Originally prepared as a touring car, the BMW 3.0 CSL had evolved into this highly successful Group 5 GT-racer by 1975. At that time it was equipped with a sophisticated 24-valve, 3.5-litre straight six engine and fitted with a very aggressive and wide bodykit. BMW built a total of four of these machines for their works team, which included the original art car designed by Alexander Calder. The most successful of these four, however, is the featured example. In 1976, it was raced for the factory by the Schnitzer team in the famous 'Gosser Beer' livery and won the Nurburgring 1000 km outright. Following a lengthy spell in Indonesia, this very rare works CSL returned to Europe in the early 2000s and as can be seen in our 24-shot gallery has been regularly raced. Today, it is actually for sale with German dealer Jan Luehn.
Still a key touring car producer, BMW secured the DTM driver's title this weekend with Marco Wittmann. To mark this achievement a special BMW M4 DTM Champion Edition has been created. It combines the same 500hp, water-injected engine of the M4 GTS with a stripped down and lightened interior. Finished in BMW Motorsport colours, the DTM Champion Edition is available at dealers right now.

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2016 BMW M4 DTM Champion Edition - Images, Specifications and Information

1975 - 1976 BMW 3.0 CSL Group 5 - Images, Specifications and Information