BMW to show off a modern take on its classic 3.0 CSL model, with a one-off creation
The BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage will pay tribute to the 1970s classic of the same name when it is revealed at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este later this month.
The 3.0 CSL Hommage is the latest in a series of models created by BMW's in-house design team in order to celebrate classic models from the company’s past.
BMW has only shown a teaser image of the car so far but has confirmed that it will be a modern take on the original coupé, with large wheel arches and a prominent roof and rear spoiler. It will also come with what is described as "stretched flanks" and sporty front and rear end designs.
The lower half of the car comes with an extensive amount of carbonfibre in order to highlight the lightweight nature of the construction, BMW says. The lightweight feel continues inside, with the company saying everything has a a function, either related to driving or the car’s structure. There is no word on the engine under the 3.0-litre CSL Hommage’s bonnet.
It is highly unlikely that the 3.0 CSL Hommage will be anything other than a design study, with little chance of it making production. BMW has made similar such design studies in the past, with an M1 Hommage concept, which was shown at the 2008 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Esteone, being one notable example. The 2011 edition event was also used to show off the BMW 328 Hommage, which celebrated the 75th anniversary of the 328 racing car.
Although some elements of these cars have influenced future production models, none of them has gone on sale. However, BMW is considering re-establishing the CSL name for limited volume lightweight versions of some cars, in a similar vein to the AMG Black Series range.
More details will be revealed as the car makes its debut on 22 May.
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