BMW E9

BMW 3.0CSL race car

The BMW New Six CS (internal name BMW E9) is the two-door sport coupé in BMW's New Six line, produced from 1968 to 1975 alongside the four-door E3 sedan. It featured straight-6 engines of 2.5, 2.8 and 3.0 litres in road form, with larger units used in racing. It was very successful in racing and helped establish BMW's status as a sporty driver's car. The CSL model is very collectable today.

Models

2.5CS produced in small numbers (874) from 1974 to 1977
2800CS
3.0CS: 180 PS, using twin Zenith 35/40 INAT carburetors
3.0CSi: With several modifications, including a new compression ratio and retuned Bosch D-Jetronic Electronic fuel injection system, the 3.0CSi bumped power up to an impressive 200 PS (149.1 kW), with a 137 mph top speed.
3.0CSL: The 3.0CSL is considered the first project by the BMW M division. The car was a lightweight sports model of the 3.0 coupe. Special racing models with 3.2-litre (340 hp/253.5kW) and 3.5-litre (430 PS) engines and aerodynamic trimmings helped establish BMW as a premier racing team.
All CS (E9) models are considered to be inferior to the grandfather of BMW's famous "7-series"... the beautiful E3 3.0 Bavaria.