(1972 model)
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1972 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 3 CSL | Issued until | 1973 |
| Serie | 3 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | monocoque | |
| Model code | Body designation | E9 | |
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE,ZA |
| Base platform | E9 | Number of doors | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | coupé | Number of seats | 4 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4630 mm / 182.3 in / 182.3 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1730 mm / 68.1 in / 68.1 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | |
| Height | 1370 mm / 53.9 in / 53.9 in | Total (curb) weight | |
| Wheelbase | 2625 mm / 103.3 in / 103.3 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1426 mm / 56.1 in / 56.1 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1422 mm / 56.0 in / 56.0 in | 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 | 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 supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | ||
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 3003 cm3 / 183.3 cu in / 183.3 cu in | |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Unitary capacity | |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 9.5 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | N | Max. output power | 147.0 kW / 199.9 hp / 199.9 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm |
| Compressor type | Max. torque | 272.0 Nm / 200.6 lbft / 200.6 lbft at 4300 rpm / 4300 rpm / 4300 rpm | |
| Intercooler | Maximum rpm | ||
| Coolant | Max. net output | ||
| Catalytic converter | Specific output | ||
| Specific torque |
| Transmission type | M | Number of gears | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 213 km/h / 132 mph / 132 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 7.30 s / 7.30 s / 7.30 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) | ||
| 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 | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | 7J x 14 H2 | Wheels rear | 7J x 14 H2 |
| Tyres front | 195/70 VR14 | Tyres rear | 195/70 VR14 |
| Brakes front | Di | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 3 CSL
