1971 BMW 3.0 CS [E9]

1971 BMW 3.0 CS [E9] in Squadra antitruffa, Movie, 1977

Class: Cars, Coupé — Model origin: — Made for: USA

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Author	Message
HWJOE ◊ 2021-12-01 18:21	3.0 CSL?
zodiac ◊ 2021-12-01 20:54	Might be. Similar looking versions were 2800 CS, 2,5 CS and 3,0 Csi. I cannot spot the differences between them. All of the versions were made in roughly the same numbers, apart from 2,5 CS which was much rarer. What versions were available in the U.S.?
NissanSilviaKs ◊ 2021-12-01 23:25	zodiac wrote Might be. Similar looking versions were 2800 CS, 2,5 CS and 3,0 Csi. I cannot spot the differences between them. All of the versions were made in roughly the same numbers, apart from 2,5 CS which was much rarer. What versions were available in the U.S.? US spec versions and years of availability: 2800 CS (1969-1971) 2800 CSA (1969-1971) 3.0 CS (1971-1974) 3.0 CSA (1971-1974) -- Last edit: 2021-12-01 23:28:40
dsl ◊ 2021-12-01 23:43	Chrome wipers and normal bumpers so not 74+, but may be earlier 3.0 CS - most 2800 CS had mirrors on wing instead of door, and it might have tints. Indicators look big as if 70s US-spec, but might be screen effect. Any objections to 71+ 3.0 CS??
zodiac ◊ 2021-12-02 20:58	As I understand door mirrors was original fittings, but some opted for (Talbot?) on the wings. 9.400 2800 CS made, against 11.666 3,0 CS. Tossing a coin?
dsl ◊ 2021-12-06 15:38	Well it's the best we can do and it clears it.