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(1965 model)
2-door 2+2-seater fixed-head coupé, petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 8-valve straight (inline) engine, SOHC (single overhead camshaft), 1991 cm3 / 121.5 cu in / 121.5 cu in, 74.6 kW / 100.0 hp / 100.0 hp @ 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm, manual 4-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 167 km/h / 104 mph / 104 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1965 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 2000 C | Issued until | |
| Serie | 2000 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 2+2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4530 mm / 178.3 in / 178.3 in | Total (curb) weight | 1200 kg / 2646 lb / 2646 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1675 mm / 65.9 in / 65.9 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1360 mm / 53.5 in / 53.5 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2550 mm / 100.4 in / 100.4 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1330 mm / 52.4 in / 52.4 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1376 mm / 54.2 in / 54.2 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | ||
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.78 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 1.94 m2 / 20.8 sq ft / 20.8 sq ft (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMW | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 89.0 mm / 3.50 in / 3.50 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 80.0 mm / 3.15 in / 3.15 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.11 | |
| Fuel supply | 1 So 40 PDSI carb | Engine displacement | 1991 cm3 / 121.5 cu in / 121.5 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 497.75 cm3/cylinder / 30.375 cu in/cylinder / 30.375 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Compression ratio | |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 74.6 kW / 100.0 hp / 100.0 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | at |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 29.8 kW / 40.0 hp / 40.0 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 37.5 kW/l / 0.823 bhp/cu in / 0.823 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 167 km/h / 104 mph / 104 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 83.3 kW/ton / 63.1 bhp/ton / 63.1 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | ||
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | 5.5J x 14 | Wheels rear | 5.5J x 14 |
| Tyres front | 175 H 14 | Tyres rear | 175 H 14 |
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 2000 C