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(1972 model)
2-door 2+2-seater fixed-head coupé, petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 12-valve straight (inline) engine, SOHC (single overhead camshaft), 3003 cm3 / 183.3 cu in / 183.3 cu in, 146.9 kW / 197.0 hp / 197.0 hp @ 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm, 272.0 N·m / 200.6 lb·ft / 200.6 lb·ft @ 4300 rpm / 4300 rpm / 4300 rpm, manual 4-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 214 km/h / 133 mph / 133 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1972 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 3.0 CSL | Issued until | |
| Serie | 3 | Number made | |
| Model family | E9 | Body construction | |
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 2+2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | 3970 l / 140.20 cu ft / 140.20 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4630 mm / 182.3 in / 182.3 in | Total (curb) weight | 1270 kg / 2800 lb / 2800 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1730 mm / 68.1 in / 68.1 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1370 mm / 53.9 in / 53.9 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2625 mm / 103.3 in / 103.3 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1426 mm / 56.1 in / 56.1 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1422 mm / 56.0 in / 56.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm / 5.5 in / 5.5 in | Fuel capacity | 70 l / 15.4 UK gal / 18.5 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.76 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 2.01 m2 / 21.7 sq ft / 21.7 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) (Inline, 6 cylinder) | Total number of valves | 12 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMW | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 89.2 mm / 3.51 in / 3.51 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 80.0 mm / 3.15 in / 3.15 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.12 | |
| Fuel supply | Bo D-Jetronic fuel inj. | Engine displacement | 3003 cm3 / 183.3 cu in / 183.3 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 7 | Unitary capacity | 500.50 cm3/cylinder / 30.542 cu in/cylinder / 30.542 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Compression ratio | 9.5 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 146.9 kW / 197.0 hp / 197.0 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 272.0 N·m / 200.6 lb·ft / 200.6 lb·ft at 4300 rpm / 4300 rpm / 4300 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 64.8 kW / 86.8 hp / 86.8 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 48.9 kW/l / 1.075 bhp/cu in / 1.075 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 90.6 N·m/l / 0.79 lb·ft/cu in / 0.79 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 | 3.25 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 214 km/h / 133 mph / 133 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | 7.30 s / 7.30 s / 7.30 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 155.1 kW/ton / 117.5 bhp/ton / 117.5 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 7.50 s / 7.50 s / 7.50 s | 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 | 4.5 | Turning circle | 10.5 m / 34.4 ft / 34.4 ft |
| Suspension front | Independent, Lower wishbone, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) | Suspension rear | Independent, Semi-trailing arm, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 195/70 VR 14 | Tyres rear | 195/70 VR 14 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 3.0 CSL
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