Bmw Batmobile Csl

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 addition of the "L" to the model name meant.

Facebook: / nm2255 Instagram / nicknm2255 2nd Channel: / nickcarvideos In today's video I'll take you guys onboard a beautiful 1975 BMW 3.0 CSL 'Batmobile' E9 FIA Group 2 Touring Car with Emile. This 1973 BMW 3.0 CSL "Batmobile" is for sale on Cars & Bids! Extensive Restoration, Lightweight "Non-City Package" Car, Later-Production 3.2-Liter Inline 6! Auction ends July 7 2025. 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. Here's what made this limited-run icon one of BMW's boldest moves. The Aero Kit Wasn't Just for Show The massive rear wing, front air.

This 1974 BMW 3.0 CSL is one of 1,265 homologation specials built between 1971 and 1975 and is said to be one of 167 examples produced from July 1973 with a 3.2-liter inline-six and a "Batmobile" body kit. The BMW 3.0 CSL race car was nicknamed the " Batmobile " for its stunning body work and aggressive aero. BMW Motorsport was established in early 1971 to develop an E9-based machine capable of winning the European Touring Car Championship (ETCC).

The resultant 3.0 CSL made its debut at the beginning of the 1973 season, by which time the Ford Capri RS2600 had long since established itself as the dominant force. A BMW 3.0 CSL "Batmobile" started at around 40,000 German marks in 1973, says BMW Group Classic, which converted to USD would've been around $12,480. Adjusted for inflation, that'd be $84,000 in today's money.

However, due to its racing history and rarity, Hagerty estimates that a good condition example now costs no less than $300,000. 1974 BMW 3.0 CSL "Batmobile" Share Share By Peter Gleeson on November 12, 2024 in German January 2025 issue Courtesy of Bonhams Cars. Launched in May 1972, the BMW 3.0 CSL has long been one of the most popular racing car.

Nicknamed 'Batmobile' because of its visually aggressive look, it has won many races of different category during its career, such as every occasion of the European Touring Car championship from 1975 to 1979.