![]() ![]() Instead, you got an optimized engine based on the iconic S54B32HP in-line 6-cylinder engine and a robotized version of the M gearbox with a shift time of down to just 80 milliseconds. Also, the CSL didn’t come with radio, air-conditioning or navigation system. However, it perfectly explains just how serious BMW was about optimizing the model. The boot floor cover made from lightweight fiber-board confused Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson in 2004 as he thought the new material was “cardboard”. ![]() Photo credit: Millenium Heroes / Fast classics Furthermore, the rear windows were made from thinner glass and special composite material and carbon-fiber were used for the rear diffuser, front apron, intake airbox and parts of the interior. As a result, the original roof was replaced with a carbon-fiber roof. Well, the M3 CSL is no “ordinary” M3! The name CSL stands for “Coupé Sport Leichtbau” meaning Coupe Sport Lightweight and the spec list reveals that BMW took the weight reduction VERY seriously. There are no words to describe the level of violence I would love to inflict on the knuckle-dragging clown who did that.– Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear 2004 Photo credit: Millenium Heroes / Fast classics What is so special about the CSL edition? Ignoring the fact that the Camaro is actually built in Canada, and uses a chassis that originated in Australia. Sure, it may not be that bad in comparison to some other things, but seeing an American car RICE'd out like that makes me want to dropkick a nun. ![]() And then piss on said cube, have it melted down and fashioned into a lamp. And then gather the scrap together and have it crushed into a cube. The question is, would you want to drive it? Personally, I'd rather shoot it until it resembled a giant metal sponge. And I can't be the only one who sees something inherently wrong with a supercharged Camaro being used to advertise a movie called maybe. ![]() Not only was it made to advertise a kiddy movie that had NOTHING to do with cars, but it was a movie that ended up being a massive flop, so it was all for nothing. ![]()
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