2,986cc SOHC Inline 6-Cylinder Engine
3 twin choke Webber Carburetors
Approximately 215bhp at 5,800rpm
4-Speed Manual Transmission
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes

*Exclusive Alpina equipped example
*Gorgeous color combination
*Recent mechanical restoration
*Good candidate for rallies such as the Copperstate 1000

THE 3.0 CS

BMW returned to six-cylinder power for its top-of-the-range models in 1968 with the launch of the 2500 and 2800 saloons together with the stylish 2800 CS coupé. Designated 'E9', the latter was powered by the 2800 saloon's M30 engine, though it's running gear had more in common with the existing, four-cylinder 2000C/CS. The 2800 CS's replacement by the similarly styled 3.0-liter CS in 1971 brought with it numerous improvements, including four-wheel disc brakes in place of the old disc/drum combination. With plenty of power on tap, the 3.0 CS was good for more than 130mph. The E9 moved BMW up to directly challenge the fastest sports cars in the world. Victory laurels in some of the most significant races followed: The European Touring Car Championship ('73, '75, '76, '77, '78 and finally '79 – some years out of E9 production!) and class victories at Le Mans, Spa, and Daytona. These racing efforts had coincided with the growth of some of BMW's most significant tuning partners; Schnitzer Motorsports and, of course, Alpina.

At the launch of the E9, Alpina was still a long way from being the factory partner and full-fledged manufacturer that they have become. Before their first official model, much like AMG, the company was active in producing high-performance machines out of the BMW range. Alpina-modified cars are hard to come by, and often lack the full documentation of the later VIN-specific models.

THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

Early in its life, Alpina supplied works race cars while also being a supplier of bolt-on parts which could be added both by a dealer or an owner. This beautiful Alpina equipped 3.0 CS has remained with its current owner in southern California since 2012, where it has been part of a significant European car collection. The Body is believed to wear the majority of its original Nachtbleu paint, which is in incredible condition, while the interior has been refreshed with new tan leather. Less than 2,000 miles ago, the car was treated to thorough mechanical refurbishment. The engine was removed from the chassis and fully rebuilt with new pistons and bearings. Underneath, a new gas tank and new shocks were fitted. This car is built to "Alpina" specifications and contains many ultra-rare and desirable bits such as the triple-Weber twin-choke carburetors found on Alpina race engines (of which only less than 200 are said to have been built), Alpina wheels, and an Alpina front air-dam.

BMW 3.0 CSs are one of the most iconic designs from the celebrated Bayerische Motoren Werke and as such are highly coveted by collectors. Finding an example that has been as well preserved and maintained as this car is a rare find; finding one with all of the impossible to replace Alpina parts is a dream come true. This fantastic 3.0 CS Alpina is ready for spirited drives on rallies such as the Copperstate 1000 or for Concours showings.