1972 BMW 3.0 CSL Specifications

Specifications

1971 1976

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Unit Steel with Aluminum Panels
Production Years for Series :	1971 - 1976
Weight :	2800 lbs \| 1270.059 kg

Performance

0-60 mph :	7.3 seconds.
Top Speed :	220 km/h \| 136.73 mph

Engine & Transmission

Inline 6
Displacement :	3498 cc \| 213.5 cu in. \| 3.5 L.
Power :	206 HP (151.616 KW) @ 5600 RPM
Torque :	211 Ft-Lbs (286 NM) @ 4200 RPM
Bore :	89.2 mm \| 3.512 in.
Stroke :	84.0 mm \| 3.307 in.
Compression :	9.5:1
Valvetrain :	12 SOHC (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum Alloy
Bosch Mechanical Fuel Injection

Transmission:
5 Manual

Production Figures

3.0 CSL Production (1971-1976) :	1,039
Total 1972 3.0 CSL production :	601
1972 BMW 3.0 CSL
Coupe 2 dr. 2 P :	601

Dimension(s)

Coupe

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Exterior
Seating Capacity :	2
Doors :	2
Length :	182.3 in \| 4630 mm.
Width :	68.1 in \| 1730 mm.
Height :	53.9 in \| 1370 mm.
Wheelbase :	103.4 in \| 2625 mm.
Front Track :	57.9 in \| 1470 mm.
Rear Track :	56.1 in \| 1426 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Front : MacPherson Strut, Aluminum dampers Rear : Semi-trailing arm, aluminum dampers

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	Front : 300/625x16 Rear : 350/650 x 16

1972 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$11,800
Avg. Home :	$27,550
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.55

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Q: How fast is the 1972 BMW 3.0 CSL? A: The 1972 BMW 3.0 CSL has a top speed of 220 km/h.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1972 BMW 3.0 CSL? A: The 1972 BMW 3.0 CSL has a wheelbase size of 103.35 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1972 BMW 3.0 CSL? A: The 1972 BMW 3.0 CSL has a length of 182.28 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1972 BMW 3.0 CSL? A: The 1972 BMW 3.0 CSL has a width of 68.11 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1972 BMW 3.0 CSL? A: The 1972 BMW 3.0 CSL was a Coupe.

Q: What tires did the 1972 BMW 3.0 CSL have? A: The 1972 BMW 3.0 CSL had Front : 300/625x16
Rear : 350/650 x 16 tires.

Q: How many 3.0 CSL were produced? A: BMW produced 1,039 examples of the 3.0 CSL from 1971 to 1976.

Q: How many 1972 3.0 CSLs were produced? A: BMW produced 601 examples of the 3.0 CSL in 1972.

Q: What engine did the 1972 BMW 3.0 CSL have? A: The engine powering the 1972 BMW 3.0 CSL was a Inline 6 (3498 cc | 213.5 cu in. | 3.5 L.) with 206 HP (151.616 KW) @ 5600 RPM and 211 Ft-Lbs (286 NM) @ 4200 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 1972 BMW 3.0 CSL have? A: The 1972 BMW 3.0 CSL had a 5 speed Manual gearbox.