A superb example of the legendary M3 CSL in sapphire black. Very few examples are left from the original 422 UK RHD cars in such excellent condition. With just 56500 miles showing and with a full service history, this CSL is one of the best mid-mileage examples available. This particular CSL has been well cared for throughout its life, has Xenons, PDC, and the Hi-Fi options. M60 CSL (plate comes included in price) has always been fastidiously maintained and has had a BMW warranty – still current – since it was new, meaning it has been maintained regardless of cost. The exterior is excellent, the paintwork is in superb condition with a deep lustrous shine, and the carbon fibre roof, trims and wheels are perfect. The interior is completely original and is in superb condition. M60 CSL benefits from an upgraded big brake kit, and a Miltek exhaust. These modifications do not detract from the feel of the car or the driving experience, and the car shows no signs of any track use (although it is likely that, as with most CSLs, it has seen the occasional track). M60 CSL will come supplied with a brand new MOT and fully serviced up to date. The whole car, including the boot floor has been fully inspected by our technical team and has been given a fully clean bill of health, with only the smallest list of items needing attention, all of which will be taken care of during delivery preparation. Given the cult status and desirability of CSLs, this is a rare and fortuitous opportunity to own one of the best mid-mileage examples of arguably the most exciting M car ever made.
Producing 360 bhp and an incredible sound from the 6 cylinder 24v 3246 cc engine and CSL-only air intake, this ultimate M3 accelerates from 0-60 in 4.8 seconds, reaching a potential (de-restricted) top speed of around 161 mph (on the track, of course).
The BMW E46 M3 CSL is the car reckoned by Munich Legends to be the most symbolic of the modern M-Power BMWs (see poster on our gallery page), and without doubt a supreme future Legend. Only 422 E46 M3 CSLs where made in right hand drive, and values have risen steadily in recent years, a trend set to continue as the number of good examples dwindle.
The lightweight roof and body panels, adjustable gearbox and throttle response, track mode, CSL only lightweight one-piece seats and semi-slick Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tyres make for an incredibly exciting and highly addictive driving experience. In the words of BMW DTM and Touring Car champion Steve Soper, the M3 CSL “feels and sounds so much like a race car, I’m surprised it’s road legal”. Rest assured though, this CSL is both road legal and available to test drive now at Munich Legends (appointment only please).
