Photos of BMW 3.5 CSL

Silverstone 6 HoursThe World Championship For Manufacturers 6 Hours Silverstone9.5.1976
11 - BMW 3.2 CSL Turbo #2275980 - BMW Motorsport GmbHBMW 3.5 CSL Turbo #2275980 - BMW L6 3200 cc TurboGr.5
BMW Motorsport GmbH (D)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Ronnie Peterson (S)/Gunnar Nilsson (S)
listed, never drove:
Hans-Joachim Stuck (D)
Result: did not finish (Gearbox)
Grid: 2nd (1:27.930)
Colours: white/blue/red
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 26/01/2021Photo by courtesy of: Robert Clayson, Chris Jennings and Richard Harman
Silverstone 6 HoursThe World Championship For Manufacturers 6 Hours Silverstone9.5.1976
22 - BMW 3.5 CSL #2275982 - SchnitzerBMW 3.5 CSL #2275982 - BMW M49/3 L6 4v 3496 cc N/AGr.5
Schnitzer (D)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Dieter Quester (A)/Albrecht Krebs (D)Result: did not finish (Piston)
Grid: 5th (1:32.640)
Colours: green (+red/blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 26/01/2021Photo by courtesy of: Robert Clayson
Silverstone 6 HoursThe World Championship For Manufacturers 6 Hours Silverstone9.5.1976
33 - BMW 3.5 CSL #2275988 - Alpina FaltzBMW 3.5 CSL #2275988 - BMW M49/3 L6 4v N/AGr.5
Alpina Faltz (D)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Harald Grohs (D)/Hughes de Fierlant (B)
listed, never drove:
Sam Posey (USA)
Result: 4th
Grid: 6th (1:32.650)
Colours: black (+blue/red)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 31/01/2010Photo by courtesy of: Richard Harman
Silverstone 6 HoursThe World Championship For Manufacturers 6 Hours Silverstone9.5.1976
44 - BMW 3.5 CSL - Hermetite BMWBMW 3.5 CSL # - BMW M49/3 L6 4v N/AGr.5
Hermetite BMW (D)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: John Fitzpatrick (GB)/Tom Walkinshaw (GB)
listed, never drove:
Les Blackburn (GB)
Result: winner
Grid: 7th (1:33.360)
Colours: white/gold/orange (+black)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 17/12/2011Photo by courtesy of: Classic and Vintage BMW on Facebook
Nürburgring 1000 KilometresInt. XXII ADAC-1000-km-Rennen Nürburgring30.5.1976
77 - BMW 3.5 CSL #2275982 - Memphis Team International - BMW SchnitzerBMW 3.5 CSL #2275982 - BMW M49/3 L6 4v 3496 cc N/AGr.5+3.0
Memphis Team International - BMW Schnitzer (D)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Dieter Quester (A)Albrecht Krebs (D)Result: winner
Grid: 6th (8:12.100)
Colours: green (+red/blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 30/04/2018Photo by courtesy of: Hartmut Schulz
Nürburgring 1000 KilometresInt. XXII ADAC-1000-km-Rennen Nürburgring30.5.1976
88 - BMW 3.5 CSL - Hermetite Racing InternationalBMW 3.5 CSL # - BMW M49/3 L6 4v 3496 cc N/AGr.5+3.0
Hermetite Racing International (D)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: John Fitzpatrick (GB)/Tom Walkinshaw (GB)
listed, never drove:
Les Blackburn (GB)
Result: 11th - did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 5th (8:11.800)
Colours: white/gold/orange (+black)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 18/11/2023Photo by courtesy of: Hartwig Bertrams collection
Nürburgring 1000 KilometresInt. XXII ADAC-1000-km-Rennen Nürburgring30.5.1976
99 - BMW 3.5 CSL #2275988 - Alpina-Faltz-EssenBMW 3.5 CSL #2275988 - BMW M49/3 L6 4v 3496 cc N/AGr.5+3.0
Alpina-Faltz-Essen (D)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Harald Grohs (D)/Alain Peltier (B)/Hughes de Fierlant (B)
listed, never drove:
Sam Posey (USA)
Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 8th (8:17.500)
Colours: black (+blue/red)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 30/04/2018Photo by courtesy of: Hartmut Schulz
Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans13.6.1976
4141 - BMW 3.0 CSL Turbo #2275980 - B.M.W. Motorsport GmbHBMW 3.5 CSL Turbo #2275980 - BMW L6 3200 cc TurboGr.5
B.M.W. Motorsport GmbH (D)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Brian Redman (GB)/Peter Gregg (USA)
DNS:
Hervé Poulain (F); listed, never drove: Harald Grohs (D), Hughes de Fierlant (B), Sam Posey (USA)
Result: did not finish (Oil consumption)
Grid: 8th (3:53.400)
Colours: white (+black)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 06/06/2010Photo by courtesy of: Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans and Michel Guilloux
Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans13.6.1976
4242 - BMW 3.0 CSL #2275988 - B.M.W. Motorsport GmbHBMW 3.5 CSL #2275988 - BMW M49/3 L6 4v 3496 cc N/AGr.5
B.M.W. Motorsport GmbH (D)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Sam Posey (USA)Harald Grohs (D)/Hughes de Fierlant (B)
listed, never drove:
Peter Gregg (USA), Hervé Poulain (F), Brian Redman (GB)
Result: 10th
Grid: 18th (4:04.400)
Colours: black (+blue/red)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 10/07/2008Photo by courtesy of: Arnaud Sigg
Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans13.6.1976
4343 - BMW 3.0 CSL #2275982 - B.M.W. Motorsport GmbHBMW 3.5 CSL #2275982 - BMW M49/3 L6 4v 3496 cc N/AGr.5
B.M.W. Motorsport GmbH (D)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Dieter Quester (A)/Alain Peltier (B)/Albrecht Krebs (D)Result: did not finish (Fire)
Grid: 16th (4:03.800)
Colours: green (+red/blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 06/06/2010Photo by courtesy of: Michel Guilloux
Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans13.6.1976
4545 - BMW 3.0 CSL - Hermetite Products Ltd.BMW 3.5 CSL # - BMW M49/3 L6 4v 3498 cc N/AGr.5
Hermetite Products Ltd. (D)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: /Tom Walkinshaw (GB)/John Fitzpatrick (GB)
DNS:
Les Blackburn (GB)
Result: did not finish (Fire)
Grid: 21st (4:05.600)
Colours: white/gold/orange (+black)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 28/12/2007Photo by courtesy of: Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans
Watkins Glen 6 Hours6-Hours Trans-Am and The F-5000, The Glen10.7.1976
1010 - BMW 3.5 CSL #2275982 - BMW Motorsport GMBHBMW 3.5 CSL #2275982 - BMW M49/3 L6 4v 3496 cc N/AGr.5
BMW Motorsport GMBH (D)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Dieter Quester (A)Ronnie Peterson (S)
listed, never drove:
Albrecht Krebs (D)
Result: 5th
Grid: 7th (2:01.655)
Colours: green (+red/blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 13/02/2024Photo by courtesy of: Steve Erlichman
Watkins Glen 6 Hours6-Hours Trans-Am and The F-5000, The Glen10.7.1976
1111 - BMW 3.5 CSL - BMW Motorsport GMBHBMW 3.5 CSL # - BMW M49/3 L6 4v 3500 cc N/AGr.5
BMW Motorsport GMBH (D)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: John Fitzpatrick (GB)/Tom Walkinshaw (GB)/Brian Redman (GB)Result: 32nd - did not finish (Engine failure)
Grid: 4th (2:00.306)
Colours: white/gold/orange (+black)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 13/02/2024Photo by courtesy of: Steve Erlichman
Watkins Glen 6 Hours6-Hours Trans-Am and The F-5000, The Glen10.7.1976
5959 - BMW 3.5 CSL #2275986 - BMW Motorsport GMBHBMW 3.5 CSL #2275986 - BMW M49/3 L6 4v 3500 cc N/AGr.5
BMW Motorsport GMBH (D)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Peter Gregg (USA)/Hurley Haywood (USA)Result: 4th
Grid: 6th (2:01.193)
Colours: white (+blue/red)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2024Photo by courtesy of: Steve Erlichman
Dijon 6 HoursACF 6 Hours Dijon4.9.1976
2525 - BMW 3.5 CSL - Hermetite BMWBMW 3.5 CSL # - BMW M49/3 L6 4v N/AGr.5
Hermetite BMW (D)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: John Fitzpatrick (GB)/Tom Walkinshaw (GB)Result: 7th
Grid: 8th (1:10.010)
Colours: white/gold/orange (+black)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 08/01/2014Photo by courtesy of: Michel Guilloux
Dijon 6 HoursACF 6 Hours Dijon4.9.1976
2727 - BMW 3.5 CSL #2275982 - Schnitzer BMWBMW 3.5 CSL #2275982 - BMW M49/3 L6 4v 3496 cc N/AGr.5
Schnitzer BMW (D)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Dieter Quester (A)/Albrecht Krebs (D)/Ronnie Peterson (S)Result: 6th
Grid: 9th (1:10.090)
Colours: green (+red/blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 08/01/2014Photo by courtesy of: Michel Guilloux
Daytona 24 Hours24 Hours of Daytona, Championship of Makes6.2.1977
4747 - BMW 3.5 CSL #2275986 - KWM RacingBMW 3.5 CSL #2275986 - BMW L6 N/AGTO
KWM Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: John Fitzpatrick (GB)/Kenper Miller (USA)/Paul Miller (USA)Result: 25th - did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 9th (1:58.042)
Colours: white (+blue/red)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 03/06/2009Photo by courtesy of: Richard Etheridge, Steve Dilts and Dave Kutz
Road Atlanta 100 MilesWQXI Camel GT Road Atlanta17.4.1977
2525 - BMW 3.5 CSL - KWM RacingBMW 3.5 CSL # - BMW L6 N/AGTO
KWM Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Kenper Miller (USA)Result: 28th - did not finish
Grid: 7th
Colours: dark blue
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 04/01/2010Photo by courtesy of: Fred Lewis
Havířov InternationalMezinárodní automobilové závody Havířov22.5.1977
55 - BMW 3.5 CSL #2275982 - Memphis Team InternationalBMW 3.5 CSL #2275982 - BMW M49/3 L6 4v 3496 cc N/AA5 3.0
Memphis Team International (A)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Sepp Manhalter (A)Result: winner
Grid: 1st
Colours: white/red (+blue/dark blue)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 07/09/2017Photo by courtesy of: archive Karel Berger vrchy.com
Lime Rock 100 MilesIMSA Racing Lime Rock Park30.5.1977
2525 - BMW 3.5 CSLBMW 3.5 CSL # - BMW L6 N/AGTO
(USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Kenper Miller (USA)Result: 8th
Grid: 32nd
Colours: dark blue
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 08/06/2017Photo by courtesy of: Andrew S. Hartwell ASH Autophotos
Sears Point 100 MilesExecutive Motorhome Challenge Series Sears Point31.7.1977
1616 - BMW 3.0 CSLBMW 3.5 CSL # - BMW M49/3 L6 4v N/AGTO
Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: George Follmer (USA)Result: 4th
Grid: 6th
Colours: black (+blue/red)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 30/01/2023Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett and Peter Wilson
Laguna Seca 100 MilesShasta Monterey Grand Prix Laguna Seca9.10.1977
0101 - BMW 3.0 CSLBMW 3.5 CSL # - BMW M49/3 L6 4v N/AGTO
Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Milt Minter (USA)Result: 7th
Grid: 13th
Colours: black (+blue/red)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/01/2023Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett and Butch Berney
ADAC Trophy ZolderInt. VI. ADAC-SFG Saison-Abschluss-Rennen Zolder, H. P. Joisten-Trophy16.10.1977
6666 - BMW 3.5 CSL #2275982 - Memphis-Team-InternationalBMW 3.5 CSL #2275982 - BMW M49/3 L6 4v 3496 cc N/ADiv.I
Memphis-Team-International (A)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Sepp Manhalter (A)Result: 8th
Grid: 7th
Colours: white/red (+blue/dark blue)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 22/06/2022Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman
Daytona Finale 250 Miles1977 Championship Finals Daytona27.11.1977
2525 - BMW 3.5 CSLBMW 3.5 CSL # - BMW L6 N/AGTO
(USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Kenper Miller (USA)Result: 2nd
Grid: 17th
Colours: purple (+white)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 22/02/2010Photo by courtesy of: Fred Lewis
Road Atlanta 100 MilesCamel GT Challenge Road Atlanta16.4.1978
2525 - BMW 3.5 CSL - Deren AutomotiveBMW 3.5 CSL # - BMW L6 N/AGTO
Deren Automotive (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Kenper Miller (USA)Result: 9th 1st in GTO
Grid: 16th
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 03/08/2010Photo by courtesy of: Fred Lewis
Portland 100 MilesG.I. Joe's Grand Prix Portland6.8.1978
2525 - BMW 3.5 CSLBMW 3.5 CSL # - BMW L6 N/AGTO
(USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Kenper Miller (USA)Result: 16th
Grid: 12th
Colours: purple (+white)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 28/12/2010Photo by courtesy of: Brent Martin
Daytona 24 Hours18th Annual 24 Hour Pepsi Challenge Daytona4.2.1979
1515 - BMW CSL #2275986 - Bavarian Motors InternationalBMW 3.5 CSL #2275986 - BMW L6 N/AGTO
Bavarian Motors International (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Alf Gebhardt (USA)/Sepp Grinbold (USA)
listed, never drove:
Bruno Beilcke (D)
Result: 37th - did not finish
Grid: 36th (2:08.166)
Colours: white/blue/red
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 13/04/2007Photo by courtesy of: Steve Dilts
Watkins Glen 6 Hours6-Hours including The Trans-Am and The Can-Am for the SCCA Citicorp Can-Am Challenge, The Glen7.7.1979
55 - BMW 3.5 CSL - K.W.M. RacingBMW 3.5 CSL # - BMW M49/3 L6 4v N/AGr.5
K.W.M. Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Kenper Miller (USA)/Dave Cowart (USA)Result: 10th
Grid: 18th (2:02.613)
Colours: white (+blue/red)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 27/09/2008Photo by courtesy of: Dave Kutz and www.autocourse.ca
Daytona 24 Hours18th Annual 24 Hour Pepsi Challenge Daytona3.2.1980
1515 - BMW CSL - Bavarian Motors InternationalBMW 3.5 CSL # - BMW L6 N/AGTO
Bavarian Motors InternationalClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Alf Gebhardt (USA)/Bruno Beilcke (D)
DNS:
Helmut Trieb (D)
Result: 27th
Grid: 50th (2:07.789)
Colours: white/red/blue
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 04/05/2009Photo by courtesy of: Jan Hettler and Wayne Ellwood
Sebring 12 HoursCoca-Cola Twelve Hours of Sebring International Grand Prix of Endurance22.3.1980
1515 - BMW CSL - Bavarian Motors InternationalBMW 3.5 CSL # - BMW L6 N/AGTO
Bavarian Motors InternationalClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Alf Gebhardt (USA)/Bruno Beilcke (D)Result: 58th - did not finish
Grid: 53rd (3:08.566)
Colours: white/red/blue
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 08/12/2009Photo by courtesy of: Dave Kutz and Louis Galanos