{"id":139647,"date":"2022-11-26T06:03:05","date_gmt":"2022-11-26T06:03:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/new-bmw-3-0-csl-is-a-re-bodied-m4-with-553-hp-and-a-manual-gearbox\/"},"modified":"2022-11-26T06:03:05","modified_gmt":"2022-11-26T06:03:05","slug":"new-bmw-3-0-csl-is-a-re-bodied-m4-with-553-hp-and-a-manual-gearbox","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/new-bmw-3-0-csl-is-a-re-bodied-m4-with-553-hp-and-a-manual-gearbox\/","title":{"rendered":"New BMW 3.0 CSL Is A Re-Bodied M4 With 553 HP And A Manual Gearbox"},"content":{"rendered":"
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BMW has finally unveiled the much-anticipated modern-day 3.0 CSL, a limited-production model based on the M4 featuring a fully redesigned body inspired by the ’70s original nicknamed the ‘Batmobile’. The swan song of the celebrations for BMW M’s 50th anniversary, it will be produced in just 50 numbered units. The 3.0 CSL is lighter than the M4 and comes fitted with the most powerful six-cylinder engine in the Bavarian automaker’s history delivering 553 hp (412 kW \/ 560 PS) mated to a manual gearbox.<\/p>\n

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Predictably, the model follows the theme of the gorgeous 2015 BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage Concept, although the design has been toned down for production while retaining the M4’s hard points.<\/p>\n

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The yellow-tinted headlights and the laser taillights are sourced from the M4 CSL, but they look different, being partially covered by the signature bulged front and rear fenders. The controversial grille of the new M3\/M4 is gone, replaced by more stylish kidneys finished in aluminum. There is also extensive use of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) components on all bodywork sections, while the rear silencer is made of titanium.<\/p>\n

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The most striking feature of the design is the large rear wing and the additional roof-mounted spoiler that both hark back to the E9 3.0 CSL \u201cBatmobile\u201d. BMW designers also added a more pronounced Hofmeister kink. The beautiful racing livery with BMW M graphics on the Alpine white color requires a special paint process adding an extra 6,700 manual work hours in production. Finally, the contrasting gold-finished alloy wheels that measure 20 inches at the front and 21 inches at the back are shod in bespoke Michelin rubber.<\/p>\n

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The interior is derived from the M3\/M4 but here it is bathed in Black Alcantara upholstery and carbon fiber accents with a matte finish. The rear bench is gone, replaced by a storage compartment with dedicated space for two helmets. The standard M Carbon full bucket seats have the 3.0 CSL emblem engraved into aluminum plates below the headrest inserts, while the numbering of each unit is visible on the dashboard. For weight-saving reasons, BMW reduced the acoustic insulation and added CFRP trim in the door panels, although the digital cockpit is retained. Another special touch is the retro-flavored white gearshift knob of the manual gearbox.<\/p>\n

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