BMW E9 3.0 CS Coupe
132 kW179 PS177 hp1971–1975
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- Power
- 132 kW 179 PS · 177 hp
- Kerb weight
- 1,400 kg
- Top speed
- 213 km/h
- Displacement
- 2,985 cm³
Built 1971–1975, the BMW E9 3.0 CS coupe develops 132 kW (179 PS) from a 3.0-litre six-cylinder petrol engine. In the E9 3.0 CS, power goes to the rear wheels.
Its output sits mid-range among the 5 versions: 20% up on the entry 2.5 CS (110 kW), 20 kW below the 3.2 3.0 CSL (152 kW). On top of that, it is the best on power-to-weight (128 PS per tonne). According to our catalog data, the E9 3.0 CS reaches 213 km/h and weighs 1,400 kg.
Engine
| Engine code | M30 |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Displacement | 2,985 cm³ 3.0 l · 182 cu in |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Power | 132 kW 179 PS · 177 hp |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Performance
| Top speed | 213 km/h 132 mph |
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Dimensions and weight
| Kerb weight | 1,400 kg 3,086 lb |
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Production
| Body type | Coupe |
|---|---|
| Years | 1971–1975 |
| Generation | E9 (1968–1975) |
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