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The 3.0 CSL racecars were the first cars to be developed under the new BMW subsidiary, established in 1972, BMW Motorsports GmbH and were the first to sport the newly designated official colors of BMW Motorsport - red, blue and purple. Based on the 3.0 CS coupe production car, the 'L' is for lightweight, referring to the aluminum doors and hood, began an assault on European touring car racing that would make it one of the most successful production racers of all time.
The 3.0 CSL had lighter bodywork and wider wheels than the 3.0 CS and 3.0 CSi models of the day. The CSL could take complete advantage of BMW's potent 6-cylinder powerplant. A front-spoiler, roof wing, rear wing and front fender mounted gates, resulted in the racing BWM CSLs earning the nickname 'Batmobile.'
The CSL formed the foundation of BMW Motorsport's first racing efforts, dominating the European Touring Car Championship from 1973 to 1980. The last racing version employed a newly developed 3.5 liter DOHC engine to great success.
Weighing 2,431 pounds it had an inline six-cylinder engine with 430 horsepower at 9,000 RPM and a 5-speed manual Getrag transmission. It was one of a team of five cars campaigned by BMW of North America in 1975 and 1976, enjoying considerable success, winning IMSA races at Sebring, Laguna Seca, Riverside, Daytona, Lime Rock and Talladega. Some of the drivers involved in these successes included Hans Stuck, Sam Posey, Brian Redman, Ronnie Peterson, Dieter Quester, Benny Parsons, Peter Gregg and David Hobbs.
The 3.0 CSL had lighter bodywork and wider wheels than the 3.0 CS and 3.0 CSi models of the day. The CSL could take complete advantage of BMW's potent 6-cylinder powerplant. A front-spoiler, roof wing, rear wing and front fender mounted gates, resulted in the racing BWM CSLs earning the nickname 'Batmobile.'
The CSL formed the foundation of BMW Motorsport's first racing efforts, dominating the European Touring Car Championship from 1973 to 1980. The last racing version employed a newly developed 3.5 liter DOHC engine to great success.
Weighing 2,431 pounds it had an inline six-cylinder engine with 430 horsepower at 9,000 RPM and a 5-speed manual Getrag transmission. It was one of a team of five cars campaigned by BMW of North America in 1975 and 1976, enjoying considerable success, winning IMSA races at Sebring, Laguna Seca, Riverside, Daytona, Lime Rock and Talladega. Some of the drivers involved in these successes included Hans Stuck, Sam Posey, Brian Redman, Ronnie Peterson, Dieter Quester, Benny Parsons, Peter Gregg and David Hobbs.
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1975 BMW 3.0 CSL Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the BMW 3.0 CSL
(Data based on Model Year 1975 sales)
1975 BMW 3.0 CSL 'Batmobile' Chassis#: 4355057 Sold for USD$602,520 2022 RM Sothebys : Munich | |
1975 BMW 3.0 CSL 'Batmobile' Chassis#: 4355049 Sold for USD$291,000 2022 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island | |
1975 BMW 3.0 CSi Chassis#: 4350052 Sold for USD$16,800 2020 Historics at Brooklands - Ascot Racecourse | |
1975 BMW 3.0 CSi (E9) Coupe Chassis#: 4350043 Sold for USD$54,253 2019 Silverstone - Heythrop Classic Car Sale | |
1975 BMW 3.0CSi Chassis#: 4350037 Sold for USD$17,560 2014 Anglia Auction - Southern Ireland | |
1975 BMW 3.0 CSA Sold for USD$1,239 2013 Anglia Auction - Souther Ireland | |
1975 BMW 3.0 CSL 'BATMOBILE' Chassis#: 4355046 Sold for USD$218,400 2010 Bonhams - Royal Mirage, Dubai | |
1975 BMW 3.0 CSL 'BATMOBILE' Chassis#: 4355044 Sold for USD$124,844 2010 Bonhams - Les Grandes Marques a Monaco | |
1975 BMW 3.0 CSL ‘Batmobile' Chassis#: 4355049 Sold for USD$150,000 2009 Bonhams - Quail Lodge Resort and Golf Club |
BMW 3.0 CSLs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1975 BMW 3.0 CSL's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1975 BMW 3.0L CSI | 2265355 | 2019 Bonhams : MPH September Auction | $40,000 | $50,000 | |
1975 BMW 3.0 CSL Batmobile | 2275501 | 2018 RM Sothebys : Monaco | $290,000 | $390,000 | |
1975 BMW 3.0 CSI | 2265967 | 2016 Coys Blenheim Palace | $43,000 | $48,000 | |
1975 BMW 3.0 CS COUPE | 430722 | 2016 Coys Techno Classica | $28,000 | $35,000 | |
1975 BMW 3.0 CSi/L Group 2 Competition Coupé | 4340904 | 2011 Bonhams Power by BMW BMW Powered Motor Cars, Motorcycles & Related Automobilia | $325,000 | $375,000 | |
1975 BMW 3.0 CSi/L Group 2 Competition Coupé | 4340904 | 2011 Bonhams Power by BMW | $325,000 | $375,000 |
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