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BMW 3.0 CSL {E9}

Bodywork

type 2+2 FHC (23)
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 89.25 mm × 84.00 mm 3.51 in × 3.31 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 3.2 litre 3153 cc (192.408 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 9.50:1
Fuel system Bo D-Jetronic fuel inj.
Maximum power 205.8 PS (203.0 bhp) (151.4 kW) @ 5600 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 7.50 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 222 km/h (138 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 159.84 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 286.0 Nm (211 ft·lb) (29.2 kgm) @ 4200 rpm
bmep 1139.9 kPa (165.3 psi)
Specific torque 90.71 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.06
Unitary capacity 525.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2625 mm
wheelbase 103.3 in
Length (milimeters) 4630 mm
Length (inches) 182.3 in
Width (milimeters) 1730 mm
Width (inches) 68.1 in
Height (milimeters) 1370 mm
Height (inches) 53.9 in
L:W ratio 1.76
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1270 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2800 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 70 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 15.4 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 18.5 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball PAS
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres 195/70 VR 14
Wheels 7J x 14 H2
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Brake ∅ 272 mm
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.25

General information

RAC rating 29.6
Number made
Model code
Model family E9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1973 BMW 3.0 CSL {E9} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1973

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