BMW1972 3.0 CSL Specs

1972 (E9) BMW 3.0 CSL Specifications & Performance

1972, 1973 (E9)

Tech Specs Summary


3 L Inline 6

137 mph

7.1 seconds

197 BHP

25.9 mpg

2 Doors

4 Seats

unavailable
kg
1,165 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
137 mph
0-62 mph
7.1 seconds
0-60 mph
6.9 seconds
Power-to-Weight
169 BHP/Tonne
Power
197 BHP
Torque
201 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
25.9 mpg
Total Range
398 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
3 Litre
3,003 cc
Configuration
Inline 6
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
197 BHP @ 5,500 RPM
200 ps @ 5,500 RPM
Peak Torque
201 lb·ft @ 4,300 RPM
272 N·m @ 4,300 RPM
Valvetrain
SOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (12v Total)
Fuel Injection
Multi-point
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Engine Name
M30B30
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Bore x Stroke
89.25 x 80 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.12:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
66 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
33 BHP
Unitary Capacity
500 cc
BMEP
11.4 Bar
165.1 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
4 Gears
Tyre Sizes
195/70R14 V
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Trailing-Arm
Front Brakes
Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Vented Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Sports Coupé
Doors
2
Seats
4
Kerb Weight
1,165 kg
Length
4,630 mm
Width
1,725 mm
Height
1,370 mm
Wheelbase
2,625 mm
Front Track
1,476 mm
Rear Track
1,432 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Standard
£0
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2.7

Performance Rating2.5
Environment Rating1.8
Practicality Rating1.4

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