Sunday, June 6, 2010

2003 BMW M3 CSL







Of the limited-run models of the M3, the M3 CSL (E46) is the most celebrated. BMW made a limited run (less than 1,400 units) of these machines between June and December of 2003. The CSL (Coupe Sport, Lightweight), underwent an aggressive weight reduction campaign even as they were infused with still more power (360 hp) and even sharper handling characteristics than the standard M3. The result was a car that instantly established itself as the Holy Grail of contemporary M3s, especially in Europe. Owing to the small production run, and the complications of clearing DOT and EPA standards for the domestic market, BMW never imported the CSL into the United States.
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2003 BMW M3 CSL







Of the limited-run models of the M3, the M3 CSL (E46) is the most celebrated. BMW made a limited run (less than 1,400 units) of these machines between June and December of 2003. The CSL (Coupe Sport, Lightweight), underwent an aggressive weight reduction campaign even as they were infused with still more power (360 hp) and even sharper handling characteristics than the standard M3. The result was a car that instantly established itself as the Holy Grail of contemporary M3s, especially in Europe. Owing to the small production run, and the complications of clearing DOT and EPA standards for the domestic market, BMW never imported the CSL into the United States.