1975 BMW 3.0 L specifications

1975 BMW 3.0 L data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2792 mm 109.9 inches
Track/tread (front) 1480 mm 58.3 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1486 mm 58.5 inches
Length 4800 mm 189 inches
Width 1750 mm 68.9 inches
Height 1450 mm 57.1 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.72
Kerb weight 1470 kg 3241 lb
Weight distribution
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 3 litre
2986 cc
(182.217 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 89 × 80 mm
3.5 × 3.15 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.11
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
180 PS (177.5 bhp) (132 kW)
at 6000 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
255 Nm (188 ft·lb) (26 kgm)
at 3750 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
44.3 kW/litre
60.3 ps/litre
59.4 bhp/litre
0.97 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
85.4 Nm/litre
1.03 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) 1073.1 kPa (155.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 497.67 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 200 km/h (124 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
122.43 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 PS/kg
90.04 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 kW/kg
120.75 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
11.11 kg/kW
18.55 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 10.70 m
Front suspension I.MS.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension I.STLi.CS.ARB.
Wheel size front 6J x 14 H2
Wheel size rear 6J x 14 H2
Tyres front 195/70 HR 14
Tyres rear 195/70 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 3.45
general
Carfolio.com ID153197
Production total
Model code
Model family E3
RAC rating 29.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1975 BMW 3.0 L added 2007-02-02.
Last modified 2022-12-28.

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