Based on the 3.0 CS coupe production car, the CSL ('L' is for lightweight, referring to the aluminum doors and hood) began an assault on European touring car racing that would make it one of the most successful production racers of all time.

Some of these Group 5 cars are distinguished with a much longer rear wing and a more protruding front spoiler as raced at Le Mans. Furthermore they were fitted with an upright 3.5-liter 24 valve M49 engine compared to the Group 4 IMSA Spec with 30° angle engine. 1976 BMW 3.0 CSL Group 5 Gallery

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.

Mar 13, 2013 · In 1976 Peter Gregg and Brian Redman achieved victory in the Daytona 24 Hours against stiff competition from Porsche and Corvette – BMW’s first blue riband victory in North America, and where we had caught up with this, the winning car. BMW North America still retain ownership of this chassis, after 38 years.

Feb 1, 2024 · Today, this BMW 3.0 CSL Group 2 is a desirable model for those wishing to participate in historic motorsport with a high-performance, reliable and rare automobile.

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The 3.0 CSL has over time become a true collector’s car with prices increasing steadily to reflect this. It combines everyday useability and practicality with sports car performance in the same …

1976 BMW 3.0 CSL technical specifications and data. Engine, horsepower, torque, dimensions and mechanical details for the 1976 BMW 3.0 CSL. CO2, emis...

Nov 20, 2018 · Launched in May 1972, the BMW 3.0 CSL has long been one of the most popular racing car. Nicknamed ‘Batmobile’ because of its visually aggressive look, it has won many races of different category during its career, such as every occasion of the European Touring Car championship from 1975 to 1979.

1976 BMW 3.0 CSL Coupe, chassis 001 CSL. This car won the European Touring Car Championship in 1976 and was runner up in 1977. The 19 races it ran in those...