With the BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage concept study, the Bavarians pay homage to their famous predecessor from the 70s. In the case of the modern version of the CSL, which stands for "Coupé Sport Leichtbau" or "coupe, sport and light construction", the latter features are the justification instead of aluminum - together with the Plexiglas, it reduced the weight of the original model by around 200 kg compared to version 3.0 CS - used carbon fiber. These are considered the "aluminum of the 21st century" when it comes to shedding car weight.
BMW 3.0 CSL Homage is a concept created in memory of of the famous predecessor. The Germans presented it for the first time at the event Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este by Lake Como in Italy, home of prestigious classic and concept cars and motorcycles, where BMW specials have also contributed to the tradition of the event in the past. The BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage thus follows in the footsteps of the models Zagato coupe, Gran Lusso coupe and M1 Hommage.
Video - presentation of the concept - BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage
While the bodywork of the newcomer is completely following the example of the sports aesthetics of the 21st century, but conceptually, both 3.0 CSL versions are inside limited to the most basic. The only exception is the BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage decorated with wood the upper part of the dashboard. In the middle of this, a screen with a charge indicator has taken its place e-boost electric accelerator, which offers electric thrust and thus even more dynamic acceleration 3.0-liter V6 engine.
The minimalism of the racing-oriented interior - this "betrayal" shell seats, six-point seat belts and helmet mounts– technology was also found, as the screen for "formula" steering wheel it only displays speed, revolutions, current gear and gives suggestions to jump to the next gear.
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For the BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage model the weight is different from timeless predecessor is not known, but the car is the result of the achievements of modern engineering, which is based on light materials for the construction. From here carbon fiber reinforced plastic. However, in order to reduce its air resistance, which is what they are primarily working on air and wing deflectors, which while cooling the engine and brakes also push the car to the ground, are the designers gave up rear-view mirrors and them replaced by cameras. The toxic yellow color (golf yellow) are complemented by 21-inch rims, and to the bold look they add their own bounce laser headlights.
