BMW 3.0 CSL
200bhp
Power
6.9s
0-100 km/h
220km/h
Top Speed
How hard it pulls.
Peak g-force the instant you bury the throttle, estimated from the car's 0–100 time and drivetrain.
BMW 3.0 CSLEstimated peak launch g from the 0–100 time and drivetrain: an honest approximation, not a measured figure.
The BMW 3.0 CSL is a 2-door coupé by BMW, with 200 bhp, a 0-100 km/h time of 6.9 seconds and a top speed of 220 km/h.
Overview
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The 3.0 CSL was BMW's homologation special for touring-car racing, and it earned the nickname Batmobile after the aerodynamic package was added. The body used thinner steel and aluminium panels, the engine was enlarged to 3.0 litres, and the car was stripped of unnecessary trim. It was fast, balanced and hugely successful on track. It also established BMW's motorsport division as a force to be reckoned with.
Specifications
Engine
3.0 L inline-six
Displacement
3.0L
Power
200 bhp
0-100 km/h
6.9s
Top Speed
220 km/h
Drivetrain
RWD
Country
Germany
Body Style
2-door coupé
Years
1971–1975
Production
1,265
Specifications are manufacturer-published figures.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the specifications of the BMW 3.0 CSL?
The BMW 3.0 CSL is a 2-door coupé by BMW, with 200 bhp, a 0-100 km/h time of 6.9 seconds and a top speed of 220 km/h.
How many BMW 3.0 CSL were made?
BMW produced 1,265 units of the BMW 3.0 CSL.
What drivetrain does the BMW 3.0 CSL use?
The BMW 3.0 CSL is configured with rear-wheel drive.
What type of car is the BMW 3.0 CSL?
The BMW 3.0 CSL is a sports cars manufactured by BMW in Germany. Production ran from 1971 to 1975.