E9 interior (3.0 CS model, with Alpina steering wheel and shift knob) The BMW E9 is a range of coupés produced by German automaker BMW from 1968 to 1975. Initially released as the 2800 CS model, the E9 was based on the BMW 2000 C / 2000 CS four-cylinder coupés, which were enlarged to fit the BMW M30 six-cylinder engine. The E9's bodywork was built by Karmann.
As a racing car, the E9 was. The BMW "New six" sedan. Also known as the "E3" because of its chassis designation.
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The nickname "New six", referring to the in-line six cylinder engine, is a well built, roomy, nimble handling luxury sedan and precursor to the 7-series. Overshadowed by its beautiful E9 coupe sibling, the sedan never really got the respect it deserves. Since the drive train is the same as the E9 we added a.
BMW E9 Coupes Shopping Advice Our Expert: Arjun Soundararajan UUC Motorwerks To me, personally, from a shape standpoint, it's a classic profile of what is a BMW. It's remarkably nice over a bend or in a corner. It's very user-friendly.
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It's literally intended to be used as a daily driver. You're not going to go wrong with a 2800 or a 3.0. The 2800 came with rear drums.
I would steer. There are 8 BMW New Six Coupe. Browse and bid online for the chance to own a BMW E9 Coupe at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online.
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BMW 2000CS BMW The E9 wasn't born a legend, though. Its origins were in BMW's early 1960s "Neue Klasse" program, a fresh line of modern unibody cars, with all-new engines that yanked BMW from near-insolvency. The original Neu Klasse coupe, the 2000CS, wasn't hideous per se.
BMW E9: the Classic & Sports Car verdict The E9 is a quality car that, in good condition, is a delight to drive. But after many years in the doldrums, followed by a price explosion, many hide poor past repairs, swapped parts and identity crises. The BMW E9 coupe is about 3 inches lower than the Neue Klasse sedans on which it was based, helping to make the coupes notably sleeker than their four-door counterparts.
Unfortunately, the coupes are a good deal heavier as well - a federalized 3.0 CS like this weighs around 3,175 lb (1,440 kg). The E9 is often regarded as one of the most beautiful coupes of the mid-century era. Despite BMW coming close with models like the E31 8-Series, the E9's beauty, simplicity, and elegance have yet to be surpassed.
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