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BMW 2600 L

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 74.00 mm × 75.00 mm 2.91 in × 2.95 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displace 2.6 litre 2581 cc (157.502 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 9.00:1
Fuel system 1 carburettor
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 165 km/h (103 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 75.79 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 886.1 kPa (128.5 psi)
Specific torque 70.52 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.99
Unitary capacity 322.63 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2835 mm
wheelbase 111.6 in
Length (milimeters) 4730 mm
Length (inches) 186.2 in
Width (milimeters) 1780 mm
Width (inches) 70.1 in
Height (milimeters) 1530 mm
Height (inches) 60.2 in
L:W ratio 1.67
Ground clearance (milimeters) 170 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 6.7 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1425 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3142 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
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres 6.40-15
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 4.23

General information

RAC rating 27.2
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1962 BMW 2600 L PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1962

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