BMW E9 3.0CS (180 Hp) 1971

General Information

Modification (Engine)

3.0CS (180 Hp)

Start of production

1971 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

End of production

1975 year

Engine

Power

180 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Power per litre

60.3 Hp/l

Engine location

Front, Longitudinal

Number of cylinders

Position of cylinders

Inline

Compression ratio

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Torque

260 Nm @ 3700 rpm.

Engine displacement

2985

Cylinder Bore

89 mm

Piston Stroke

80 mm

Engine oil capacity

5.8 l

Coolant

12 l

Fuel System

Carburettor

Valvetrain

SOHC

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1402 mm

Width

1670 mm

Height

1370 mm

Length

4660 mm

Front track

1446 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

0.5

Wheelbase

2625 mm

Performance Characteristics

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

8.2 sec

Weight-to-power ratio

7.8 kg/Hp, 128.6 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.4 kg/Nm, 185.7 Nm/tonne

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

8.5 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

11.2 l

Maximum speed

213 km/h

Volume and Weight

Max load

390 kg

Kerb Weight

1400 kg

Fuel tank capacity

72 l

Max. roof load

75 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

650 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

450 l

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1300 kg

Max. weight

1790 kg

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

4 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer

Rear suspension

Independent coil spring, Trailing arm

Front brakes

Ventilated discs, 272 mm

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs, 272 mm

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Wheel rims size

6J x 14

Tires size

195/75 R14

BMW E9 3.0CS (180 Hp)