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BMW 2800 CS

General information

ModelBMW 2800 CS
Year1968
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating61.5 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2786 ccm (170.00 cubic inches)
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 4-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2786 ccm (170.00 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power172.40 PS (127 kW or 170 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque235.00 Nm (24.0 kgf-m or 173.3 ft.lbs) at 3700 Rev. per min.
Compression9.0:1
Bore x stroke86.0 x 80.0 mm (3.4 x 3.1 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 4-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed200.0 km/h (124.3 mph)
0-50 miles6.8 seconds
0-60 miles8.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1336 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4290 litres (1,133 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (413.4 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1290 kg (2,844.0 pounds)
Overall length4660 mm (183.5 inches)
Overall width1690 mm (66.5 inches)
Overall height1380 mm (54.3 inches)
Ground clearance160 mm (6.3 inches)
Wheelbase2620 mm (103.1 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
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