🛠️ Many of you met him last year, when he was first introduced, but many of you haven't had the pleasure. Meet Cecil the CSL mechanic. 🔧
BMW M1 1980. - source Dream Auto.
• 🛠️ Engine: 2.0L M10 inline-4, Kugelfischer PL 04 fuel injection
• 🐎 Power: 170 hp (125 kW) @ 5,800 rpm
• 💪 Torque: 240 Nm (177 ft-lbs) @ 4,000 rpm
• ⏱️ 0-60 mph: 7.3 seconds
• 🏎️ Top Speed: 130 mph (209 km/h)
• 📅 Production: 1,672 units (1973-1975)
• 🔗 More Info: https://classic-vintage-bmw.tumblr.com/02turbo
July 8, 1973 - Nürburgring 6 Hours: Chris Amon's #12 BMW 3.0CSL finished in first place. 🏁
This unraced 1980 BMW M1 Procar is heading for auction at Monterey Jet Center on Thursday. Estimated to go for between $1,450,000 and $1,850,000, you'll need deep pockets if you're interested.
🚗💨 BMW E30 333i
• 🛠️ Engine: 3.2L M30 inline-6, Bosch Motronic (from E23 733i)
• 🐎 Power: 197 hp (145 kW) @ 5,500 rpm
• 💪 Torque: 210 lb-ft (285 Nm) @ 4,300 rpm
• ⏱️ 0-100 km/h: 7.23 seconds
• 🏎️ Top Speed: 142 mph (228 km/h)
• 📅 Production: 204 units (1985-1987, South Africa only)
• 🔗 More Info: https://classic-vintage-bmw.tumblr.com/e30333i
It’s my 12 year anniversary on Tumblr 🥳
📆 49 Years go Today: November 28, 1976 - Daytona Finale 250 Miles: The #59 BMW 3.0CSL driven by Peter Gregg lasted just 14 laps before a DNF, finishing 51st overall. Gregg had already wrapped up his record third consecutive IMSA GT drivers' championship (beating his own streak with Porsche/BMW), and BMW Motorsport had claimed their inaugural manufacturers' title. 🏆
📸 Fred Lewis
