BMW E9
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-->The BMW New Six CS (internal name BMW E9) is the two-door sport coupé in BMW's New Six line, produced from 1968 to 1975 alongside the four-door BMW E3 sedan.
It featured BMW M30 straight-6 engines of 2.5, 2.8 and 3.0 litres in road cars, with larger units used in racing.
It was very successful in racing and helped establish BMW's status as a sporty driver's car, with success in European Touring Car Championship and the Deutsche Rennsport Meisterschaft.
The CSL model is very collectible today.
Models
- 2.5CS produced in small numbers (874) from 1974 to 1975
- 2800CS
- 3.0CS: 180 PS, using twin Zenith 35/40 INAT carburetors
- 3.0CSi: With several modifications, including a new compression ratio, and retuned Bosch D-Jetronic Electronic fuel injection system, the 3.0CSi bumped power up to an impressive 200 PS (149.1 kW), with a 137 mph top speed.
- 3.0CSL: The 3.0CSL is considered the first project by the BMW M division. The car was a lightweight sports model of the 3.0 coupe. Special racing models with 3.2-litre (340 hp/253 kW) and 3.5-litre (430 PS) engines and aerodynamic trimmings helped establish BMW as a premier racing team.
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