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BMW 3200 CS Coupé

Bodywork

type 2+2 FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 82.00 mm × 75.00 mm 3.23 in × 2.95 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displace 3.2 litre 3169 cc (193.384 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction alloy block & heds
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 9.00:1
Fuel system 2 Ze 36 NDIX carbs
Maximum power 162.2 PS (160.0 bhp) (119.3 kW) @ 5600 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 14.00 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 200 km/h (124 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 106.67 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 240.0 Nm (177 ft·lb) (24.5 kgm) @ 3600 rpm
bmep 951.7 kPa (138 psi)
Specific torque 75.73 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.09
Unitary capacity 396.13 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) 4380 mm
Length (inches) 172.4 in
Width (milimeters) 1720 mm
Width (inches) 67.7 in
Height (milimeters) 1460 mm
Height (inches) 57.5 in
L:W ratio 1.54
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1500 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3307 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 75 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 16.5 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 19.8 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 12.00 m
Tyres 185 HR 15
Wheels 5J x 15
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Brake ∅ 267 mm
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.89

General information

RAC rating 33.4
Number made 538
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1962 BMW 3200 CS Coupé PDF Manual
3200 CS Coupé picture
Designer Bertone
Year 1962

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