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BMW 2.8 L {E3}

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 86.00 mm × 80.00 mm 3.39 in × 3.15 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 2.8 litre 2788 cc (170.134 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 9.00:1
Fuel system 2 Solex 35/40 INAT carbs
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 16.60 s
Standing km
Top speed 200 km/h (124 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 116.67 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1063.7 kPa (154.3 psi)
Specific torque 84.65 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.08
Unitary capacity 464.67 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2792 mm
wheelbase 109.9 in
Length (milimeters) 4800 mm
Length (inches) 189 in
Width (milimeters) 1750 mm
Width (inches) 68.9 in
Height (milimeters) 1450 mm
Height (inches) 57.1 in
L:W ratio 1.72
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1440 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3175 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 78 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 17.2 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 20.6 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering worm & roller PAS
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 10.70 m
Tyres 195/70 HR 14
Wheels 6J x 14 H 2
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Brake ∅ 272 mm
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.64

General information

RAC rating 27.5
Number made
Model code
Model family E3
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1975 BMW 2.8 L {E3} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1975

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