1979 BMW 633 CSi specifications

1979 BMW 633 CSi data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
DesignerPaul Bracq
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2625 mm 103.3 inches
Track/tread (front) 1430 mm 56.3 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1464 mm 57.6 inches
Length 4755 mm 187.2 inches
Width 1753 mm 69 inches
Height 1384 mm 54.5 inches
Ground clearance 140 mm 5.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.81
Kerb weight 1470 kg 3241 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 70 litres 15.4 [18.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.4
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code M30
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 3.2 litre
3210 cc
(195.886 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 89 × 86 mm
3.5 × 3.39 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.03
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
197 PS (194 bhp) (145 kW)
at 5500 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
285 Nm (210 ft·lb) (29.1 kgm)
at 4300 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
45.1 kW/litre
61.3 ps/litre
60.4 bhp/litre
0.99 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
88.79 Nm/litre
1.07 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction cast iron block; light alloy head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9.3:1
Fuel system Bosch L-Jetronic fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1115.7 kPa (161.8 psi)
Maximum RPM 6000 rpm
crankshaft bearings 7
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 535 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
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
133.81 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 PS/kg
98.41 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 kW/kg
131.97 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
10.16 kg/kW
16.97 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 3.500
Turning circle 11.20 m
Front suspension I.MS.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension I.STA.RS.CS.
Wheel size front 6 x 14
Wheel size rear 6 x 14
Tyres front 195/70 VR 14
Tyres rear 195/70 VR 14
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S
Front brake diameter 280 mm
Rear brake diameter 280 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.25
general
Carfolio.com ID105567
Production total
Model code
Model family E24
RAC rating 29.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1979 BMW 633 CSi added 2003-01-27.
Last modified 2013-06-19.

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