BMW 3.0 CS

(1971 - 1975)

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BMW

Model:

3.0 CS

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Germany

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BMW 2800 CS - discreet elegance for sporty travel

May 20, 2012 — Bruno von Rotz 79

From 1968 to 1975, BMW built the E9 series, which consisted of the 2800 CS, 3.0 CS, 3.0 CSI, 3.0 CSL and 2.5 CS coupés. 30,546 units were produced and not only attracted covetous glances in the showrooms, but also many touring car victories in racing as hot CSL variants. This report goes into the history of the E9 series and describes driving impressions with the BMW 2800 CS, illustrated with many current and historical pictures.

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BMW 3.0 CSL - rapid increase in value thanks to downforce

December 28, 2016 — Bruno von Rotz 78

Large front and rear spoilers were still very rarely fitted to production cars in Europe in the early 1970s, but in 1974 BMW fitted very eye-catching air deflectors straight out of the wind tunnel to the elegant BMW coupé of the E9 series. On the road, the wings provided more downforce, but in terms of value development, they provided a lot of lift, especially in recent years. This vehicle report tells the story of the Munich lightweight coupé and shows it in historical and current pictures.

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BMW CSL, Ford Capri GT and Porsche Carrera in (historical) comparison

December 3, 2025 — Jürgen Rapp 34

They played the dominant role in racing in the 70s: the BMW CSL Coupé, the Ford Capri and the Porsche Carrera. A major comparative test in 1974 examined the concessions that had to be made in terms of comfort for everyday usability and how much sportiness was still left in the most powerful production coupés.

Current market prices for BMW 3.0 CS

BMW 3.0 CS (1971-1975)

Coupe, 180 PS, 2985 cm³

BMW 2.5 CS (1974-1975)

Coupe, 150 PS, 2494 cm³

BMW 2800 CS (1968-1971)

Coupe, 170 PS, 2788 cm³

BMW 3.0 CSI (1971-1975)

Coupe, 200 PS, 2985 cm³

BMW 3.0 CSL (1971-1972)

Coupe, 180 PS, 2985 cm³

BMW 3.0 CSL (1972-1973)

Coupe, 200 PS, 3003 cm³

BMW 3.0 CSL (1973-1975)

Coupe, 205 PS, 3154 cm³

BMW 3.0 L (1975-1977)

4-Door Sedan, 180 PS, 2895 cm³

BMW 3.0 S (1971-1977)

4-Door Sedan, 180 PS, 2895 cm³

BMW 3.0 Si (1971-1976)

4-Door Sedan, 200 PS, 2895 cm³

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BMW 3.0 CS (1974) - offered as lot 174 at the Broad Arrow Auctions Amelia Island auction on March 4, 2023

BMW 3.0 CS (1971) - offered as lot 11 at the auction of the Oldtimer Galerie Toffen on December 1, 2012

BMW 3.0 CS (1971) - at the 1971 Geneva Motor Show

BMW 3.0 CS at the Dolder Classics in June 2013 - back to back with the little brother

BMW 3.0 CS (1975) - as lot 224 at the Artcurial auction "Sur les Champs" 2019

BMW 3.0 CS (1971) - at the "1000 Millas Sport" rally in Patagonia

BMW 3.0 CS (1972) - elegant body shape with lots of glass and a low waistline

BMW 3.0 CS (1973) - as lot 213 at the RM/Sotheby's Monterey auction from August 12 to 14, 2021

BMW 3.0 CS (1972) - Rear of the three-liter coupé

BMW 3.0 CS (1972) - offered as lot 138 at the RM/Sotheby's Palm Beach auction on March 20-28, 2020

BMW 3.0 CS (1972) - ADAC Trentino Classic 2013 - classic car challenge for the Autozug trophy

BMW 3.0 CS (1973) - offered as lot 090 at the Bonhams auction in Scottsdale on January 19, 2017

BMW 3.0 CS Alpina (1973) - offered as lot 196 at the Bonhams Quail Lodge auction on August 15/16, 2019

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Auctioned vehicles of BMW 3.0 CS

Brand	Model	Year	Status	Auction name
BMW 3.0 CS (E9) 1974 Not Sold CCA CCA Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show Sale (April 1, 2017)	3.0 CS (E9)	1974	Not Sold	CCA CCA Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show Sale (April 1, 2017)
BMW 3.0 CS 1974 Sold RM/Sotheby's Essen (April 11, 2019)	3.0 CS	1974	Sold	RM/Sotheby's Essen (April 11, 2019)
BMW 3.0 CS (E9) 1973 Sold Barons British Heritage, Classic and Sports Cars (June 4, 2016)	3.0 CS (E9)	1973	Sold	Barons British Heritage, Classic and Sports Cars (June 4, 2016)
BMW 3.0 CS (E9) 1973 Conditional Sale Oldtimer Galerie Toffen Toffen (April 29, 2017)	3.0 CS (E9)	1973	Conditional Sale	Oldtimer Galerie Toffen Toffen (April 29, 2017)
BMW 3.0 CS 1974 Sold Broad Arrow Auctions Amelia Island (March 4, 2023)	3.0 CS	1974	Sold	Broad Arrow Auctions Amelia Island (March 4, 2023)
BMW 3.0 CS (E9) 1975 Sold Coys Techno Classica (April 9, 2016)	3.0 CS (E9)	1975	Sold	Coys Techno Classica (April 9, 2016)
BMW 3.0 CS (E9) 1973 Sold Classic Car Auctions UK Classic Car Sale (September 24, 2016)	3.0 CS (E9)	1973	Sold	Classic Car Auctions UK Classic Car Sale (September 24, 2016)
BMW 3.0 CS (E9) 1973 Not Sold Bonhams December 2015 Classic Car Sale (December 5, 2015)	3.0 CS (E9)	1973	Not Sold	Bonhams December 2015 Classic Car Sale (December 5, 2015)
BMW 3.0 CS (E9) 1972 Withdrawn Silverstone Auctions Race Retro Classic Car Sale 2015 (February 21, 2015)	3.0 CS (E9)	1972	Withdrawn	Silverstone Auctions Race Retro Classic Car Sale 2015 (February 21, 2015)
BMW 3.0 CS 1972 Sold RM/Sotheby's Hershey (October 9, 2024)	3.0 CS	1972	Sold	RM/Sotheby's Hershey (October 9, 2024)

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