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BMW 3.0 CSL - BEHIND THE SCENES.

BMW 3.0 CSL – a legend that is inextricably linked with BMW Motorsport and BMW M GmbH. As the very first model in 1972, the sports car marked the beginning of a long and successful history of high-performance automobiles from BMW M. Five decades later, on the 50th anniversary of M GmbH, this automotive icon is coming back to life: BMW M is bringing the 3.0 CSL back onto the road as a strictly limited new edition, fulfilling a wish that M enthusiasts and BMW M employees have cherished for many years. In our feature series, they have their say: developers and pioneers tell how the BMW 3.0 CSL became reality.

"WHAT WE MAKE WILL BE SPECIAL."

Dirk Häcker is Head of Development at BMW M GmbH and is therefore in charge of electrification as well as the development of the new BMW M prototype for innovative drive and chassis control systems. In this exclusive interview, the development engineer discusses the topic of electric mobility at BMW M, explains all the details of the new high-performance concept and tells us what to expect from the world's most powerful letter in the coming years.

"EVOKING EMOTION IS MY SIGNATURE."

Franciscus ‘Frank’ van Meel is the man behind the most powerful letter in the world. Under his leadership, BMW M GmbH developed the sporty M xDrive all-wheel drive system to production readiness a few years ago. Now the Dutch-born CEO is poised to transform the company for the electric age. And even that won’t rattle the father of six. In the interview he tells us about electric drives, manual transmissions and a strong future.

THE BMW M CSL PROTOTYPES.

Competition, Sport, Lightweight: Attributes that have always characterized the sportiest M automobiles. Besides well-known models like the BMW 3.0 CSL from 1973, the BMW M3 CSL from 2003 and the new BMW M4 CSL, innovation carriers were created which have remained largely unknown. In the video, you’ll experience unique cars which have never been seen in this context before: Join us on a visit to one of BMW M’s best-kept secret garages.

THE DESIGN DNA OF BMW M.

They are bursting with both energy and style in equal measure. The older models have matured into automotive icons, while the newer ones are high-end sports cars with superior all-round characteristics. Alongside performance, a charismatically polished design has developed that transforms a BMW into an M model. Marcus Syring interprets the origins of the brand and infuses them with further facets. He’s Head of the BMW M Design Studio and explains the design DNA of the brand.

50 YEARS OF BMW M UP CLOSE.

BMW M is celebrating its 50th anniversary, and the BMW Museum in Munich is joining in the celebrations with the new exhibition “BMW M. The most powerful letter in the world.” 26 special vehicles are shown in eight different rooms. In the video, you can experience a first look at this stunning exhibition with Ede Weihretter (M Enthusiast and BMW M Driving Experience Instructor), Hans Rahn (Head of Vehicle Prototyping, Manufacturing Concept, Integrations) and curator Dr Andreas Braun.

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BMW M4 Competition Convertible with M xDrive [1] :

Fuel consumption combined in l/100 km 10.5

CO2 emissions combined in g/km 239

CO2 class G

^[1]Performance data of petrol engines apply to vehicles using RON 98 fuel. Fuel consumption data apply to vehicles using reference fuels in accordance with EU Regulation 715/2007. Unleaded RON 91 and higher with a maximum ethanol content of 10% (E10) may also be used. BMW recommends RON 95 fuel. For high-performance automobiles, BMW recommends RON 98 fuel.

Range depends on various factors, in particular: individual driving style, route characteristics, outside temperature, heating/air conditioning, pre-conditioning.

For plug-in hybrid: Electric drive depending on battery charging level.

For plug-in hybrid: At temperatures below minus 10 degrees Celsius, the fully electric drive system is only available after a few kilometres of driving, once the battery has heated to operational temperature.

For plug-in hybrid: Composed of combustion engine drive and electric drive. Electric drive depending on battery charging level.

For models with Boost function: Temporary uprating <10 seconds in excess of specified nominal value.

The models illustrated include optional equipment. Due to regular software updates, screen designs in the communication may differ from the actual screen design in your car.

All vehicles, equipment, combination possibilities and varieties shown here are examples and can differ in your country. In no way do they constitute a binding offer by the BMW M GmbH. Visit your local BMW website or see your authorised BMW M Retailer for accurate details on the offers in your country.

The stated values were determined in accordance with the prescribed WLTP measurement method. The actual values depend on various factors, e.g. load, driving style, route, weather, auxiliary users (including air conditioning), tires, battery state of health. For ranges, data determined as per WLTP takes into account any optional equipment (available on the German market in this case).

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M INSIGHTS.

BMW 3.0 CSL - BEHIND THE SCENES.

BMW 3.0 CSL - BEHIND THE SCENES.

"WHAT WE MAKE WILL BE SPECIAL."

"EVOKING EMOTION IS MY SIGNATURE."

THE BMW M CSL PROTOTYPES.

THE DESIGN DNA OF BMW M.

50 YEARS OF BMW M UP CLOSE.

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M INSIGHTS.

BMW 3.0 CSL - BEHIND THE SCENES.

BMW 3.0 CSL - BEHIND THE SCENES.

"WHAT WE MAKE WILL BE SPECIAL."

"EVOKING EMOTION IS MY SIGNATURE."

THE BMW M CSL PROTOTYPES.

THE DESIGN DNA OF BMW M.

50 YEARS OF BMW M UP CLOSE.

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