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1973 BMW 3.0 CSL {E9} technical specifications

Technical specifications of 1973 BMW 3.0 CSL

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bodywork

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Type2+2 FHC (23)

Key:
SAL
Saloon (Sedan)
FHC
Fixed-head coupé
DHC
Drop-head coupé (Convertible)
HBK
Hatchback
EST
Estate (Station Wagon)
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Designer
Number of doors 2

dimensions & weight

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Wheelbase 2625 mm 103.3 in
Track front 1470 mm 57.9 in
rear 1426 mm 56.1 in
Length 4630 mm 182.3 in
Width 1730 mm 68.1 in
Height 1370 mm 53.9 in
Length:wheelbase ratio 1.76
Ground clearance
Kerb weight 1270 kg 2800 lb
Weight distribution
(Front)
Fuel capacity 70 litres 15.4 UK Gal 18.5 US Gal

aerodynamics

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Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

engine

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Bore × stroke 89.25 mm × 84.00 mm
3.51 in × 3.31 in
Cylinders S-6
Displacement 3.2 litre
3153 cc
(192.408 cu in)
Type SOHC
Key:
SOHC
Single overhead camshaft
DOHC
Double overhead camshaft
OHV
Overhead valves
TS
Two stroke
SV
Side valves
Sl
Sleeve valves
oise
Overhead inlet side exhaust
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2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
Construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 9.50:1
Fuel system Bo D-Jetronic fuel inj.
Maximum power 205.8 PS (203 bhp) (151.4 kW)
@ 5600 rpm
Specific output 64.4 bhp/litre
1.06 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque 286.0 Nm (211 ft·lb) (29.2 kgm)
@ 4200 rpm
bmep 1139.9 kPa (165.3 psi)
Specific torque 90.71 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Manufacturer BMW
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore/stroke ratio 1.06
Unitary capacity 525.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

performance

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0-50 mph (80 km/h)
0-60 mph
0-100 km/h 7.50 s
0-100 mph
80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top
Standing ¼mile
Standing km
Top speed 222 km/h (138 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 Emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
Power-to-weight 159.84 bhp/ton

chassis

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Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD

Key:
FWD
Front wheel drive
RWD
Rear wheel drive
AWD
All wheel drive
4WD
Four wheel drive
 
Steering recirculating ball PAS
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Suspension front I.LW.CS.ARB.
rear I.STA.CS.ARB.
Key:
I
Independent
LA
Live axle
dD
de Dion axle
W
Wishbone
DW
Double wishbones
CS
Coil springs
ARB
Anti-roll bar
LS
Leaf springs
SE
Semi-elliptic leaf springs
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Wheels front 7J x 14 H2
rear 7J x 14 H2
Tyresfront 195/70 VR 14
rear 195/70 VR 14
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S

Key:
Ve
Ventilated
Di
Disc (Disk)
Dr
Drum
S
Servo-assisted
ABS
Anti-lock Braking System
Brake front 272 mm
rear272 mm
Braked area
Transmission 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.25

general

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RAC rating 29.6
Number made
Model code
Model family E9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1973 BMW 3.0 CSL added before December 1995.
Last modified 2008-04-03.
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