1969 BMW 2800 specifications

1969 BMW 2800 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2692 mm 106 inches
Track/tread (front) 1446 mm 56.9 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1464 mm 57.6 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 1334 kg 2941 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 75 litres 16.5 [19.8] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code M30B28
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 2.8 litre
2788 cc
(170.134 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 86 × 80 mm
3.39 × 3.15 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.08
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
170 PS (168 bhp) (125 kW)
at 6000 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
236 Nm (174 ft·lb) (24.1 kgm)
at 3700 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
44.9 kW/litre
61.1 ps/litre
60.3 bhp/litre
0.99 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
84.65 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) 1063.7 kPa (154.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 7
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 464.67 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 9.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 16.6 s
Standing kilometre 30.6 s
Maximum speed 200 km/h (124 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
127.69 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 PS/kg
93.91 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 kW/kg
125.94 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
10.65 kg/kW
17.79 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.LW.
Rear suspension I.STA.CS.ARB.
Wheel size front 6J x 14 H 2
Wheel size rear 6J x 14 H 2
Tyres front 185 HR 14
Tyres rear 185 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 3.54
general
Carfolio.com ID56782
Production total
Model code
Model family E3
RAC rating 27.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1969 BMW 2800 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2022-11-27.

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