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BMW 3.3 L

(1973 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)BMWIssued from1973
Model3.3 LIssued until
Serie3Number made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerBMWCountryDE,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typesedan (saloon)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4800 mm / 189.0 in / 189.0 inGround clearance
Width1753 mm / 69.0 in / 69.0 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.72
Height1448 mm / 57.0 in / 57.0 inTotal (curb) weight1450 kg / 3197 lb / 3197 lb
Wheelbase2794 mm / 110.0 in / 110.0 inDry weight
Track frontWeight distribution (front)
Track rearFuel capacity96 l / 21.0 UK gal / 25.2 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficientFrontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders6
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves12
Engine ManufacturerBMWValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore89.0 mm / 3.50 in / 3.50 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke88.0 mm / 3.46 in / 3.46 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio1.01
Engine Main bearingsEngine displacement3295 cm3 / 201.1 cu in / 201.1 cu in
Cam DesignSOHC (single overhead camshaft)Unitary capacity549.17 cm3/cylinder / 33.512 cu in/cylinder / 33.512 cu in/cylinder
SumpCompression ratio9.0 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power141.7 kW / 192.7 hp / 192.7 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque289.0 Nm / 213.2 lbft / 213.2 lbft at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output139.7 kW / 189.9 bhp / 189.9 bhp
Catalytic converternoSpecific output57.7 kW/l / 1.286 bhp/cu in / 1.286 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque87.71 Nm/l / 0.767 lbft/cu in / 0.767 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears3
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio1.00
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.45

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed209 km/h / 130 mph / 130 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio131.03 kW/ton / 178.15 bhp/ton / 178.15 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrecirculating ball PAS  
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontI.CS.Suspension rearI.CS.
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front195 HR 14Tyres rear195 HR 14
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardisc, servo-assisted
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 3.3 L

 
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