Bmw Batmobile Race Car

This 1973 BMW 3.0 CSL is one of 1,265 homologation specials built between 1971 and 1975, only 167 of which came from the factory with a "Batmobile" body kit. It was reportedly owned by former racing driver Dieter Quester before being acquired by the current owner and converted to a race car in 2014, having since been campaigned in HSR and SVRA. Forget one of one: this particular BMW 3.0 CSL is, quite literally, the very first M race car, and it's up for sale for presumably many dollars.

Doug's Take Wow - an E9 BMW 3.0 CSL "Batmobile" on Cars & Bids! The Batmobile is a legendary car, touting insane aerodynamic styling and a racing pedigree that established BMW Motorsport. The BMW 3.0 CSL was introduced in 1972 as a homologation special, designed to meet the requirements for BMW's entry into touring car racing. The original BMW 3.0 CSL Batmobile is an almost mythological car that has graced countless teenager's bedrooms walls in poster form, and features prominently in many adult's automotive bucket lists.

The BMW 3.0 CSL Batmobile BMW introduced the 3.0 CSL in 1972 as an homologation special based on the popular 3.0 CS/CSi sporting coupe. The 1971 BMW 3.0 CSL, affectionately known as the 'Batmobile,' represents a pivotal chapter in BMW's racing history. Chassis 2211343, a unique prototype developed by Broadspeed for Group 2 competition, showcases engineering brilliance, a storied racing career, and iconic design.

From Batmobile to objet d'art to European champion - the BMW 3.0 CSL is a lot of things, just not boring. A portrait of the many-sided character of the lightweight coupé from 1973. The BMW 3.0 CSL didn't just earn the nickname "Batmobile"-it owned it.

With outrageous aero, stripped-down weight, and real racing pedigree, it blurred the line between street car and track machine. The factory team would also support quasi-works cars from Alpina and Schnitzer whom had been racing the E9 2800 CS since 1970. BMW Motorsport's ETCC campaign was dovetailed with an attack on the domestic Deutsche Rennsport Meisterschaft (DRM).

A new video from BMW Group Classic provides an overview of this iconic car. Unleashed on race circuits in 1973, the 3.0 CSL was a racing version of the E9-generation 3.0 CS, BMW's large coupe of.