BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage

The BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage (pronounciation: ho-mah-j, /homaʒ/) is a concept car by BMW that pays homage to the 1972 BMW 3.0 CSL racer, also known as the Batmobile.
== Description ==
In 2015 BMW introduced the 3.0 CSL Hommage concept car at Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este. The car is a tribute to the 1972 3.0 CSL, a homologation special built to make the car eligible for racing in the European Touring Car Championship at that time. It has an inline-six engine with an eBoost hybrid system in the rear of the car. As a homage to the original, the 3.0 CSL Hommage has a minimal interior to keep the weight as low as possible; carbon fiber and aluminium are used in the cockpit for the same reason. The Hommage has laser-LED lights similar to those in the BMW i8.
The BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage received a racing version, called the BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage R, with a livery paying tribute to the 1972 3.0 CSL driven by Chris Amon.
== Asphalt Nitro 2==
== Asphalt 9: Legends ==
The BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage appears as a low Class C car with the following rank statistics:
*Stock rank: 889 ()
* rank: 1,181
* rank: 1,550 ()
* rank: 1,826 ()
A total of , 16 Uncommon Import Parts, 4 Rare Class C Import Parts, and 4 Epic Import Parts are required for upgrades.
=== Performance ===
The Hommage is a fairly average car, with average stats and a rather low top speed for Class C. It is not particularly useful but is better than the Dodge Challenger SRT8 and can compete with the Lotus Evora and Chevrolet Camaro ZL1.
=== Availability ===
The 3.0 CSL Hommage's blueprint is commonly found in the Legends Store and in card packs.
== Asphalt 8: Airborne ==
=== Summary ===
The BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage was added in the Elite Cars Update as a high-end Class A car with the following statistics:
*Starting rank: 1077
**This was changed to 1115 in the Fast Lane Update
**This was changed to 1138 in the 2021 Summer Update
*MAX rank: 1608 (+531)
**This was changed to 1581 (+466) in the Fast Lane Update
**This was changed to 1597 (+466) in the ? Update.
**This was changed to 1476 (+?) in the ? Update.
**This was changed to 1279 (+141) in the 2021 Summer Update
*MAX+PRO rank: 1773 (+165)
**This was changed to 1804 (+224) in the Fast Lane Update
**This was changed to 1804 (+328) in the Fifteenth Anniversary Update
**This was changed to 1410 (+131) in the 2021 Summer Update
*Tuning Kit bonus: +76
**This was changed to +125 in the ? Update.
**This was changed to +54 in the Fifteenth Anniversary Update
**This was changed to +42 in the 2021 Summer Update
*Stock to MAX+PRO rank difference: 696
**This was changed to 689 in the Fast Lane update.
*Upgrade rank percentages: 5/65/5/25
*Nitro Efficiency: 8/13/18
Between the Fifteenth Anniversary Update and 2021 Spring Update, the BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage was a low Class S car.
As of the 2021 Summer Update, the BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage is now placed as a low Class C car.
=== Performance & Usage ===
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The BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage sees no use in TLEs or multiplayer as its high top speed and large tuning kit bonus have been nerfed.
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Acting as a continuation of the Chevrolet 2016 Camaro SS, the BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage is the second-fastest non-Elite vehicle in the game (seventh fastest vehicle in the game after the Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG Special Edition, Devel Sixteen Prototype, Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport, Kawasaki Ninja H2R, Lightning LS-218, and Lamborghini Centenario LP 770-4), with a maximum possible total top speed of 317.7 mph/511.5 km/h, only behind the Lamborghini Centenario LP 770-4's 318.1 mph/512.2 km/h.
The Hommage features an extremely high raw top speed, a small nitro, slow acceleration, mediocre drift radius, very good handling, and subpar nitro efficiency.
Overall, the Hommage can be described as one of the top ten best vehicles in the game. Regarding speed, it is the fifth or seventh-fastest vehicle in the game (depending on whether you count the Lightning LS-218 and the Kawasaki Ninja H2R motorcycles). Overall, the Hommage is perhaps the fifth-best vehicle for Class A TLEs]] and it is generally regarded as one of the ten best vehicles for high-ranked Multiplayer.
In any given situation, the Hommage's main downside is its poor acceleration. Its medium-poor drifting can also be an issue, but this issue can be remedied with techniques like "drift-punching". Furthermore, the Hommage is difficult to control due to its strong handling, and the Hommage's poor nitro efficiency is yet another issue, making this car recommended for advanced users. Despite this, it can beat the much higher-ranked Zeus Twelve Sigma.
The Hommage's main rivals are the Aston Martin Vulcan, Ferrari 488 Pista, Arrinera Hussarya GT, Rezvani Beast Alpha, Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport, McLaren Mercedes MP4-25, McLaren MP4-31, Apollo Intensa Emozione, 2018 McLaren X2, and Mercedes SLK 55 AMG SE.
The Hommage is suitable for use in Multiplayer between ranks 1430 and 1770. The Hommage's optimal rank in Multiplayer is near 1560.
The Hommage's overall performance in Multiplayer can be described as being similar to the performance of the Chevrolet 2016 Camaro SS. The Hommage competes best in Multiplayer 60-230 ranks higher than the Camaro SS (which competes at ranks 1330-1500). Compared to the Camaro SS, the Hommage has a higher upgrade rank weighting on raw top speed (dist. = 5/65/5/25), hence why it can only compete at higher ranks. However, the Hommage becomes faster than the Camaro SS where it is optimal. Apart from speed (at lower ranks) and nitro efficiency, the Hommage is superior to the Camaro SS in all other aspects, with superior drifting, handling and acceleration.
With a rank of 1560, the Hommage's main competition consists of other Hommages, the Vulcan, the SIN R1, and the MP4-25. The SLK SE and Camaro SS can also be competitors at this rank. The Hommage's minor competition at this rank consists of the Arrinera Hussarya GT, Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport, Chevrolet Corvette C3, McLaren 675LT, Mercedes-AMG C 63 Coupe Touring Car 2014, Porsche 911 GT3 RS, Lamborghini Asterion, Lotus Evora Sport 410, Falcon F7, Mercedes-AMG GT3, Lamborghini Estoque, Holden Coupe 60, TVR Sagaris, and McLaren MP4/8.
With a rank between 1400 and 1500, the Hommage is inferior mainly to the Camaro SS and SLK SE but it is superior to most other competitors. With a rank near 1690, the Hommage is slightly inferior to the Vulcan, Hussarya GT and SIN R1; it also still competes with the SLK SE, Camaro SS and MP4-25. With a rank of 1773 (MAX+PRO), the Hommage is much less competitive; it can't compete with the Vulcan, Hussarya GT, MP4-25, MP4-31, Corvette GS, or SLK SE, the former 4 of which are commonly dominant in this rank range.
The Hommage can somewhat compete with the Lamborghini Aventador SV, Porsche 918 Spyder with Weissach Package, Arash AF10, Devel Sixteen Prototype, Mosler Land Shark, TRION NEMESIS, SIN R1, Aston Martin Vulcan, and Icona Vulcano V12 Hybrid at MAX+PRO, but otherwise remains inferior to the likes of the Apollo Intensa Emozione, 2018 McLaren X2, and Lamborghini Centenario LP 770-4.
Optimal Tuning Setup
* 0200 5050 - Rank A1278
** Speed = 404.1 km/h
** +86 points in Upgrades, +115 in Pro Kits
** This tune is slightly slower than the Cobra's notorious B1285 tune (409.3 km/h), but with the same case for the BMW M2, due to possessing superior drifting and thus being able to clear sharp curves much easier, it is capable of beating the Cobra at this rank on twisty tracks.
* 0300 5050 - Rank A1347
** Speed = 432.4 km/h
** +155 points in Upgrades, +115 in Pro Kits
** This tune targets a wide range of Multiplayer-favored cars; the B1390 Sagaris tune (0500 5050), the A1339 Camaro tune (also 0300 5050), and in some cases, particularly short/twisty tracks, the A1285 SLK SE tune (0500 5050 E0800).
* 0400 5050 - Rank A1433
** Speed = 289.4 mph (466.2 km/h)
** +242 points in Upgrades, +115 in Pro Kits
** This tune mainly targets the B1480 Sagaris tune (0505 5050) and the A1390 Camaro tune (also 0400 5050), but can be challenged by a Camaro tuned to 0500 5050 (A1450) or 0510 5050 (A1457).
* 0500 3050 - Rank A1509
** Speed = 483.5 km/h
** +345 points in Upgrades, +87 in Pro Kits
* 0500 5055 - Rank A1562
** Speed = 310.0 mph (499.4 km/h)
** +345 points in Upgrades, +140 in Pro Kits
** From here up to around rank 1680, this is considered the threshold of the Hommage's 'most dominant' rank zone.
* 0500 5555 - Rank A1587
** Speed = 311.3 mph (501.5 km/h)
** +345 points in Upgrades, +165 in Pro Kits
* 0504 5555 - Rank A1680
** Speed = 316.2 mph (509.2 km/h)
** +438 points in Upgrades, +165 in Pro Kits
* 5505 5555 - Rank A1747
** Speed = 317.6 mph (511.6 km/h)
** +505 points in Upgrades, +165 in Pro Kits
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The BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage counts towards the BMW and Top Tier collections.
=== Price ===
The BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage was originally obtainable only from its Research & Development event. It was subsequently made available in the Garage during limited-time offers, with a purchase cost of .
As of the 2021 Summer Update, the BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage is permanently available for purchase in the Garage for .
Upgrades originally cost and , or , with upgrades to Level 4 and 5 Acceleration and Handling, as well as Level 3 and 5 Top Speed and Nitro, only available by spending or through the use of free upgrades; this was changed during the 2019 Spring Update to and , with all Level 5 upgrades being -only.
As of the Gangstar Season Update, upgrades require 55 of each , , , , 60 , 160 and .
160 kit cards for the BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage can be obtained by purchasing the Premium Pass in the Neon Season and can be bought with .
The BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage was rewarded to players who finished the Holiday Rush 5 Multiplayer Season in Elite League; players who already owned the car received a Free Class S upgrade instead.
The BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage was made obtainable by reaching Page 3 with the premium upgrade in the Neon Season. The car costs to buy. Players who already owned the car will get 10x Class C Upgrade instead.
The BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage was obtainable by reaching Tier 37 in the Mercedes-Benz Silver Lightning Car Hunt. Players who already owned the car would get 8x instead.
=== Availability ===
Outside of its R&D event, the BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage was available on the following dates:
*May 2016
*August 21-23 2016
*2016 November 25 Black Friday Cup
*March 24-27 2017
*September 8-9 2018
*November 22 2018 Black Friday Cup
*2020 Cyber Monday offer, bundled with 4 free upgrades, from November 30 - December 5, 2020
*May 25 - June 1, 2021: (40% off)
The BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage is the only exclusive car from the Elite Cars Update that cannot be assembled with Blueprints.
=== Research & Development ===
The BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage's R&D was first launched on March 31, 2016 and was revived on the following dates:
*March 3, 2017 (after the McLaren MP4/8's Championship)
*January 19, 2018 (after the BMW S 1000 RR's R&D)
*March 25, 2019 (after the Ferrari F60 America's R&D)
*March 21, 2020 (as part of an Asphalt Moments series in the 2020 Spring Update, with a time limit of 12 days)