1962 BMW 2600 L

The 2600 L is a rear wheel drive sedan/saloon car with a front positioned engine, manufactured by BMW. Its 8 cylinder, overhead valve naturally aspirated engine has 2 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 2.6 litres. In this application it produces power and torque figures of 108 bhp (110 PS/81 kW) at 4900 rpm and 182 Nm (134 lbft/18.6 kgm) at 3000 rpm respectively. The engine transfers its power through to the wheels by means of a 4 speed manual gearbox. The BMW 2600 L weighs a stated 1425 kg at the kerb. Top claimed speed is 165 km/h, or 103 mph.
Full specs

Body type
4 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
4730 mm
Weight
1425 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
2.6 litre
Cylinders
8, V
Power
110 PS / 108 bhp / 81 kW @ 4900 rpm
Torque
182 Nm / 134 ft.lb / 18.6 kgm @ 3000 rpm
Top speed
165 km/h / 103 mph

1962 BMW 2600 L specifications

1962 BMW 2600 L data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	4
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	170 mm	6.7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.67
Kerb weight	1425 kg	3142 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)	110 PS (108 bhp) (81 kW) at 4900 rpm
maximum torque (DIN)	182 Nm (134 ft·lb) (18.6 kgm) at 3000 rpm
Specific output (DIN)	31.2 kW/litre 42.4 ps/litre 41.8 bhp/litre 0.69 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (DIN)	70.52 Nm/litre 0.85 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	9:1
Fuel system	1 carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	886.1 kPa (128.5 psi)
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	165 km/h (103 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 76.84 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.08 PS/kg 56.52 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 kW/kg 75.79 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.08 bhp/kg 0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 17.69 kg/kW 29.56 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
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
Wheel size rear
Tyres front	6.40-15
Tyres rear	6.40-15
Brakes F/R	Di/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	4.23
general
Carfolio.com ID	157267
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	27.2
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1962 BMW 2600 L added 2007-05-06. Last modified 2013-02-28.