European buyers could order the CSL with a large rear wing, but it was left uninstalled at the factory in some markets because it was illegal for road use, so owners fitted it themselves.
Lead trim: 3.0 CSL (3,153 cc)
BMW 3.0 CSLE9 · 1972–1975
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Nobody in Burbles has spotted a BMW 3.0 CSL yet. See one on the street, point the app at it, and the first card is yours — with your @handle permanently credited on this page.
FactEuropean buyers could order the CSL with a large rear wing, but it was left uninstalled at the factory in some markets because it was illegal for road use, so owners fitted it themselves.
A homologation special introduced in May 1972 to make the E9 coupe eligible for the European Touring Car Championship. 1,265 were built and it was not sold in the United States.
Collectors Spotted in the BMW 3.0 CSL Lineage
No member has published a public street spot of the BMW 3.0 CSL yet — the First · Worldwide stamp is wide open.
Trims & Figures
One published trim in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 CSL (3,153 cc) | 1973–1975 | 3.2 L Inline-6 | 203 hp | 211 lb-ft | — | RWD | — | — |
Owning one
We don’t estimate running costs for a car like this. What it costs depends on its condition, its specialist and how it is driven, and an average would mislead.
Owners’ builds
Nobody has claimed one yet.
Photographs
Every 3.0 CSL was painted Alpine White by hand and sits on gold centre-lock wheels, 20 inches at the front and 21 at the rear.
European buyers could order the CSL with a large rear wing, but it was left uninstalled at the factory in some markets because it was illegal for road use, so owners fitted it themselves.
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Same body, same money, other badges — tap any card to flip.
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