6/19/2023 0 Comments E46 m3 specs 2003![]() Related: Another lightweight monster – the Mercedes Brabus 3.6S A race car in disguise Photo credit: Millenium Heroes / Fast classics Photo credit: Millenium Heroes / Fast classics Instead, you got an optimized engine based on the iconic S54B32HP in-line 6-cylinder engine and a robotized version of the M gearbox with a shift time of down to just 80 milliseconds. Also, the CSL didn’t come with radio, air-conditioning or navigation system. However, it perfectly explains just how serious BMW was about optimizing the model. The boot floor cover made from lightweight fiber-board confused Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson in 2004 as he thought the new material was “cardboard”. Photo credit: Millenium Heroes / Fast classics Furthermore, the rear windows were made from thinner glass and special composite material and carbon-fiber were used for the rear diffuser, front apron, intake airbox and parts of the interior. As a result, the original roof was replaced with a carbon-fiber roof. Well, the M3 CSL is no “ordinary” M3! The name CSL stands for “Coupé Sport Leichtbau” meaning Coupe Sport Lightweight and the spec list reveals that BMW took the weight reduction VERY seriously. ![]() – Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear 2004 Photo credit: Millenium Heroes / Fast classics What is so special about the CSL edition?
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