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 instrument to win back racing credibility, a lightweight weapon built so BMW could ...

Before the M cars, there was the Batmobile. The BMW 3.0 CSL (E9) racked up wins on the track and laid the foundation for today's BMW performance road cars. A new video from BMW Group Classic provides ...

The rivalry between the BMW E9 CSL and Ford Capri RS3100 in European Touring Car racing in the early 1970s provided some incredible on-track action for fans. But at a historic race even in Portugal ...

The 1968 BMW E9 coupe arrived as a stylish grand tourer, but it quietly did something more important than just look good. It ...

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 ...

Just in case anyone forgot, this year BMW proudly celebrates the M GmbH sporty division’s 50th anniversary. And the M3 Touring, M4 CSL, plus M3 and M4 special editions may have been just the tip of ...

Launched in 1972, the year BMW founded Motorsport GmbH, the 3.0 CSL is a homologation special based on the E9 family of coupes. Never sold in the United States, the inline-six legend was produced ...

Victor is a Mechanical Engineer and certified auto mechanic from Portugal. He specializes in automotive technology and maintenance. His articles are informational and educational, bringing to light ...

Hans-Joachim Stuck is a legend in sports car racing, most notably behind the wheel of Porsche's 962Cs in the mid-1980s. Before he became a two-time Le Mans winner, however, Stuck was one of the most ...