Description
Our BMW 3. 0 CSi was delivered new in 1973 in Germany. It has subsequently had 4 owners, the last of whom was French in 2020. Our BMW 3. 0 CSi is in remarkable overall condition, with the bodywork fully restored and completely free of corrosion. The cream leather interior has been completely redone and matches the Atlantic Blau exterior colour perfectly. The original chrome, aluminium trim, aluminium wheels and wheel trims, as well as the dashboard and other interior and exterior accessories, are also in perfect condition. Our BMW 3. 0 CSi is in perfect working order. The 200bhp 3. 0-litre six-cylinder engine combined with the 4-speed manual gearbox still delivers astonishing performance. It has benefited from regular servicing. The most recent work included replacing the shock absorbers (Bilstein B6), draining the engine, gearbox and axle, and having the hoses, spark plugs and wiring harness replaced by a specialist. A new complete overhaul will be carried out for the sale. A brief history of the model The BMW 3. 0 CSi, presented in 1971 at the Geneva Motor Show, belongs to the E9 coupé series, inaugurated by the 2800 CS in 1968. Like all E9 coupes, the 3. 0 CSi is distinguished by the elegance of its bodywork, characterised by the absence of a central pillar, so that when the 4 windows are lowered, a full side opening can be enjoyed.
This feature was already present on the previous 2000 C and CS coupes, whose bodywork was also produced by bodybuilder Karmann. Under the bonnet of the 3. 0 CSi, we find the excellent six-cylinder in-line 3. 0-litre engine in its best version, developing 200bhp thanks to the addition of Bosch D-Jetronic injection, in place of the two carburettors of the 3. 0 CS. The performance of the 3. 0 CSi remains quite exceptional for a comfortable and luxurious coupé of this era. A top speed of 220kph and a 0-100kph time of less than 8 seconds are still impressive figures, and the car's modern, high-quality design ensures that this performance can be enjoyed in complete safety, with independent front and rear suspension, four-wheel disc brakes and power steering for excellent handling and roadholding.
The bright and luxurious interior of the 3. 0 CSi is a real invitation to travel, with a remarkably high level of finish, upholstered in leather (as in our example) or thick velvet. The extensive dashboard is covered in wood across its entire width, in line with the wood trim on the door panels. Produced until 1975, the 3. 0 CS and CSi were replaced in the same year by the new E24, 630 CS and 633 CSi coupés. Long regarded as a great classic, the 3. 0 CSi is increasingly sought after by collectors and lovers of both distinguished and sporty cars.
