There are few cars as iconic with as loyal of a following as the BMW E9.
Making its debut in 1968, the classic BMW made a name for itself on the touring car race track. It all started with a Karmann body fitted with a 2,788-cc inline-six but progressed in 1971, making the 3.0CS the most powerful E9 up to that point.
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This 1974 BMW 3.0CS being offered on Bring a Trailer is a prime example of why the model is so loved. Powering the car is a M30 3.0-liter inline-six with dual carburetors that sent through an automatic transmission that it was equipped with off the assembly line. When new, the power rating is 170-horsepower. In March of 2021, service was performed to the ignition system, replacing the valve cover gasket, and changing the fluids.
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It rolls on 14-inch alloy wheels with BMW center caps, and are wrapped in 205/70 Michelin XWX tires. There’s a matching spare wheel and tires mounted under the trunk panel. It gets braking power from disc brakes at all corners.
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On the inside, you’ll find black vinyl upholstery and wood trim. It has bucket seats up front and adjustable headrests. A four-spoke steering wheel sits in front of a VDO instrumentation with a 240 Km/h speed and 6400 redline tach.
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