General information
BrandBMW
Model E9
Generation E9
Modification (Engine) 3.0CS (180 Hp)
Start of production April, 1971 year
End of production October, 1975 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeCoupe
Seats 4
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 8.5 l/100 km 27.67 US mpg33.23 UK mpg11.76 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 11.2 l/100 km 21 US mpg25.22 UK mpg8.93 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 7.8 sec
Maximum speed 213 km/h 132.35 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 7.8 kg/Hp, 128.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5.4 kg/Nm, 185.7 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 180 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre 60.3 Hp/l
Torque 260 Nm @ 3700 rpm. 191.77 lb.-ft. @ 3700 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M30B30V
Engine displacement 2985 cm3 182.16 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Position of cylinders Inline
Cylinder Bore 89 mm 3.5 in.
Piston Stroke 80 mm 3.15 in.
Compression ratio 9
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel System Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Engine oil capacity 5.75 l 6.08 US qt | 5.06 UK qt
Oil viscosity No Data
Engine oil specification
Coolant 12 l 12.68 US qt | 10.56 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1400 kg 3086.47 lbs.
Max. weight 1790 kg 3946.27 lbs.
Max load 390 kg 859.8 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 450 l 15.89 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 72 l 19.02 US gal | 15.84 UK gal
Max. roof load 75 kg 165.35 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 1300 kg 2866.01 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 650 kg 1433 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 4660 mm 183.46 in.
Width 1670 mm 65.75 in.
Height 1370 mm 53.94 in.
Wheelbase 2625 mm 103.35 in.
Front track 1446 mm 56.93 in.
Rear (Back) track 1402 mm 55.2 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.5 m 34.45 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission) 4
Front suspension Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension Independent, spring, Trailing arm
Front brakesVentilated discs, 272 mm
Rear brakesVentilated discs, 272 mm
Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 195/75 R14
Wheel rims size6J x 14