1974 BMW 3.0 Si specifications

1974 BMW 3.0 Si data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2692 mm 106 inches
Track/tread (front) 1480 mm 58.3 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1486 mm 58.5 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 1440 kg 3175 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)
195 PS (192 bhp) (143 kW)
at 5500 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
272 Nm (201 ft·lb) (27.7 kgm)
at 4300 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
47.9 kW/litre
65.2 ps/litre
64.3 bhp/litre
1.05 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
91.09 Nm/litre
1.1 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9:1
Fuel system Bosch fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1144.7 kPa (166 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) 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-60mph 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h 8.5 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 15.6 s
Standing kilometre 28.8 s
Maximum speed 214 km/h (133 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
135.19 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 PS/kg
99.43 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 kW/kg
133.33 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
10.06 kg/kW
16.8 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.CS.
Rear suspension I.CS.
Wheel size front 6J x 14 H 2
Wheel size rear 6J x 14 H 2
Tyres front 195/70 VR 14
Tyres rear 195/70 VR 14
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-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 ID56408
Production total
Model code
Model family E3
RAC rating 29.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1974 BMW 3.0 Si added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-06-07.

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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 2986 cm3/182.2cuin 195 PS 192 bhp 143 kW 1460 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 2986 cm3/182.2cuin 180 PS 178 bhp 133 kW 1420 kg
BMW 3.0 S -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 2986 cm3/182.2cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW 1380 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 2986 cm3/182.2cuin 180 PS 178 bhp 132 kW 1412 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 2986 cm3/182.2cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1380 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 2788 cm3/170.1cuin 195 PS 192 bhp 143 kW 1438 kg
BMW 2500 -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 2495 cm3/152.3cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 1295 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 2495 cm3/152.3cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 2788 cm3/170.1cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1334 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2746 cm3/167.6cuin 185 PS 183 bhp 136 kW 1455 kg
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Mercedes-Benz 350 SE -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 3499 cm3/213.5cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1675 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3499 cm3/213.5cuin 195 PS 192 bhp 143 kW
Mercedes-Benz 350 SE -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3499 cm3/213.5cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW