Full specs1962 BMW 3200 S V8 specifications
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| bodywork | |||
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| Body type | 4/5 seater sedan/saloon | ||
| Number of doors | 4 | ||
| Designer | |||
| dimensions & weights | |||
| Wheelbase | 2835 mm | 111.6 inches | |
| Track/tread (front) | 1330 mm | 52.4 inches | |
| Track/tread (rear) | 1416 mm | 55.7 inches | |
| Length | 4730 mm | 186.2 inches | |
| Width | 1780 mm | 70.1 inches | |
| Height | 1530 mm | 60.2 inches | |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm | 6.7 inches | |
| length:wheelbase ratio | 1.67 | ||
| Kerb weight | 1470 kg | 3241 lb | |
| Weight distribution | |||
| fuel tank capacity | 70 litres | 15.4 [18.5] UK [US] gal. | |
| aerodynamics | |||
| Drag coefficient | |||
| Frontal area | |||
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| Powertrain | |||
| engine type | naturally aspirated petrol | ||
| Engine manufacturer | BMW | ||
| Engine code | |||
| Cylinders | V 8 in 90° vee | ||
| Capacity | 3.2 litre 3169 cc (193.384 cu in) |
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| Bore × Stroke | 82 × 75 mm
3.23 × 2.95 in |
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| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.09 | ||
| Valve gear | overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total |
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| maximum power output (DIN) |
160 PS (158 bhp) (118 kW) at 5600 rpm |
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| maximum torque (DIN) |
240 Nm (177 ft·lb) (24.5 kgm) at 3600 rpm |
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| Specific output (DIN) |
37.2 kW/litre 50.6 ps/litre 49.9 bhp/litre 0.82 bhp/cu in |
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| Specific torque (DIN) |
75.73 Nm/litre
0.92 ft·lb/cu3 |
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| Engine construction | |||
| Lubrication | wet sumped | ||
| compression ratio | 9:1 | ||
| Fuel system | 2 carburettors | ||
| bmep (brake mean effective pressure) | 951.7 kPa (138 psi) | ||
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| crankshaft bearings | |||
| Engine coolant | Water | ||
| Unitary capacity | 396.13 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 | 190 km/h (118 mph) | ||
| Power-to-weight ratio | Higher is better 108.98 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.11 PS/kg 80.15 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.08 kW/kg 107.48 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.11 bhp/kg 0.05 bhp/lb |
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| Weight-to-power ratio | Lower is better 12.48 kg/kW 20.84 lb/bhp |
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| fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption | |||
| universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above) | |||
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| UK MPG | |||
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| 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 | |||
| Rear suspension | |||
| Wheel size front | 4½K x 15 | ||
| Wheel size rear | 4½K x 15 | ||
| Tyres front | 7.00-15 | ||
| Tyres rear | 7.00-15 | ||
| Brakes F/R | Di/Dr-S | ||
| Front brake diameter | 267 mm | ||
| Rear brake diameter | 284 mm | ||
| Braked area | |||
| Gearbox | 4 speed manual | ||
| Top gear ratio | 1 | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.89 | ||
| general | |||
| Carfolio.com ID | 527241 | ||
| Production total | |||
| Model code | |||
| Model family | Type 534 | ||
| RAC rating | 33.4 | ||
| Insurance classification | No information available | ||
| Tax band | No information available | ||
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1962 BMW 3200 S V8 added 2017-08-06. Last modified 2020-03-16. |
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BMW 3200 models
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 3169 cm3/193.4cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW 1500 kg
4 door sedan/saloon FR 4M 3169 cm3/193.4cuin 140 PS 138 bhp 103 kW 1460 kg
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