1954 BMW Six

The Six is a rear wheel drive saloon passenger car with a front positioned engine, manufactured by BMW. The BMW Six's engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 2 litre, overhead valve 6 cylinder with 2 valves per cylinder. This unit produces 65 bhp (66 PS/48 kW) of power at 4400 rpm. The engine delivers its power through to the wheels by means of a 4 speed manual gearbox. Its quoted weight at the kerb is 1270 kg.
Full specs

Body type
4 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
4801 mm
Weight
1270 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
2 litre
Cylinders
6, Straight
Power
66 PS / 65 bhp / 48 kW @ 4400 rpm
Torque
Unknown

1954 BMW Six specifications

1954 BMW Six data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2883 mm	113.5 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length	4801 mm	189 inches
Width	1803 mm	71 inches
Height	1549 mm	61 inches
Ground clearance	203 mm	8 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.67
Kerb weight	1270 kg	2800 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	56.8 litres	12.5 [15] 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 litre 1971 cc (120.278 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	66 × 96 mm 2.6 × 3.78 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.69
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 12 valves in total
maximum power output	66 PS (65 bhp) (48 kW) at 4400 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output	24.6 kW/litre 33.4 ps/litre 33 bhp/litre 0.54 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	6.8:1
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	328.5 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 51.89 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 PS/kg 38.17 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 kW/kg 51.18 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 26.2 kg/kW 43.77 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
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.TB.
Rear suspension	LA.TB.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R	Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area	852 cm²
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	4.20
general
Carfolio.com ID	56573
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	16.2
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1954 BMW Six added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.