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BMW M3 CSL (E46)
#70 • Allemagne • 2003 - 2004 • Sport Automobile & Rallye

BMW M3 CSL (E46)

The Carbon-Roofed Track Perfection

La BMW M3 CSL (E46) est célébrée dans le monde entier comme une étape majeure de l'histoire automobile. Dotée d'un moteur 3.2L S54 Naturally Aspirated Inline-6 de 360 HP, elle incarne l'excellence mécanique.

Spécifications Techniques

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Points Clés

  • Weight reduced by 110 kg using world's first mass-production carbon-fiber reinforced plastic roof
  • Massive carbon airbox creating an unforgettable induction roar at 8,000 RPM
  • Lapped the Nürburgring Nordschleife in an astonishing 7:50

Histoire du Développement et Héritage

The development of the BMW M3 CSL (E46) (2003 - 2004) represents a watershed moment for BMW and the automotive industry. Engineered in Germany during the 2000s, this machine pushed the boundaries of speed, styling, and engineering. Its 3.2L S54 Naturally Aspirated Inline-6 paired with a SMG II 6-speed sequential manual allowed it to reach 250 km/h (174 mph delim) with breathtaking acceleration (4.6s 0-100 km/h). Over the decades, it won countless accolades, inspired generations of drivers, and permanently cemented its reputation as a world-renowned icon.

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