Timeless Beauty: E46 CSL Concept and Production Pictures

rzm3 · 03-05-2009, 11:33 PM

Just wanted to share some pictures of this timeless beauty. I would take this over my E92 anyday. Notice how much CF was used in the concept vs. the prodcution car (photos w/ black strip on the right side).

BMW please please please make a E92 CSL

DougLikesBMW · 03-06-2009, 12:03 AM

WTF is wrong with those taillights?

Also, I'd take an E46 CSL over almost any other BMW, cept for maybe the E30 M3 Evo.

NewSong · 03-06-2009, 12:45 AM

One of the best pure sports cars ever made.

Mikewarlover · 03-06-2009, 02:13 AM

Certainly the one of the best bmws ever made. The E92 M3 will never be able to live up to the E46 M3 CSL's glory and that insane S54.

Z4MCJJ · 03-06-2009, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Mikewarlover

Certainly the one of the best bmws ever made. The E92 M3 will never be able to live up to the E46 M3 CSL's glory and that insane S54.

MVF4Rrider · 03-06-2009, 03:31 AM

Wish BMW would sell a similar air intake system for the Z4 M. The CSL perhaps loses out only to the M3 GTR in world's best ever sport coupe. Between the two of them, they'll hold honors for best petrol engined sport coupes now and forever.

Deda · 03-06-2009, 04:07 AM

so sexy...so brutal!

Year's_End · 03-06-2009, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Z4MCJJ

^2

DougLikesBMW · 03-06-2009, 05:03 AM

Didnt anyone notice the taillights? WTF is wrong with them?!

rzm3 · 03-06-2009, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by DougLikesBMW

Didnt anyone notice the taillights? WTF is wrong with them?!

that's from the concept model. the production ones are the same as the regular m3.

wj4 · 03-06-2009, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by rldzhao

that's from the concept model. the production ones are the same as the regular m3.

+1 and the production trunk is more rounded as well.

bmw69 · 03-06-2009, 07:00 AM

without doubt the last of beautiful bmws ever made...

new generation bmws are just plain ugly.

MVF4Rrider · 03-06-2009, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by bmw69

without doubt the last of beautiful bmws ever made...

new generation bmws are just plain ugly.

That and the Z4 M of course. I agree on your assessment of current models, but I still appreciate the new M3 even though I prefer the E46 M3 (looks and all).

Citizen Z · 03-06-2009, 09:29 AM

I saw three of them one day at the Nurburgring. I didn't know what exactly they other than that I knew they are special.

RT8_M3 · 03-06-2009, 11:20 AM

If they were only available in the U.S.

JC919 · 03-06-2009, 11:54 AM

I wish they had made a 6MT version

MJC///M3 · 03-06-2009, 01:08 PM

my god!!! pure sex right there!!! one of the greatest cars ever...

MJC///M3 · 03-06-2009, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by RT8_M3

If they were only available in the U.S.

+1

kktvr4 · 03-06-2009, 01:51 PM

I don't think I could live without power everything.

j/p

CSL is one amazing beast.

Mr.Metak2you · 03-06-2009, 02:37 PM

The trunk lid was clearly different in final production, more aggressive!

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blue2fire · 03-07-2009, 05:00 AM

It looks great even today

TK-421 · 03-18-2009, 08:54 PM

I can't get over the CSL. Even today, it's my favorite ever right behind the Challenge Stradale. I love everything about it, except for the SMG

CSL = WIN

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DougLikesBMW Fapmin Drives: '09 Jetta SE MT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 2,636 iTrader: (0)	WTF is wrong with those taillights? Also, I'd take an E46 CSL over almost any other BMW, cept for maybe the E30 M3 Evo. __________________ Gilt Groupe and Jackthreads invites.

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Mikewarlover Major Drives: white Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Richmond BC Posts: 1,165 iTrader: (0)	Certainly the one of the best bmws ever made. The E92 M3 will never be able to live up to the E46 M3 CSL's glory and that insane S54. __________________ Modified CDV/Rogue Engineer Short Shifter/ RE Diablo Exhaust/ Matte Black Grill/Lighted ZHP shiftknob/Stubby Antenna / 19inch gunmetal Neez Super Euro Cross on Michelin

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Deda Major General Drives: BMW X6 35d Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Croatia Posts: 6,400 iTrader: (0)	so sexy...so brutal!

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DougLikesBMW Fapmin Drives: '09 Jetta SE MT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 2,636 iTrader: (0)	Didnt anyone notice the taillights? WTF is wrong with them?! __________________ Gilt Groupe and Jackthreads invites.

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kktvr4 New Member Drives: E90 335xi sport Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 9 iTrader: (0)	I don't think I could live without power everything. j/p CSL is one amazing beast.

03-06-2009, 02:37 PM	#20
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TK-421 Registered Sex Offender Drives: E30 \| E46 M3 \| S13 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 4,681 iTrader: (0)	I can't get over the CSL. Even today, it's my favorite ever right behind the Challenge Stradale. I love everything about it, except for the SMG CSL = WIN __________________ Stop putting stuff like painted reflectors and premium package in your signature. You're embarrassing.

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