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Originally Posted by speeder
So what was the '95 CSL? What does that stand for? I'm not familiar with it.
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CSL= coupe sport light. They are commonly known as the M3 Lightweight. In 1995, BMW built a small series of E36 M3's that were more or less intended for club racing. They deleted the heavy options (A/C, radio, sunroof, assorted comfort and convenience options) got rid of a lot of sound deadening, added aluminum doors, etc. This dropped the weight a couple hundred pounds or so. They installed engines that were the best ones built on the production line, made some changes to the wheels and suspension and threw some goodies in the trunk. These were etensions for the rear wing, an x-brace to go under the engine and a couple other things. The front bumper had an adjustable splitter. A shorter final drive ratio was fitted. Somewhere between 85 and 122 were made and sold, depending on whose numbers you believe.
JR