1958 BMW 2.6 specifications

1958 BMW 2.6 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2835 mm 111.6 inches
Track/tread (front) 1330 mm 52.4 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1416 mm 55.7 inches
Length 4730 mm 186.2 inches
Width 1780 mm 70.1 inches
Height 1530 mm 60.2 inches
Ground clearance 180 mm 7.1 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.67
Kerb weight 1365 kg 3009 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 70 litres 15.4 [18.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 2.6 litre
2581 cc
(157.502 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 74 × 75 mm
2.91 × 2.95 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.99
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
95 PS (94 bhp) (70 kW)
at 4800 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)

Specific output
(DIN)
27.2 kW/litre
36.9 ps/litre
36.4 bhp/litre
0.6 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 7:1
Fuel system 1 carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 322.63 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 160 km/h (99 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
69.82 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 PS/kg
51.35 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
68.86 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
19.47 kg/kW
32.53 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
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 4½K x 15
Wheel size rear 4½K x 15
Tyres front 6.40-15
Tyres rear 6.40-15
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr-S
Front brake diameter 284 mm
Rear brake diameter 284 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.23
general
Carfolio.com ID527384
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 27.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1958 BMW 2.6 added 2017-08-06.
Last modified 2020-03-16.
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