The BMW 3.0 CS, the BMW 3.0 CSi and the BMW 3.0 CSL followed until 1973, propelled by 3.0 litre engines which delivered 180 hp and 200 hp; the most powerful 3.2-litre version developed 206 hp. These models were conceived as motor sport vehicles, a field in which they dominated far into the 1970s. 

The BMW 3.0 CSL with its uncompromisingly reduced weight is remembered as a pioneer in the art of intelligent lightweight construction for production vehicles.

Engine type – Number of cylinders :		Inline 6
Engine Code :		–
Fuel type :		Petrol
Fuel System :		Bosch fuel inj.
Engine Alignment :		Longitudinal
Engine displacement :		2986 cm3 / 182.2 cu-in
Bore x Stroke :		89.00 x 80.00 mm 3.5 x 3.15 inches
Number of valves :		12 Valves
Aspiration :		naturally-aspirated
Compression Ratio :		9.50
Horsepower :		203 PS / 200 HP / 149 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum torque :		271.0 Nm / 199 lb-ft @ 4300 rpm
Drive wheels – Traction – Drivetrain :		RWD
Transmission Gearbox – Number of speeds :		4 speed Manual
Top Speed :		224 km/h / 139 Mph
Acceleration 0 to 60 mph (0 to 96 Km/h) :			7.50 s
Wheelbase :	261.6 cm / 102.99 inches
Length :	465.8 cm / 183.39 inches
Width :	168.7 cm / 66.42 inches
Height :	136.1 cm / 53.58 inches
Aerodynamic drag coefficient – Cx :	–
Curb Weight :	1374 kg / 3029 lbs
Weight/Power Output Ratio :	6.8 kg/hp

BMW E9 3.0 CSi Interior size, Dimensions
Num. of Seats :	4 seats
Trunk / Boot capacity :	–

BMW E9 3.0 CSi Brakes, Tires, Steering and Suspension
Front Brakes – Disc dimensions :	Discs (- mm / – inches)
Rear Brakes – Disc dimensions :	Discs (- mm / – inches)
Front Tyres – Rims dimensions :	-/- R-
Rear Tyres – Rims dimensions :	-/- R-
Front Suspension :	Coil springs. Lower wishbone. Anti-roll bar.
Rear Suspension :	Coil springs. Semi-trailing arm. Trailing arm. Anti-roll bar.