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BMW 2500 {E3}

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 86.00 mm × 71.60 mm 3.39 in × 2.82 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 2.5 litre 2495 cc (152.254 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 carbs
Maximum power
0-50 mph 7.00 s
0-60 mph 10.40 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 17.10 s
Standing km
Top speed 195 km/h (121 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 114.29 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1062.7 kPa (154.1 psi)
Specific torque 84.57 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 7
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.2
Unitary capacity 415.83 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2692 mm
wheelbase 106 in
Length (milimeters) 4700 mm
Length (inches) 185 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) 1295 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2855 lb
Weight distribuiton 54.00 %
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
Turns lock-to-lock 4.400
Turning circle 10.50 m
Tyres 175 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 1970 BMW 2500 {E3} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1970

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