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1972 - BMW - Turbo Prototype

Technical Specs of This Model
1.	Turbo Prototype 1972

General Information
Make	BMW
Model	Turbo Prototype
Production Year	1972
Country
Designer	Paul Bracq
Production Number	2
Model Code
Model Family

Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type	2S FHC
Number of Doors	2
Wheelbase	2400 mm (94,5 in)
Front Track	1550 mm (61 in)
Rear Track	1530 mm (60,2 in)
Length	4144 mm (163,1 in)
Width	1880 mm (74 in)
Height	1100 mm (43,3 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio	1,73
Weight	980 kg (2158,6 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity

Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
C_x

Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer	BMW
Engine Location	Middle
Engine Alignment	Transverse
Engine Construction
Coolant Type	Water
Engine Type	SOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement	S-4
Valves per Cylinder	2 (Total of 8 Pieces)
Engine Displacement	1991 cc (121,5 cu in)
Bore	89 mm (3,5 in)
Stroke	80 mm (3,15 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio	1,11
Unitary Capacity	497,75 cc/cylinder (30,37 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio
Fuel System Type	Ku fuel inj.
Aspiration Type	Turbo
Compressor Type
Intercooler Type
Catalytic Converter	No
Maximum Engine Power
Maximum Engine Power rpm
Maximum Engine Torque
Maximum Engine Torque rpm
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm
Power / Weight Ratio
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio
CO₂ Emissions
Fuel Consumption

Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h	7 s
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed	249 km/h (154,8 mph)

Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type	4M
Top Gear Ratio
Final Drive Ratio
Drive Wheels	RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)

Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type	rack & pinion
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front)	I.MS.TB.
Suspension (rear)
Brakes (front/rear)
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)