Iconic Auctioneers Ltd
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2003 BMW (E46) M3 CSL (Manual) For Sale by Auction
BMW's 'Leichtbau' philosophy in terms of the mass-produced M3 was, not only to reduce weight overall, but to distribute the weight savings to retain the E46 3-Series' perfect 50-50 split. To get the centre of gravity as low as possible, the CSL adopted many weight-saving technologies from BMW's Formula One racing applications. A large proportion of the M3's sound insulation was removed, along with the electric seats and navigation systems. The CSL's unique body panels, including the roof, were all crafted from carbon fibre, glass-reinforced plastics were used throughout structural points in the car, and the standard rear window was replaced with one made from thinner glass. The results were considerably more effective than the 110kg weight saving would suggest, as the reduction in mass in conjunction with the lowered height of that mass and less body flex led to a dramatic improvement in dynamics, and the car would turn left and right in a much more eager fashion, which, in fact, was the whole idea.
However, no matter how incredibly competent the CSL was, it wasn't available with a manual gearbox and there was a hardcore of customers who would have liked the added involvement of 'stirring the pudding' themselves. Darragh Doyle, the enterprising Principal of Everything M3, was one of those and felt that 'better late than never' applied so set about developing the CSL with a 6-speed manual gearbox utilising the original gearbox and replacing the 'automatic' bit with a traditional gear lever and clutch pedal arrangement. The cost of the conversion was approximately £3, 000 which included the fitment of a 4. 1 differential and the modifications to the rear axle carrier panel. The factory brief was 'lightweight' and the manual conversion saves another 15kg undoubtedly a win-win situation. When last discussed, we understand that they had carried out a total of 12 conversions but there may have been a few more since.
This gleaming Sapphire Black CSL was originally supplied new by BMW dealer Harry Fairbairn Ltd. and has covered a little less than 67, 000 miles with ten main dealer service stamps in the service book. As Darragh Doyle's personal car, we imagine that it has been particularly well cared for.
Harry Metcalf said that the McLaren F1 was the only car that bettered the soundtrack of this manual M3 CSL and his YouTube video sums up the car better than we can describe in words ... a must see if you have an interest! - details above
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