1972 - BMW - 3.0 CSL

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 3.0 CSL 1973
2. 3.0 CSL 1972
General Information
Make BMW
Model 3.0 CSL
Production Year 1972
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family E09
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2+2 FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2625 mm     (103,3 in)
Front Track 1426 mm     (56,1 in)
Rear Track 1422 mm     (56 in)
Length 4630 mm     (182,3 in)
Width 1730 mm     (68,1 in)
Height 1370 mm     (53,9 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,76
Weight 1270 kg     (2797,4 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 70 litre   (15,4 Imp gal ,  18,5 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer BMW
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type SOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-6
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 12 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 3003 cc     (183,26 cu in)
Bore 89,25 mm     (3,51 in)
Stroke 80 mm     (3,15 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,12
Unitary Capacity 500,5 cc/cylinder    (30,54 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 7
Compression Ratio 9,5 : 1
Fuel System Type Bo D-Jetronic fuel inj.
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 197 HP     (146,9 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5500 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 272 N.m     (200,7 lb.ft ,  27,7 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4300 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 255,1 N.m    (5500 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 155,1 HP/ton    (115,7 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 65,6 HP/litre    (48,9 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph 7,3 s
0 - 100 km/h 7,5 s
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 15,7 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 214 km/h   (133 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,25 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type worm & roller
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 4,5
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.LW.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) I.STA.CS.ARB.
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/VeDi-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front) 195/70 VR 14
Tyres (rear) 195/70 VR 14