure 400x38mm on the entrance and 380x28mm on the rear.
The three.0 CSL’s exterior bears the identical racing livery because the rally hero on which it’s primarily based, with Alpine White paintwork and carbon racing stripes. Yellow headlights, in the meantime, nod to the BMW M4 GT3, winner of each 2022’s driver and crew DTM championships.
Carbonfibre options all through the automotive, which turns into the agency’s first giant collection mannequin to be fitted with a carbon roof, whereas the bonnet, bootlid, entrance and rear aprons, aspect sills, rear diffuser and rear spoiler are all additionally constructed from the light-weight materials.
BMW says all-round enhancements have been made to aero and driving dynamics. The mannequin features chunkier wheel arches, a big rear spoiler and a bulkier rear finish, along with a brand new bonnet and headlights from the BMW M3.
Its fenders have additionally been upgraded to extra carefully resemble these on the unique 3.0 CSL, whereas the big rear spoiler bolsters downforce and traction to the rear axle.
BMW says the bigger wheel arches make room for 20in wheels on the entrance and 21in wheels on the rear, carrying bespoke tyres designed particularly for the three.0 CSL.
Inside, the three.0 CSL is fitted with carbon bucket seats and house for 2 helmets behind the driving force and passenger. The seats, steering wheel and roof liner are completed with Alcantara, that includes white stitching to match the outside paint.
Simply 50 3.0 CSL vehicles will probably be constructed – numbered from 01/50 to 50/50 – with manufacturing taking round three months at BMW’s Dingolfing plant in Germany. The marque has not revealed pricing or what number of vehicles will come to the UK.
