The 2000CS is the first coupe of the Neu Klasse BMWs. Eleven thousand seven hundred twenty cars were built from 1965 through 1970. Production was greatest in 1966 and gradually declined to only 65 cars in 1970. The car was not simply built on the sedan platform of the 1600 or 1800. The coupe had its own platform with engine, interior and bodywork unique to it.
   The 2000CS is the transition coupe between the 503 & 3200CS Bertone coupes and the 3.0CS coupe introduced in the 1970s. The 2000CS is a luxurious coupe with some significant design features. It was designed in-house by Wilhelm Hofmeister and largely hand built by Karmann.
   The 2000 CS featured clean sides with a high chrome line and stainless rocker panels. Side markers that detracted from the clean look were added in 1968. The 3.0 CS coupe used the same body design from the windshield back. The back windows retract completely and the front windows retract to about 1" above the door. This provides an uninterrupted view through the cabin. The coupes were the first BMWs to feature the legendary 2.0 liter four cylinder engine made famous in the 2002s, and continued into the early 1992 in 3 series cars. The C model had one carburetor, was rated at 100 horsepower and could be ordered with an automatic. CS models had dual carbs and came with a four speed transmission and were rated at 120 horsepower.