The 1975 BMW 3.0 CSL (Coupe Sport Leichtbau) (E9) is a homologation model designed for Group 2 and Group 5.
It's often referred to as the 'Batmobile' due to its appearance. The rear spoiler was included with the purchase of the car but it was not installed during production as its use was illegal on German motorways.
The CSL was a success in motorsport particularly in the European Touring Car Championship during the 1970's. Production began in 1972 and was ceased in 1975.
It is also the first and second BMW commissioned "Art Car." BMW commissioned the first car to be created by Alexander Calder and the second was created by Frank Stella.
Games[]
Need for Speed: World[]
The 3.0 CSL was added into the car dealer of Need for Speed: World on August 3, 2012 as a tier 2 vehicle. Since August 22, 2012, it has been featured as a B class vehicle.
The driving behaviour of the 3.0 CSL is similar to that of the BMW M3 Sport Evolution. Steering is responsive and remains to be so even during excessive cornering. Nitrous boost, acceleration and top speed are also nearly identical to the E30. Its top speed is 188 mph (303 km/h).
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E
250
251
D
400
401
C
500
501
B
600
601
A
750
751
S
1000
473692
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| Stock: 473 (C class) | Maximum: 692 (A class) |
Silver
The Silver style is an Amerikon Speedsystems performance tuned speedboost car that costs 
3000. It was made available on August 3, 2012.
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 570 547 668 496 Standard
3000 |
Yellow
The Yellow style is a rotationally available stock cash car that costs 
900,000, and was initially released on November 27, 2014.
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 473 407 573 440 Standard
900,000 |
Leicht
The Leicht style is an world vintage series car that costs 3300. It was released on September 6, 2012.
It is fitted with tuned quality Gromlen performance parts, 2-star Skill Mods, and various aftermarket parts.
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 614 611 711 522 World Vintage Series
3300 |
Shift 2: Unleashed[]
The 3.0 CSL is available in Shift 2: Unleashed as part of the downloadable Legends Pack.
The 3.0 CSL is a Retro Road vehicle with a performance index rating of B 1030 and a handling rating of 4.00. It is one of the fastest Legends Pack vehicles alongside the Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 3.0.
Need for Speed: Edge[]
The 3.0 CSL Group 4 1975 appears in Need for Speed: Edge.
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A 527
Requires 100 blueprints to produce
Top Speed 526
Acceleration 524
Nitro Capacity 531
Strength 361
Durability 353
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Trivia[]
- In Need for Speed: World, the 3.0 CSL has a 5-speed transmission.
Gallery[]
Silver
Yellow
"Leicht"
Stock
Stock
Stock
(Promotional Image)