1974 BMW 2.5 CS specifications

1974 BMW 2.5 CS data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2625 mm 103.3 inches
Track/tread (front) 1446 mm 56.9 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1398 mm 55 inches
Length 4660 mm 183.5 inches
Width 1670 mm 65.7 inches
Height 1370 mm 53.9 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.78
Kerb weight 1400 kg 3086 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 2.5 litre
2495 cc
(152.254 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 86 × 71.6 mm
3.39 × 2.82 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.2
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 150 PS (148 bhp) (110 kW)
at 6000 rpm
maximum torque 211 Nm (156 ft·lb) (21.5 kgm)
at 3700 rpm
Specific output 44.2 kW/litre
60.1 ps/litre
59.3 bhp/litre
0.97 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 84.57 Nm/litre
1.02 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9:1
Fuel system 2 Zenith 35/40 INAT carburettors
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1062.7 kPa (154.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 7
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 415.83 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 6.6 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph) 26.8 s
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre 31 s
@ 168 km/h
Maximum speed 200 km/h (124 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
107.18 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 PS/kg
78.83 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 kW/kg
105.71 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
12.69 kg/kW
21.19 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.MS.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension I.STLi.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 175 HR 14
Tyres rear 175 HR 14
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Front brake diameter 272 mm
Rear brake diameter 272 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.64
general
Carfolio.com ID153527
Production total
Model code
Model family E9
RAC rating 27.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1974 BMW 2.5 CS added 2007-02-02.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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