Description
The CSL was introduced at the 1971 Geneva Motor Show after being developed as a homologation model for European touring car competition. The “L” variant was distinguished from standard CS models by approximately 440 pounds of weight-saving measures. Additional characteristics exclusive to the lightweight model included chrome wheel-arch extensions and racing-style hood release pins.
Delivered from the factory in Polaris Silver, the Karmann-built bodywork was refinished under current ownership. City Package models are 297 pounds heavier than the…
The CSL was introduced at the 1971 Geneva Motor Show after being developed as a homologation model for European touring car competition. The “L” variant was distinguished from standard CS models by approximately 440 pounds of weight-saving measures. Additional characteristics exclusive to the lightweight model included chrome wheel-arch extensions and racing-style hood release pins.
Delivered from the factory in Polaris Silver, the Karmann-built bodywork was refinished under current ownership. City Package models are 297 pounds heavier than the standard 3.0 CSL and feature steel bodywork, an aluminum hood and trunk lid, a heated rear window, and power-operated glass side windows. Additional features include a headlight wiper system and black 3.0 CSL beltline stripes. Photos of glass etchings can be seen in the gallery below.
The 14” Alpina alloy wheels wear 205/70 Michelin XWX tires that were mounted during the seller’s ownership. A matching spare wheel is located under the trunk floor. The CSL suspension system used Bilstein gas-pressurized dampers and progressive-rate springs, and new tie rods, shocks, control arms, and a drag link were installed under current ownership.
Scheel front bucket seats are trimmed in black leatherette with corduroy inserts. City Package cars included insulation and thicker carpeting compared to the standard 3.0 CSL. Additional features include a black headliner, wood trim on the dashboard and doors, a Becker Europa AM/FM/cassette radio, and Coco Mats. The driver seat was repaired under current ownership.
A leather-wrapped Alpina three-spoke steering wheel frames VDO instrumentation including a 240-km/h speedometer and tachometer. An auxiliary gauge pod is mounted to the right of the instrument panel. The five-digit mechanical odometer shows 13k kilometers (~8k miles), 300 kilometers (~190 miles) of which were added under current ownership. Total mileage is unknown.
The 3.0L M30 inline-six features Bosch electronic fuel injection and produced 200 horsepower and 204 lb-ft of torque when new. A July 2020 service reportedly included the installation of a PerTronix ignition system, a valve adjustment, new filters, and fresh fluids. Removed factory decals can be seen in the gallery.
Power is sent to the rear wheels via a a Getrag four-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential.
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