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BMW Turbo Prototype

Bodywork

type 2S FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 89.00 mm × 80.00 mm 3.5 in × 3.15 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 2 litre 1991 cc (121.498 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 6.80:1
Fuel system Kugelfischer fuel injection
Maximum power 279.8 PS (276.0 bhp) (205.8 kW)
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph 15.70 s
0-100 km/h 6.60 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 250 km/h (155 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 281.63 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 238.0 Nm (176 ft·lb) (24.3 kgm)
bmep 1502.2 kPa (217.9 psi)
Specific torque 119.54 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.11
Unitary capacity 497.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Turbo
Compressor type
Intercooler N
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2400 mm
wheelbase 94.5 in
Length (milimeters) 4144 mm
Length (inches) 163.1 in
Width (milimeters) 1880 mm
Width (inches) 74 in
Height (milimeters) 1100 mm
Height (inches) 43.3 in
L:W ratio 1.73
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 980 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2161 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (US Gal)

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Mid
Engine alignment Transverse
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio

General information

RAC rating 19.6
Number made 2
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1972 BMW Turbo Prototype PDF Manual
Turbo Prototype picture
Designer Paul Bracq
Year 1972

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