* 3.5-liter in-line six-cylinder * Getrag five-speed manual transmission * Period European race history * FIA Historic Technical Passport * Iconic BMW Motorsport livery * Prepared for vintage racing by McGee Motorsport While the sport coupe concept may not have originated with BMW, the 2800 CS and the 3.0 CS series certainly were instrumental in the increased popularity of the concept.

But following a natural order, it was a given that a true lightweight version would be coming and BMW Motorsport delivered on that promise with the CSL in 1972.

The CS was ground breaking, however, and in such a way that manufacturers worldwide have followed BMW's lead in producing the popularized sport coupe.

The BMW flagship's 6-cylinder engine with twin downdraft Zenith carburetors produced a top speed of 124 mph at 170 bhp.

This driving pleasure combined with efficient design concepts for a well-balanced composition of refinement, comfort and individual style.

The lack of over-design created a d...