1973 BMW 3.0 CSL specifications

1973 BMW 3.0 CSL data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2625 mm 103.3 inches
Track/tread (front) 1470 mm 57.9 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1426 mm 56.1 inches
Length 4630 mm 182.3 inches
Width 1730 mm 68.1 inches
Height 1370 mm 53.9 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.76
Kerb weight 1270 kg 2800 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 Straight 6
Capacity 3.2 litre
3153 cc
(192.408 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 89.25 × 84 mm
3.51 × 3.31 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.06
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
206 PS (203 bhp) (151 kW)
at 5600 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
286 Nm (211 ft·lb) (29.2 kgm)
at 4200 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
48 kW/litre
65.3 ps/litre
64.4 bhp/litre
1.06 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
90.71 Nm/litre
1.1 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9.5:1
Fuel system Bosch D-Jetronic fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1139.9 kPa (165.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 525.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 222 km/h (138 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
162.06 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.16 PS/kg
119.19 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 kW/kg
159.84 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.16 bhp/kg
0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
8.39 kg/kW
14.01 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.LW.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension I.STA.CS.ARB.
Wheel size front 7J x 14 H2
Wheel size rear 7J x 14 H2
Tyres front 195/70 VR 14
Tyres rear 195/70 VR 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 3.25
general
Carfolio.com ID56672
Production total
Model code
Model family E9
RAC rating 29.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1973 BMW 3.0 CSL added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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