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b+b CW 311

Bodywork

type 2S FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 103.00 mm x 95.00 mm 4.06 in x 3.74 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displace 6.3 litre 6332 cc (386.402 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio
Fuel system Bosch mechanical fuel injection
Maximum power 375.1 PS (370.0 bhp) (275.9 kW) @ 5100 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 4.80 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km 21.80 s
Top speed 319 km/h (198 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 296 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 565.0 Nm (417 ft·lb) (57.6 kgm) @ 3000 rpm
bmep 1121.3 kPa (162.6 psi)
Specific torque 89.23 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.08
Unitary capacity 791.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2400 mm
wheelbase 94.5 in
Length (milimeters) 4100 mm
Length (inches) 161.4 in
Width (milimeters) 1280 mm
Width (inches) 50.4 in
Height (milimeters) 1110 mm
Height (inches) 43.7 in
L:W ratio 1.71
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1250 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2756 lb
Weight distribuiton 48.00 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 120 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 26.4 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 31.7 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.311
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Mid
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock 2.700
Turning circle
Tyres 4.30/11.60-15
Wheels 10J x 15
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.70
Final drive ratio 3.20

General information

RAC rating 52.6
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1978 b+b CW 311 PDF Manual
CW 311 picture
Designer unknown
Year 1978

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