When you ask the Bavarian manufacturer about the reason for developing this novelty BMW 3.0 CSLthe answer is simple: We wanted to develop a model that would bring together the best of the M division’s know-how over the past five decades.. So, taking a a mythical name from brand to screw, it reinterpretation of the BMW 3.0 CSL restore everything codes vehicle M. Namely a in-line six-cylinder engineand manual gearbox and clean propeller.

The most powerful six-cylinder engine BMW has ever produced

Historically, iconic M division models were offered – with the same engine architecture – 277 hp with a 1978 BMW M1. Since 1991 and Art second generation M5then the power was increased to 340 hp. About 5th generation BMW M3launched in 2014, the maximum capacity has reached its peak 431 hp thanks to M TwinPower Turbo technology.

Today, under the hood of this BMW 3.0 CSL is hiding the best straight six than a homologated propeller car has ever known on the road. Living on competitive heritagein particular with DTM Championship (German Touring Car Championship), the twin-turbo inline six of this new BMW 3.0 CSL is currently under development 560 hp. For comparison, it is At 50 hp more than the current BMW M3 and M4.

Question couplethis BMW 3.0 CSL is evolving 550 Nm.

Manual transmission and pure traction

As you may have read above, this is the BMW 3.0 CSL specially developed for the 50th anniversary of M contains characteristic elements of the Motorsport division. So, the German builds – instead of an eight-speed automatic transmission – a six-speed manual transmission. BMW refers to a precise gearbox with perfectly adapted gear ratios for sports driving.

To further support the heritage and know-how of BMW and the Motorsport division, this new BMW 3.0 CSL is pure drive. The essence of x-Drive technology is here, all power is transferred to rear wheels only.

Of course, this BMW 3.0 CSL does too new technologies Bavarian company. Confused, we find Active M differentialwith M carbon-ceramic brakes captured by six-piston calipers in front, a M adaptive suspension or even a Traction control M.

BMW 3.0 CSL: hunting for extra kilograms

Weight is an inevitable enemy for an athlete. So the design of this new BMW 3.0 CSL does hunting for extra pounds. The German manufacturer uses carbon fiber reinforced plastic (carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP)). in “real” carbon also in the game with parts such as the roof, rear diffuser and many others made of this material. in titanium muffler allows, for its part, add 4.3 kg on the scales compared to a normal escape.

On board, the leitmotif is the same. Note a abundant use of carbon and light materials. This is, for example, a case M carbon seats. And sport obliges, work Alcantara (steering wheel, instrument panel) is required.

All this allows this BMW 3.0 CSL to display a power-to-weight ratio of 2.9 kg/hp.

Limited edition

An exceptional model, an exceptional series. This new BMW 3.0 CSL will indeed only be produced in 50 copies. A figure was found, you got it to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Motorsport division from the designer to the propeller.

This is reported by BMW three months of production required for all 50 copies. FYI, every model passes eight assembly cycles and an a special team of 30 technicians hand-picked are responsible for the build quality of each node.

Finally, if you want to own a piece of M Division history, know that prices – at the moment – ​​no word from BMW…