BMW 3.0 CS/Csi
Overview
| Produced: |
1971-1975, 19262 produced. (11063 CS, 8199 Csi) |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Coupe,2 doors,4 seats |
Brilliant evolution of the Wilhelm Hofmeister-styled four-cylinder 2000CS coupe, made possible by the remarkably smooth and eager new sohc inline six launched earlied in the upmarket 22500/2800/Bavaria sedan series. This shared the 2000CS body/chassis aft of the firewall, but had a longer front end to accommodate the six, plus revised front suspension and a neat new four--lamp face. Performance was predictably much higher. Bodies were supplied by Karmann, and trimmed neatly - if not luxuriously - with quality materials in the German manner. The original 2.8 engine was enlarged to 3.0 litres in 1971, then given Bosch D-Jetronic fuel injection for still more power.
Source: Motorbase
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2985cc | S6 OHC | BMW S6 OHC | 89mm x 80mm |
Transmission
| Type | Gears | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Manual | 4 |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worm | Independent/Coil Springs | Independent/Coil Springs |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 139 mph | 7.5 s | 15.4 s | 200 bhp 6000 | Csi model | |
| 131 mph | 8 s | 16.2 s | 180 bhp 6000 | CS model |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Disc | Disc |
Auction Sales History
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Buying Power - BMW 3.0CS |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 29 March 2007 | |||
| Buying Power - BMW 3.0CS - One of the truly great and individualistic BMWs, the CS was a major factor in making the world start paying attention to the marque in the Seventies. RICHARD GUNN looks at buying these most stylish of German sports coupes. | ||||
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