Who designed the BMW 3.0 CSi?

Wilhelm Hofmeister
Designed under Wilhelm Hofmeister, the same Hofmeister famous for the BMW window kink, it isn’t too surprising to find Bertone’s design sensibilities a couple of generations back. Bertone designed the BMW 3200CS, a V8, which would eventually become the 2000CS, a four cylinder, and then the E9.

How much is a BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage?

Even if it’s not sold out at that time, anyone that tries to get their hands on one will have to shell out somewhere between €600,000 and €700,000 ($635,000 – $740,000). All of this said, we should see the new 2023 BMW 3.0 CSL make its debut before the end of 2022 to celebrate the M division’s 50th birthday.

What does CS mean in M3 CS?

Coupé Sport
Back then, the abbreviation stood for “Coupé Sport”. In the meantime, CS is the symbol for “Competition Sport”, the designation for exclusive BMW M GmbH models with absolute racetrack suitability. The BMW M2 CS, the M3 CS and M4 CS are a part of this tradition.

When did the BMW 3.0 CSL come out?

From 1973 onwards, the BMW 3.0 CSL was the most powerful street version of the series.

What is CSL for BMW?

coupe, sports and lightweight
The brainchild of Gerhard Richter – visionary boss of BMW’s M division – the CSL (which stands for coupe, sports and lightweight) has been designed to be the purest and most focused M3 of all-time.

Is the BMW Hommage real?

As most of you know, the 3.0 CSL Hommage R is a nod back to the race version of BMW’s 3.0 CSL also known as the “Batmobile.” The nickname came from the street car’s rear wing, which itself has a cool story. The production car didn’t come with the wing installed from the factory.

How much does a BMW Hommage cost?

What is the difference between a BMW competition and a CS?

The M2 CS (Club Sport) was introduced in 2019 as a track version of the M2 Comp. The M2 CS uses the same engine as the F82 M4 with Competition Package; a more powerful version of the S55 rated at 444 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque.