BMW 2800 CS (E9)(diecast 1:18, Minichamps)
- BMW 2800 CS (E9) (from 1968)
- Minichamps
- 1:18
- Showcase model / No engine
- diecast
- white
- In near mint condition
- Original packaging exists
- For sale with fixed price
- 79,00 EUR*
Historical context for the BMW coupé and what the model is based on
The pictured miniature is based on the BMW 2800 CS (E9). That series belongs to the E9 family and was built from around 1968 until 1975. It replaced the BMW 2000 C/CS and borrowed a lot of its engineering from BMW’s “Neue‑Sechs” saloons. The body styling is associated with design chief Wilhelm Hofmeister; the trademark “Hofmeister‑knick” at the C‑pillar is one of its signature details. The straight‑six engine is part of the M30 family developed by Alex von Falkenhausen. The bare bodies of the BMW 2800 CS were produced by Karmann in Osnabrück, with BMW doing the final assembly and engineering. To give you an idea of the era: 1968, the year the BMW 2800 CS started, saw worldwide student protests, the assassinations of Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy in the US, and the Beatles releasing the “White Album.” Those are just quick time markers to place the car historically.
Technical specs and quirks of the original
The BMW 2800 CS uses the M30 straight‑six with 2,788 cm³ (170.2 in³) displacement, twin Zenith carburetors and an output of about 125 kW (170 PS) at roughly 6,000 rpm — that’s around 168 hp. Peak torque was about 240 Nm (177 lb‑ft). Power went to the rear wheels via a standard 4‑speed manual, with a 3‑speed automatic available as an option. Performance figures depend on source and trim, but 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) was roughly 9–10 seconds, and top speed about 205 km/h (127.3 mph). The suspension is front struts with wishbones and a rear setup with trailing/angled arms; brakes were discs all around, with later cars getting ventilated front discs. Wheelbase is 2,625 mm (103.3 in / 8.61 ft), overall length about 4.66 m (15.29 ft / 183.5 in), width roughly 1.68 m (5.51 ft / 66.1 in) and height around 1.38 m (4.53 ft / 54.3 in). Curb weight varied with equipment, typically in the 1,350–1,420 kg range (2,976–3,131 lb). By common counts, about 9,400 examples of the BMW 2800 CS were built between 1968–1971, before the later 3.0 CS/CSi/CSL models appeared. The E9 family later became famous in motorsport through the CSL race cars, and the 2800 CS shares the same basic layout.
The Stingrayman model: version, materials and limitation
The model you’re looking at comes from collector “Stingrayman.” It’s a 1/18 scale model made by Minichamps. The body is diecast (typical solid diecast metal), which gives a nice heft and clean, crisp panel lines. This particular piece is a limited edition: limited to 600 pieces worldwide — this one is 1 of 600. The photos show a faithful front: twin headlights, black surrounds and the classic kidney grille. Bumpers with overriders, separate indicators and thin chrome window trim are all reproduced. The side vent behind the front wheel — a characteristic detail of the real BMW 2800 CS — is present. The period‑correct steel wheels with hubcaps and the correct tire profiles are nicely done. Inside it looks dark but you can make out a three‑spoke wheel, dash and seats in black.
Paint, visible details and why it’s good for a collection
The model is painted in a solid white that’s close to BMW’s “Chamonix” tone. It’s understated: clean hood, two suggested vents at the firewall, a neat roofline and gently flared fenders. The BMW roundel sits on the hood and on the C‑pillar. Proportions follow the real car — long front, short rear. Clear headlight lenses, separate marker lamps and chrome door handles show good detailing; gaps for doors, hood and trunk are even. The wheels look factory‑stock, no obvious aftermarket tuning. There’s no clear movie or TV link for this example. For collectors the key points are: it’s a 1/18 diecast by Minichamps, it displays well in a lit vitrine, and with the 600‑piece limit it has a defined rarity. All in all it’s a tidy, detailed representation of the BMW 2800 CS and a solid addition to Stingrayman’s lineup of late‑60s / early‑70s street coupés.
Chriskitt
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This BMW coupé is such a beautiful and sought-after classic. 🚗 🤍💙🚛👏👍👍👍 I have the 3.0 CS and 3.0 CSL versions in 1:43 scale.
Chriskitt
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This BMW coupé is such a beautiful and sought-after classic. 🚗 🤍💙🚛👏👍👍👍 I have the 3.0 CS and 3.0 CSL versions in 1:43 scale.