BMW Celebrates 40th Anniversary of First US Race Win at Amelia Concours d'Elegance

Jason · 03-10-2015, 03:33 PM

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Special BMW 3.0 CSL inspired Z4 GTLM to debut at Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance

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BMW Celebrates 40th Anniversary of First US Race Win at 2015 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance

March 10, 2015

BMW 328 to be honored in special class at the 20th annual Concours.

Woodcliff Lake, N.J. – March 10, 2015 … BMW of North America will mark the 40th anniversary of two key milestones in the company’s history in the United States at the 20th-annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance at the Ritz Carlton Amelia Island, March 12-15, 2015. Forty years ago, BMW of North America began operating as a subsidiary of BMW AG, and only days later, BMW Motorsport scored its first US victory at the 1975 12 Hours of Sebring.

Also to be celebrated at the Concours is the legendary BMW 328, which helped establish the company’s decades-long racing heritage. BMW of North America and BMW Group Classic have helped gather a group of significant BMW 328 models, including the 328 Touring Mille Miglia Coupe that pioneered lightweight construction techniques and advanced aerodynamics, and won the 1940 Mille Miglia endurance race. A sure highlight will be the BMW 328 in which Sir Stirling Moss, once again the Concours’ honoree, won his first professional race, circa 1947.

BMW of North America will publicly launch its 40th Anniversary celebration with “Cars & Coffee at the Concours” on Saturday, March 14, where it will unveil the special BMW 3.0 CSL-inspired livery for the current Z4 GTLM cars that will race in the 2015 edition of the 12 Hours of Sebring, on March 21st. BMW ace driver Bill Auberlen and 1975 12 Hours of Sebring winners Brian Redman, Sam Posey, and Hans Stuck will be on-hand for the unveiling. Also on-hand will be original BMW Motorsport Director Jochen Neerpasch, and the complete BMW Motorsport crew from the 1975 IMSA Camel GT effort.

BMW will bring a number of BMW USA Classic vehicles to display at the event:

On the show field, BMW will display the 1975 25 BMW 3.0 CSL that received Best in Class honors at the 2014 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance and was part of the team that won the 24 Hours of Sebring in 1975, paired with the current No. 25 BMW Z4 GTLM Tudor United Sports Car Championship race car.
In addition to the Mille Miglia-winning 328 Touring Coupe, BMW Group Classic will display a 1973 street version the BMW 3.0 CSL that was developed for homologation, as well as the 1980 BMW M1, the first street car developed by BMW Motorsport (also for racing homologation).
The then-new BMW Z3 Roadster used in the filming of the James Bond film “Goldeneye” 20 years ago will also be featured. Since BMW is a company whose legacy rides on two wheels as well as four, a BMW R69 motorcycle will also be featured.

While honoring its past, BMW resolutely looks to the future. Also on display through the weekend will be newly-updated, 2016 BMW 6 Series Convertible and all-new 2016 BMW X6 M, along with the 2015 BMW i8, the company’s award-winning plug-in hybrid sports car.

Special BMW 3.0 CSL inspired Z4 GTLM to debut at Amelia Island Concours d&#8217

Jadar · 03-10-2015, 05:03 PM

M2 under the cover?

JustChris · 03-10-2015, 05:03 PM

First! Now I'll go read the article and make a proper comment.

Also is that a sofa in the middle..?

Gac101177 · 03-10-2015, 05:07 PM

Looking forward to this event Saturday my car will be on the field.

VMRWheels · 03-10-2015, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by M Car Chris

Also is that a sofa in the middle..?

LOL I thought the same

Gonven · 03-10-2015, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by dd1981

M2 under the cover?

I hope so

bmw1racer · 03-10-2015, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by M Car Chris

First!

I don't think so.

JustChris · 03-10-2015, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by bmw1racer

Quote:

Originally Posted by M Car Chris

First!

I don't think so.

I know typed too long a message in the end, meh

DrivenByE30 · 03-10-2015, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by dd1981

M2 under the cover?

Z4

plus it says Z4 in the title...

Jadar · 03-10-2015, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by DrivenByE30

Quote:

Originally Posted by dd1981

M2 under the cover?

Z4

plus it says Z4 in the title...

I know

I was just so stoked for any word or news at Geneva of the M2 and after no news i jokingly raise my hopes at NYC for the 40th.

Come on M2.....I'm patiently waiting....

Kwando · 03-10-2015, 08:16 PM

It's just another special edition M3. Or an Ikea sofa.

Aaron_N55 · 03-10-2015, 09:42 PM

Adem1534 · 03-10-2015, 10:14 PM

Was intrigued by the picture, then realized this wasn't for the M2.

Doctor///M · 03-10-2015, 10:17 PM

Nice!

raysspl · 03-11-2015, 12:00 AM

I echo the same sentiments here wishing it was the M2

Just_me · 03-11-2015, 01:18 AM

BMW’s M6 GT3

RingMeister01 · 03-11-2015, 05:48 AM

Ben Afflecks new Batmobile.

Chihuahua · 03-11-2015, 06:02 AM

$80 admission just to get in and walk around? am I reading that correctly?

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Jason Administrator 40638 Rep 21,237 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	BMW Celebrates 40th Anniversary of First US Race Win at Amelia Concours d'Elegance BIMMERPOST NEWS Special BMW 3.0 CSL inspired Z4 GTLM to debut at Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance 17 COMMENTS Tweet BMW Celebrates 40th Anniversary of First US Race Win at 2015 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance March 10, 2015 BMW 328 to be honored in special class at the 20th annual Concours. Woodcliff Lake, N.J. – March 10, 2015 … BMW of North America will mark the 40th anniversary of two key milestones in the company’s history in the United States at the 20th-annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance at the Ritz Carlton Amelia Island, March 12-15, 2015. Forty years ago, BMW of North America began operating as a subsidiary of BMW AG, and only days later, BMW Motorsport scored its first US victory at the 1975 12 Hours of Sebring. Also to be celebrated at the Concours is the legendary BMW 328, which helped establish the company’s decades-long racing heritage. BMW of North America and BMW Group Classic have helped gather a group of significant BMW 328 models, including the 328 Touring Mille Miglia Coupe that pioneered lightweight construction techniques and advanced aerodynamics, and won the 1940 Mille Miglia endurance race. A sure highlight will be the BMW 328 in which Sir Stirling Moss, once again the Concours’ honoree, won his first professional race, circa 1947. BMW of North America will publicly launch its 40th Anniversary celebration with “Cars & Coffee at the Concours” on Saturday, March 14, where it will unveil the special BMW 3.0 CSL-inspired livery for the current Z4 GTLM cars that will race in the 2015 edition of the 12 Hours of Sebring, on March 21st. BMW ace driver Bill Auberlen and 1975 12 Hours of Sebring winners Brian Redman, Sam Posey, and Hans Stuck will be on-hand for the unveiling. Also on-hand will be original BMW Motorsport Director Jochen Neerpasch, and the complete BMW Motorsport crew from the 1975 IMSA Camel GT effort. BMW will bring a number of BMW USA Classic vehicles to display at the event: On the show field, BMW will display the 1975 25 BMW 3.0 CSL that received Best in Class honors at the 2014 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance and was part of the team that won the 24 Hours of Sebring in 1975, paired with the current No. 25 BMW Z4 GTLM Tudor United Sports Car Championship race car. In addition to the Mille Miglia-winning 328 Touring Coupe, BMW Group Classic will display a 1973 street version the BMW 3.0 CSL that was developed for homologation, as well as the 1980 BMW M1, the first street car developed by BMW Motorsport (also for racing homologation). The then-new BMW Z3 Roadster used in the filming of the James Bond film “Goldeneye” 20 years ago will also be featured. Since BMW is a company whose legacy rides on two wheels as well as four, a BMW R69 motorcycle will also be featured. While honoring its past, BMW resolutely looks to the future. Also on display through the weekend will be newly-updated, 2016 BMW 6 Series Convertible and all-new 2016 BMW X6 M, along with the 2015 BMW i8, the company’s award-winning plug-in hybrid sports car. Special BMW 3.0 CSL inspired Z4 GTLM to debut at Amelia Island Concours d&#8217
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