1973 BMW 3.3 L specifications

1973 BMW 3.3 L data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2794 mm 110 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length 4800 mm 189 inches
Width 1753 mm 69 inches
Height 1448 mm 57 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.72
Kerb weight 1450 kg 3197 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 95.5 litres 21 [25.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 3.3 litre
3295 cc
(201.073 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 89 × 88 mm
3.5 × 3.46 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.01
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
190 PS (187 bhp) (139 kW)
at 5500 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
289 Nm (213 ft·lb) (29.5 kgm)
at 3500 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
42.3 kW/litre
57.5 ps/litre
56.8 bhp/litre
0.93 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
87.71 Nm/litre
1.06 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9:1
Fuel system 2 Solex INAT 35/40 carburettors
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1102.2 kPa (159.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 549.17 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 209 km/h (130 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
130.76 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 PS/kg
96.17 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 kW/kg
128.97 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
10.4 kg/kW
17.37 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
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 195 HR 14
Tyres rear 195 HR 14
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.45
general
Carfolio.com ID56661
Production total
Model code
Model family E3
RAC rating 29.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1973 BMW 3.3 L added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-06-07.

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