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BMW 3.0 CSL {E9}

Bodywork

type 2+2 FHC (23)
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 89.25 mm × 80.00 mm 3.51 in × 3.15 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 3 litre 3003 cc (183.254 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 Zenith 35/40 carburettors
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 7.30 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 213 km/h (132 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 152.79 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1067.1 kPa (154.8 psi)
Specific torque 84.92 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 7
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.12
Unitary capacity 500.5 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) 1810 mm
Width (inches) 71.3 in
Height (milimeters) 1370 mm
Height (inches) 53.9 in
L:W ratio 1.76
Ground clearance (milimeters) 140 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5.5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1165 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2568 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 worm & roller
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 10.50 m
Tyres 195/70 VR 14
Wheels 7J x 14 H2
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.45

General information

RAC rating 29.6
Number made 169
Model code
Model family E9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1971 BMW 3.0 CSL {E9} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1971

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