1970 BMW 2500 specifications

1970 BMW 2500 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2692 mm 106 inches
Track/tread (front) 1448 mm 57 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1461 mm 57.5 inches
Length 4700 mm 185 inches
Width 1750 mm 68.9 inches
Height 1450 mm 57.1 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.75
Kerb weight 1295 kg 2855 lb
Weight distribution 54% front
fuel tank capacity 78 litres 17.2 [20.6] UK [US] gal.
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
(DIN)
150 PS (148 bhp) (110 kW)
at 6000 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
211 Nm (156 ft·lb) (21.5 kgm)
at 3700 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
44.2 kW/litre
60.1 ps/litre
59.3 bhp/litre
0.97 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
84.57 Nm/litre
1.02 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9:1
Fuel system 2 Zenith 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) 7 s
Acceleration 0-60mph 10.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 17.1 s
@ 80.8 mph
Standing kilometre
@ 163 km/h
Maximum speed 195 km/h (121 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
115.87 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 PS/kg
85.22 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 kW/kg
114.29 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
11.73 kg/kW
19.6 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 4.400
Turning circle 10.50 m
Front suspension I.MS.CS.LW.
Rear suspension I.STA.CS.
Wheel size front 6J x 14 H 2
Wheel size rear 6J x 14 H 2
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 ID56793
Production total
Model code
Model family E3
RAC rating 27.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1970 BMW 2500 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2017-09-18.

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