Description
Registration date: 2004
Mileage: 16, 500
Transmission type: SMG
Vehicle colour: Silver grey
Interior: Anthracite alcantara
Former keepers: 5
E46 M3 CSL – fabulous low mileage example
The M3 CSL can quite reasonably claim to be possibly the greatest M road car ever made. The standard E46 M3 was already a masterpiece of engineering, with near perfect weight distribution, the most powerful normally aspirated engine ‘per cc’ ever made (and winner of multiple awards) and handling to flatter even the most frivolous of drivers. The CSL just crowned it all off. With an amazing 10% weight saving – by the use of carbon fibre panels (roof, valences, engine components, bumpers and interior) – and a centre of gravity downshift – as well as an increase in horse power from 343 to 365, the CSL wrote the book on how to squeeze every drop of goodness from an already supremely accomplished sports coupe. With hindsight, the CSL is easily the high point of BMW Motorsport, before the bean-counters and EU joy vampires finally got their way. With only 422 RHD CSLs produced for the UK market – many of which had a pretty energetic first few years – the number of truly collector quality examples available is probably only now in double figures, and we’ve seen most of them.
This particular CSL has been through our workshop this year, and can certainly be said to be one of the very best examples you will find, having spent most of the last decade amongst a fine collection of motorcars, until it arrived in our showroom. Even the most discerning CSL expert will struggle to find fault with this particular CSL, which looks, feels, and drives just like a 16k miles car should.
There isn’t much more to be said, other than that, if you’re looking for the best CSL money can buy, you’re probably home safe.
Viewing is highly recommended - although strictly by appointment only. To find out any further information, or to arrange to come and view the car, please contact a member of the sales team.
