1971 BMW 3.0 S specifications

1971 BMW 3.0 S data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2690 mm 105.9 inches
Track/tread (front) 1450 mm 57.1 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1460 mm 57.5 inches
Length 4710 mm 185.4 inches
Width 1750 mm 68.9 inches
Height 1450 mm 57.1 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.75
Kerb weight 1380 kg 3042 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
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)
172 PS (170 bhp) (127 kW)
at 6000 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
254 Nm (187 ft·lb) (25.9 kgm)
at 3700 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
42.5 kW/litre
57.7 ps/litre
56.9 bhp/litre
0.93 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
85.06 Nm/litre
1.03 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9.1:1
Fuel system 2 Ze carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1068.9 kPa (155 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 7
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 497.67 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 5.3 s
Acceleration 0-60mph 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h 8.5 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 15.9 s
Standing kilometre 29.9 s
Maximum speed 204 km/h (127 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
124.9 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 PS/kg
91.86 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 kW/kg
123.19 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
10.89 kg/kW
18.18 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
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.45
general
Carfolio.com ID56738
Production total
Model code
Model family E3
RAC rating 29.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1971 BMW 3.0 S added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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