[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/retro-meets-modern-bmw-3-0-csl-hommage\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/retro-meets-modern-bmw-3-0-csl-hommage\/","headline":"Retro Meets Modern with the BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage","name":"Retro Meets Modern with the BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage","description":"BMW are using the \u2018past to determine our future\u2019 according to Adrian van Hooydonk, Senior Vice President of the company\u2019s Brand Design Studio, referring of course, to the BMW Hommage series of cars. The latest, the BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage, is a reboot of the legendary 3.0 CSL, which dates back to 1972 and which ran until 1975, and of which only 1265 were ever made. It\u2019s a beautiful looking car, all sleek flowing carbon fibre lines and yet still […]","datePublished":"2015-05-29","dateModified":"2015-05-29","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/bmw-csl-hommage-front2.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/bmw-csl-hommage-front2.jpg","height":400,"width":400},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/retro-meets-modern-bmw-3-0-csl-hommage\/","about":["LATEST CAR NEWS","Sports, Performance & Prestige Cars"],"wordCount":387,"keywords":["3.0 csl","Adrian van Hooydonk","bmw","Brand Design Studio","CFRP","Concorso d\u2019Eleganza","eBoost","Golf Yellow","hommage","M1 Hommage","Nurburgring","Villa d\u2019Este"],"articleBody":"BMW are using the \u2018past to determine our future\u2019 according to Adrian van Hooydonk, Senior Vice President of the company\u2019s Brand Design Studio, referring of course, to the BMW Hommage series of cars.The latest, the BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage, is a reboot of the legendary 3.0 CSL, which dates back to 1972 and which ran until 1975, and of which only 1265 were ever made.It\u2019s a beautiful looking car, all sleek flowing carbon fibre lines and yet still managing to pull off a solid, ruggedly mean and compact look as well. And in keeping with the retro-feel, the car you see here is swathed in BMW Golf Yellow, a colour with a hint of lime.The CSL Hommage was unveiled by BMW at the 2015 Concorso d\u2019Eleganza Villa d\u2019Este situated on the shores of Lake Como in Italy.The original CSL sports coupe was all about weight saving, and this car compliments that ideal with its body made from lightweight carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP).The CSL Hommage manages to place a foot firmly in the retro camp as well providing a glimpse of the future of BMW with comparative ease.The eye-catching Golf Yellow paintwork might be firmly nodding to the past, but the inclusion of eBoost technology, which effectively grabs lost energy to reuse it before it is discarded, is another indication of how far technology has come since the original CSL was speeding round the Nurburgring track.The all black interior throws in some subtle, but striking, yellow accents on the two seats (no rear seats here – the space is take up with eBoost technology) while the minimalist theme is continued with the inclusion of a steering wheel that is never likely to wear out any part of your trousers and a very basic looking dashboard. The use of wood for the instrument panel (not that there are any instruments cluttering that space) allows the sparse interior to still look surprisingly warm and comfortable. In fact, the 3.0 CSL Hommage is a winner all round.The Hommage series compliments the feel of the Villa d\u2019Este extremely well, but unlike the 328 and the M1 Hommage, let\u2019s hope this concept can find it\u2019s way into some sort of BMW reality – just as long as they keep that yellow.Images: classicdriver.com, carmagazine.co.uk"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Retro Meets Modern with the BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/retro-meets-modern-bmw-3-0-csl-hommage\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]