BMW 3.0CS

Country of Manufacture: Germany    Vin #: 2250216
Model Type: 2 Door Coupe
Body Designer: Wilhelm Hofmeister (using many Bertone BMW 3200CS styling cues)
Engine: BMW in-line 6 cylinder (2985cc)
Horsepower: 170 mph at 5800 rpm
Torque: 185 lb at 3500 rpm
Transmission:
Production Car- Getrag 4-Speed Gearbox
This Example- ZF 5-Speed Gearbox
Suspension:
Front- Independent, rubber mounted wishbones with inclined struts and coil springs, additional progressive rubber springing and torsion stabilizer
Rear- Independent, rubber mounted inclined semi-trailing arms with coil springs.
Brakes:
Front- 10.7 inch discs
Rear- 10.7 inch discs
Top Speed: 131 mph

History: Inspired by the limited production (603 built) Bertone designed and built BMW 3200CS, and developed directly from the oddball (covered headlight) 2000C/CS, the 3.0CS/CSI/CSL were the final and most popular of the series. The building of the bodies was subcontracted out to Karmann and little attention was paid to rust prevention. Consequently, the majority of these cars have been destroyed due to repair costs often far exceeding their value.
This particular car has had just 2 California owners from new. Total mileage to date is only 36,000 miles and this car is in completely original condition except for the substitution of a better performing ZF 5-Speed in place of the original automatic transmission.

Production: A total of 41,346 Coupes were built between 1965 and 1975. This figure includes the early 2000C/CS’ and 2.5CS covered headlight, 4 cylinder cars and the later 2800CS, 3.0Cs, 3.0CSI and 3.0CSL models. 10,088 3.0CS models were built.

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