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BMW 3.0 CSL
1971 – 1975
Germany
A classic from the 1970s, the BMW 3.0 CSL was built from 1971 to 1975. All 3 variants use petrol engines, from 180 to 205 hp. Every version has a manual gearbox.
Body styleNot specified
Production1971 – 1975
Variants3
FuelPetrol
Key specifications (range)
Power180 – 205 hp
0–100 km/h6.9 – 7.3 s
Top speed212 – 222 km/h
Fuel economy10.9 – 11.2 L/100 km
Rear Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 4MT RWD (180 HP) 3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 180 hp | 7.3 s | 212 | 4-speed manual |
| 3.0L 4MT RWD (200 HP) 3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 200 hp | 6.9 s | 220 | 4-speed manual |
| 3.0L 4MT RWD (205 HP) 3.2 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 205 hp | 7.1 s | 222 | 4-speed manual |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 3003 cm3 (183 ci)
- Power
- 132 KW @ 6000 RPM180 HP @ 6000 RPM177 BHP @ 6000 RPM
- Torque
- 188 lb-ft @ 3700 RPM255 Nm @ 3700 RPM
- Fuel System
- 2 Carburetors
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 132 mph (212 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 7.3 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/70 VR14
Dimensions
- Length
- 182.3 in (4630 mm)
- Width
- 71.3 in (1811 mm)
- Height
- 53.9 in (1369 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 58.1/56.4 in (1,476/1,433 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 103.3 in (2624 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.5 in (140 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 15.9 cuFT (450 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.4
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2568 lbs (1165 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3638 lbs (1650 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 3003 cm3 (183 ci)
- Power
- 147 KW @ 5500 RPM200 HP @ 5500 RPM197 BHP @ 5500 RPM
- Torque
- 201 lb-ft @ 4300 RPM272 Nm @ 4300 RPM
- Fuel System
- Mechanical Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 137 mph (220 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 6.9 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/70 VR14
Dimensions
- Length
- 182.3 in (4630 mm)
- Width
- 71.3 in (1811 mm)
- Height
- 53.9 in (1369 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 58.1/56 in (1,476/1,422 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 103.3 in (2624 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.5 in (140 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 15.9 cuFT (450 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.4
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2568 lbs (1165 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3638 lbs (1650 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 3153 cm3 (192 ci)
- Power
- 151 KW @ 5600 RPM205 HP @ 5600 RPM202 BHP @ 5600 RPM
- Torque
- 211 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM286 Nm @ 4200 RPM
- Fuel System
- Mechanical Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 138 mph (222 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 7.1 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/70 VR14
Dimensions
- Length
- 182.3 in (4630 mm)
- Width
- 71.3 in (1811 mm)
- Height
- 53.9 in (1369 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 57.9/56.1 in (1,471/1,425 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 103.3 in (2624 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.5 in (140 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 15.9 cuFT (450 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.4
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2756 lbs (1250 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3638 lbs (1650 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km)
Length4,630 mm
Width1,811 mm
Height1,369 mm
Wheelbase2,624 mm
Curb weight1,165 – 1,250 kg
Torque255 – 286 Nm
Ranges across all 3 variants of this generation.