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BMW 3.0 S {E3}

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 89.00 mm × 80.00 mm 3.5 in × 3.15 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 3 litre 2986 cc (182.217 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 9.10:1
Fuel system 2 Ze carbs
Maximum power
0-50 mph 5.30 s
0-60 mph 8.10 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 8.50 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 15.90 s
Standing km 29.90 s
Top speed 204 km/h (127 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 123.19 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1068.9 kPa (155 psi)
Specific torque 85.06 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 7
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.11
Unitary capacity 497.67 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2690 mm
wheelbase 105.9 in
Length (milimeters) 4710 mm
Length (inches) 185.4 in
Width (milimeters) 1750 mm
Width (inches) 68.9 in
Height (milimeters) 1450 mm
Height (inches) 57.1 in
L:W ratio 1.75
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1380 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3042 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (US Gal)

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.45

General information

RAC rating 29.5
Number made
Model code
Model family E3
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1971 BMW 3.0 S {E3} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1971

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