BMW E3 1968–1977

1 generation (E3)

General information

Number of doors4

Car classE

CountryGermany

Steering wheel positionLeft

At a glance

Engine2494 cm3 Gasoline

Power148 hp

GearboxManual

Origin

Germany

Trim

2.5 MT (150 PS)2.8 MT (170 PS)3.0 MT (180 hp)3.0 MT (200 PS)3.3 AT (190 PS)

Specifications

Engine

Max power (kW)110 kW

Engine power148 hp

Engine power150 PS

Valves per cylinder2

Capacity2494 cm3

Number of cylinders6

Stroke cycle71.6 mm

Cylinder bore86 mm

Compression ratio9

Injection typedistributed injection (multipoint)

Engine placementFront, longitudinal

Engine typeGasoline

Cylinder layoutinline

Engine modelM30

Engine codeM30B25

Boost typenone

Timing beltOHC

Bodywork

Height1450 mm

Clearance160 mm

Width1750 mm

Wheelbase2692 mm

Length4700 mm

Number of seater5

Body typeSedan

Gearbox and handling

Number of gear4

Gearbox typeManual

Drive wheelsRear wheel drive

Operating characteristics

Acceleration (0-100 km/h)8.8 s

Suspension and brakes

Front brakesDisc

Front suspensionIndependent, spring

Grades & features

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