The 1971 BMW 3.0 CSL did not begin life as a collector’s darling or a design statement. It was conceived as a blunt ...

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After working predominantly as a freelancer at CarHP/CarIndigo, Amreetam joined the TopSpeed team as a journalist in September 2021. In a world where SUVs are booming, he favors sedans and adores BMWs ...

The 3.0 CSL is one of BMW’s most venerated nameplates. Like many all-time classic sports cars, it was a racing homologation special coupe from the 1970s, nicknamed “the Batmobile” for its massive rear ...

And this 3.0 CSL is something unique. It’s a total departure from BMW’s standard operating procedure. Hand-built by a team of 30 people, the 3.0 CSL runs through eight production stations and assembly ...

BMW M turned 50 this year and celebrated by reviving one of its most legendary models: the 3.0 CSL. Revealed last week, the new 3.0 CSL is a modern take on the homologation E9 special launched by BMW ...

After lots of testing in all sorts of environments, BMW has finally pulled the wraps off the 3.0 CSL. The model has just debuted as part of the BMW M’s 50th anniversary celebrations, and just as we ...

Just a solitary example of the BMW 3.0 CSL is heading to Spain and the automaker’s local department has revealed that it sell the car in a private auction. With just 50 units of the 3.0 CSL being ...

When you think of a Batmobile, what comes to mind is a fictional badass spaceship-looking tank-like super mobile that launches missiles and bolts at the speed of light. Unbeknownst to most, a ...

In 2015, BMW showcased its 3.0 CSL Hommage R concept car, itself a reflection of the legendary 1970s 3.0 CSL “Batmobile,” and now, the German marque has officially unveiled its incredibly limited, ...

BMW has revealed a racing variant of its 3.0 CSL Hommage concept car. To make its debut at the Pebble Beach Concours D'elegance, is almost identical to the concept unveiled at the Concorso d’Eleganza ...