(1971 model)
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1971 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 3.0 SA | Issued until | |
| Serie | 3 | Number made | |
| Model family | 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) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4710 mm / 185.4 in / 185.4 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1750 mm / 68.9 in / 68.9 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.75 |
| Height | 1450 mm / 57.1 in / 57.1 in | Total (curb) weight | 1412 kg / 3113 lb / 3113 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2690 mm / 105.9 in / 105.9 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | Weight distribution (front) | ||
| Track rear | Fuel capacity |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| 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 | 89.0 mm / 3.50 in / 3.50 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 80.0 mm / 3.15 in / 3.15 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.11 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 7 | Engine displacement | 2986 cm3 / 182.2 cu in / 182.2 cu in |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Unitary capacity | 497.67 cm3/cylinder / 30.370 cu in/cylinder / 30.370 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 9.0 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 134.2 kW / 182.5 hp / 182.5 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 255.0 Nm / 188.1 lbft / 188.1 lbft at 3700 rpm / 3700 rpm / 3700 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 132.4 kW / 180.0 bhp / 180.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 60.3 kW/l / 1.343 bhp/cu in / 1.343 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 85.40 Nm/l / 0.747 lbft/cu in / 0.747 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1.00 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.45 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 127.48 kW/ton / 173.32 bhp/ton / 173.32 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) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.CS. | Suspension rear | I.CS. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 3.0 SA
