BMW 3.0 CSL Batmobil

With 206PS against evil

Motorsport icon of the 80s

With 6.1 kg/hp, the final expansion stage of the BMW 3.0 CSL offered outstanding driving dynamics and excellent handling. The model variant of the 3.0 CSL produced from 1973 to 1975 is not called the “Batmobile” for nothing and dominated touring car motorsport for six years. Only 167 of the BMW delivered as a homologation vehicle were built, making it a rarity on German roads.

Start and finish

The journey of the vehicle restoration began at a partner company, which dismantled the 3.0 CSL down to the bodywork. In order to obtain a complete overview of the work required, the vehicle was stripped of paint using a water jet. Numerous rust penetrations in the area of the sills and other load-bearing structures led to the replacement and rebuilding of many components.

Rust right under the skin

The driver’s side of the vehicle was particularly badly affected by corrosion. The bulkhead, the sill areas and the front and rear fenders were replaced. The corrosion and damage was so advanced that parts of the side members also had to be replaced.

Completion and painting

Once the sheet metal work had been completed, the plastic add-on parts could be adapted to the vehicle. The trim strips and wheel arch trims were also fitted at this stage. After completion, the vehicle was KTL-coated and then painted. First, the interior was painted in the final color before the outer skin was primed. Before the final coat of paint was applied, the accuracy of fit of the add-on parts was checked to ensure a flawless condition after the final coat of paint.

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