These are standard specifications for the 1970 BMW 2800, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual Floor shift controls
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 1968 - 1977 |
| Price : | $6,280-$7,485 |
| Weight : | 2860 lbs | 1297.274 kg |
| Combined MPG : | 20.00 |
Performance
| Top Speed : | 124 mph | 199.516 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2788 cc | 170.1 cu in. | 2.8 L. |
| Power : | 192.00 SAE @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque : | 174 Ft-Lbs (236 NM) @ 3700 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.2 in | 80 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 7 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
| 2 Zenith 35/40 INAT 2-barrel carburetors | |
4 Manual Floor shift controls
Production Figures
| 1970 BMW 2800 | |
| Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : | 9,399 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 5 P : | 39,056 |
Handling
Recall
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 71V011000 |
| Notes | BMW CAMPAIGN NO N/A.SIX CYLINDER.IMPTD SINCE JAN.1, 1969 .POSSIBILITYTHAT HEADLIGHTS MAY NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL SAF ETY STANDARD 108, BECAUSEMINIMUM HEIGHT FROM GROUND LEVEL TOCENTER OF HEAD LIGHTS MAY NEED TO BEMODIFIED.(CORRECT BY MO DIFYING HEAD LIGHTS TO MEET STANDARD 108.) |
Data updated January 2023
1970 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $3,900 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $9,350 |
| Avg. Home : | $23,000 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.36 |
| Total Car Production : | 8,283,949 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1970 BMW 2800?
Q: How fast is the 1970 BMW 2800? A: The 1970 BMW 2800 has a top speed of 124 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1970 BMW 2800? A: The 1970 BMW 2800 has wheelbase sizes of 103.30 and 106.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1970 BMW 2800? A: The 1970 BMW 2800 has lengths of 183.50 and 185.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1970 BMW 2800? A: The 1970 BMW 2800 has width of 65.70 and 68.90 inches.Q: How much did the 1970 BMW 2800 cost when new?A: The 1970 BMW 2800 cost approximately $6,280 to $7,485 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1970 BMW 2800? A: The 1970 BMW 2800 was offered as a Coupe, Sedan.Q: What engine did the 1970 BMW 2800 have? A: The engine powering the 1970 BMW 2800 was a Inline 6 (2788 cc | 170.1 cu in. | 2.8 L.) with 192.00 SAE @ 6000 RPM and 174 Ft-Lbs (236 NM) @ 3700 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1970 BMW 2800 have? A: The 1970 BMW 2800 had a 4 speed Manual Floor shift controls gearbox.