1971 BMW Bavaria specifications

1971 BMW Bavaria data
Applicable to the USA domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2692 mm 106 inches
Track/tread (front) 1445 mm 56.9 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1463 mm 57.6 inches
Length 4700 mm 185 inches
Width 1750 mm 68.9 inches
Height 1425 mm 56.1 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.75
Kerb weight 1438 kg 3170 lb
Weight distribution 56% front
fuel tank capacity 75 litres 16.5 [19.8] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 2.8 litre
2788 cc
(170.134 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 86 × 80 mm
3.39 × 3.15 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.08
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 195 PS (192 bhp) (143 kW)
at 6000 rpm
maximum torque 271 Nm (200 ft·lb) (27.6 kgm)
at 3700 rpm
Specific output 51.4 kW/litre
69.8 ps/litre
68.9 bhp/litre
1.13 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 97.2 Nm/litre
1.17 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9:1
Fuel system 2 Solex 35/40 INAT carburettors
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1221.5 kPa (177.2 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 7
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 464.67 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 6.7 s
Acceleration 0-60mph 9.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph) 27.6 s
Standing quarter-mile 16.8 s
@ 82 mph
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 196 km/h (122 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
135.37 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 PS/kg
99.56 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 kW/kg
133.52 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
10.04 kg/kW
16.78 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 4.000
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 6J x 14
Wheel size rear 6J x 14
Tyres front Michelin XAS 175 HR 14
Tyres rear Michelin XAS 175 HR 14
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Front brake diameter 272 mm
Rear brake diameter 272 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.64
general
Carfolio.com ID338107
Production total
Model code
Model family E3
RAC rating 27.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1971 BMW Bavaria added 2013-06-07.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

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