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Riverti Automobili BMW M2 tribute project

Overview

Italian coachbuilder Riverti Automobili announced a project to transform the modern BMW M2 G87 into a tribute to the 1970s BMW 3.0 CSL. The design aims to recreate the aesthetic of the original racer, nicknamed the ‘Batmobile’, using a carbon-fibre widebody, enlarged fenders, and a large rear wing while retaining contemporary mechanical underpinnings.

Following the initial announcement, Riverti Automobili debuted a camouflaged prototype of the vehicle at the Tutto Bene Hillclimb in Italy. The company described the project as “Not ‘resto.’ Retro,” noting that it involves a full rebody rather than a simple styling package. The prototype features design elements inspired by both the 3.0 CSL and the BMW 2002 Turbo, including four round headlights, a smaller kidney grille, and a prominent double rear aerodynamic element. While the car is built on the current M2 chassis and expected to use the twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six engine, specific details on pricing, production numbers, and performance remain undisclosed.

Entities

BMW · Riverti Automobili · Tutto Bene Hillclimb

Timeline

  1. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Riverti Automobili debuts BMW M2-based 3.0 CSL tribute prototype

    Riverti Automobili debuted a camouflaged BMW M2 prototype in Italy, featuring a full rebody inspired by the classic 1970s 3.0 CSL.

  2. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Riverti Automobili to transform BMW M2 into 3.0 CSL tribute

    Italian coachbuilder Riverti Automobili is creating a custom BMW M2 tribute to the 1970s 3.0 CSL, featuring a carbon-fibre widebody design inspired by the classic ‘Batmobile’ racing silhouette.

Sources

autocar.co.nz · autojournal.fr · biznes.autokult.pl · bmwblog.com · motorbox.com · telegrafi.com · uk.motor1.com · zero2turbo.com