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(1970 model)
4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 12-valve straight (inline) engine, SOHC (single overhead camshaft), 2495 cm3 / 152.3 cu in / 152.3 cu in, 110.4 kW / 148.0 hp / 148.0 hp @ 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm, 211.0 N·m / 155.6 lb·ft / 155.6 lb·ft @ 3700 rpm / 3700 rpm / 3700 rpm, manual 4-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 195 km/h / 121 mph / 121 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1970 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 2500 | Issued until | |
| Serie | 2500 | Number made | |
| Model family | E3 | Body construction | |
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4700 mm / 185.0 in / 185.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 1295 kg / 2855 lb / 2855 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1750 mm / 68.9 in / 68.9 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1450 mm / 57.1 in / 57.1 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2692 mm / 106.0 in / 106.0 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1448 mm / 57.0 in / 57.0 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1461 mm / 57.5 in / 57.5 in | Weight distribution (front) | 54.0 % / 54.0 % / 54.0 % |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 78 l / 17.2 UK gal / 20.6 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.75 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 2.16 m2 / 23.2 sq ft / 23.2 sq ft (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 12 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMW | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 86.0 mm / 3.39 in / 3.39 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 71.6 mm / 2.82 in / 2.82 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.2 | |
| Fuel supply | 2 Zenith carbs | Engine displacement | 2495 cm3 / 152.3 cu in / 152.3 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 7 | Unitary capacity | 415.83 cm3/cylinder / 25.376 cu in/cylinder / 25.376 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Compression ratio | 9.0 : 1 |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 110.4 kW / 148.0 hp / 148.0 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 211.0 N·m / 155.6 lb·ft / 155.6 lb·ft at 3700 rpm / 3700 rpm / 3700 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 43.0 kW / 57.7 hp / 57.7 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 44.2 kW/l / 0.972 bhp/cu in / 0.972 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 84.6 N·m/l / 0.74 lb·ft/cu in / 0.74 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.64 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 7.00 s / 7.00 s / 7.00 s | Top (maximal) speed | 195 km/h / 121 mph / 121 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | 10.40 s / 10.40 s / 10.40 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 114.3 kW/ton / 86.6 bhp/ton / 86.6 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 | worm & roller | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 4.4 | Turning circle | 10.5 m / 34.4 ft / 34.4 ft |
| Suspension front | Independent, MacPherson strut, Coil springs, Lower wishbone | Suspension rear | Independent, Semi-trailing arm, Coil springs |
| Wheels front | 6J x 14 H 2 | Wheels rear | 6J x 14 H 2 |
| Tyres front | 175 HR 14 | Tyres rear | 175 HR 14 |
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brake diameter front | 272 mm / 10.7 in / 10.7 in | Brake diameter rear | 272 mm / 10.7 in / 10.7 in |
| Brakes details | servo-assisted | Braked area |
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