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1962 - BMW - 3200 CS Coupe

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1. 3200 CS Coupe 1962
General Information
Make BMW
Model 3200 CS Coupe
Production Year 1962
Country
Designer Bertone
Production Number 538
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2+2 FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2835 mm     (111,6 in)
Front Track 1330 mm     (52,4 in)
Rear Track 1416 mm     (55,7 in)
Length 4380 mm     (172,4 in)
Width 1720 mm     (67,7 in)
Height 1460 mm     (57,5 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,54
Weight 1500 kg     (3304 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 75 litre   (16,5 Imp gal ,  19,8 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer BMW
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction alloy block & head
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-8
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 3169 cc     (193,39 cu in)
Bore 82 mm     (3,23 in)
Stroke 75 mm     (2,95 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,09
Unitary Capacity 396,12 cc/cylinder    (24,17 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 9 : 1
Fuel System Type 2 Ze 36 NDIX carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 160 HP     (119,3 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5600 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 240 N.m     (177,1 lb.ft ,  24,5 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3600 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 203,5 N.m    (5600 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 106,7 HP/ton    (79,5 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 50,5 HP/litre    (37,6 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h 14 s
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 200 km/h   (124,3 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,89 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter 12 m    (39,4 ft)
Suspension (front) I.TB.
Suspension (rear) LA.TB.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 267 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 284 mm
Wheels (front) 5J x 15
Wheels (rear) 5J x 15
Tyres (front) 185 HR 15
Tyres (rear) 185 HR 15