- This BMW M3 CSL is a celebrated modern classic and performance icon, offered with a very attractive reserve price
- One of just 422 right-hand-drive CSLs delivered to the UK
- Re-shelled in 2010 using a Thorney Motorsport chassis following an on-track incident. This CSL remains HPI clear
- Recent Simpson Motorsport track-focused enhancements totalling nearly £9,000
With just 422 right-hand-drive CSLs delivered to the UK, this 2003 BMW (E46) M3 CSL represents the pinnacle of BMW’s driver-focused engineering. SB is thrilled to be offering this example on the platform. Already revered for its precision and balance, this CSL has been elevated into a serious track-day weapon through considered, high-quality upgrades. Finished back to its original Silver Grey Metallic, it retains the signature carbon-fibre roof, lightweight construction, and that glorious naturally aspirated S54 straight-six, mated to the SMG II transmission with CSL-specific mapping. Over the past few years, nearly £15,000 has been invested by the current owner to enhance performance and reliability under hard use. The most recent work - totalling nearly £9,000 at Simpson Motorsport - ensures the car is in peak mechanical health and track-ready. Additions include a roll cage, fuel surge tank, and Recaro race bucket seats, while the rear seats have been deleted in the name of weight reduction and safety. These are subtle yet meaningful upgrades, executed to a professional standard and carefully aligned with the CSL’s original ethos of weight reduction and driver engagement. With 94,086 miles, this CSL has been properly driven and diligently maintained, offering a unique opportunity for enthusiasts seeking a truly usable, track-capable CSL that celebrates the analogue BMW M experience in its purest form. We would like to highlight that this CSL was involved in an on-track incident in 2010, which was subsequently and professionally repaired by Simpson Motorsport using a Thorney Motorsport chassis. The car remains HPI clear. As always, the seller is available to answer any questions via the comments section below. Buyers are encouraged to bid with complete confidence.
A rare chance to acquire one of the UK’s most engaging modern classics with amazing upgrades. Sorted for both road and track, don't miss out on this veritable icon. Buyers should bid with complete confidence.
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