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All cars delivered in UK in R.H.O.

form are fitted with seat belts

Exclusivity. For BMW. this does not mean just

a lot of impressive extras. Or exceptional
performance data. The exclusivity of the large
BMW six-cylinder range lies in the combination of all the characteristic BMW features
- in one single car.
A car without equal. In a class of its own.
Unbelievably easy to handle. Comfortable.
Powerful. Safe.

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The power unit of the large BMW.

Experts describe it as the best six-cylinder
power unit in the world . The combination of
performance and smooth running is the
result of advanced technical knowledge.
emanating from years of research. In fact the
design represents the culmination of experience and constant progress in the car
development.
The major features of these power units are
not only their top speed or their acceleration (from 0 to 100 km/h in 7 .8 seconds).
But the si lent elegance with which power is
developed. It is created in the t ri ple hemisphere combustion chambers : the f uel/a ir
mixture is re leased evenly by a precise ly
ca lculated control system - concent rated
around the spark plug.
Combustion in t he cylinders is smooth and
clean. w ith the minimum of pollution. The
performance process is incredibly smooth.
At low as well as high speeds.
As well as efficient combustion: economy of
movement. Precision engine balancing
achieves silent. vibration-free running. The
result: effortless acceleration for safe overtaking . High cruising speeds. Flexibility in
heavy town traffic. The crankshaft has seven
main bearings with 12 counter weights and
torsional vibration stabi lizer. With these
technica l innovations. w ith f ive overhead
camshaft bearings and with many other
design refinements. BMW have combined the
best principles of the rel iable. economica l
piston engine with the smooth running of
the turbine.

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A ll operating controls are within easy reach :

unnecessary movements at t he w heel are
avoided and reaction times .quicker.
The round instruments are mounted firmly
in a cl ear. semi-circular arrangement in a
padded instrument panel. They are large.
clear. and dazzle free .
Of course. a rev. counter and quartz clock
are provided . Marked. and combined into one
strip are various coloured warning lights for
ignition. oil pressure. main beam. indicators.
fuel tank and hand brake.
The precisely adjustable heat ing and venti lating system ensures a pleasant temperature
regardless of speed. Fresh and warm air
can be directed to the inside of the ca r in two
sepa rate circu its. On the BMW 3.0 S and
3.0 Si models. the rear can also be heated
separately (avai lable as an optiona l extra
on the BMW 2500 and 2800).
The through -put of fresh air alone is 100 litres
per sec. Attention to comfort which ensures
alertness even on hot days.
Every refinement even down to the last
details : a generous tool kit is located under
the boot and is immediately to hand when
the boot is opened. There is a small socket in
the il luminated glove compartment for a
chargeable torch . These and many other
extras set off the functional fittings of these
exclusive cars.

BMW design cars for individualists. For th is

reason BMW offer packages of special
equipment which enable the driver to fit the
car to his own individual taste.
The following optional extras are available
for the various models of this range:
Sports extras:
Limited slip different ial
Lig ht alloy sports wheels
Sports steering wheel
Safety extras:
Laminated glass windscreen for BMW 2500
and 2800
Halogen fog lights
Head light washing system
Rear head restraints for BMW 2500 and 2800
Rear two-point safety belts
Luxu ry extras:
Leather upholstery
Metallic paintwork
Velours floor mats
Comfort extras:
Air cond ition ing
Insulated w indows
Steel sun roof, mecha nical ly or electrica lly
operated
El ectrically operated windows. front and back
Power assisted steering
Various radios.
- And many other extras. A detailed catalogue shows and describes the whole range
of BM W accessories.

The technical refinement the precision and

perfection of this ca r is backed up by a
complete ma intenance system availab le in al l
BMW service centres.
A standa rd f itting on BMW cars are electronic contact points on the bodywork and on
the engine block. In BMW Electronic Service

Centres, performance and operation can

be examined qu ickly and reliably - an infal lible initial and final inspection. This is as
simple and t ime-saving as the provision
of BMW parts which are allways immediately
available. In effect problem -free service.
In over 100 countries of the world.

Technical data
BMW2500
Measurements
and Weights

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BMW 3.0Si

Torsionally rigid safely cell with shock absorbing zones in lhe front and rear. 4-door saloon. welded lo floor assembly and reinforced by longitudinal
and cross section profile bars
Len lh 4700 mm (185.0 ..). Width 1750mm 68.9..).Hei hl unladen 1450mm 57.1"), Wheelbase 2692 mm(116.6"),Fronl track 1480mm(58.3")
Rear track 1486 mm 58.5
Rear track 1464 mm (57.6
Turning circle 10.50 m (34.5"). Door opening. front 835 mm (32.9"). Door opening. rear 820 mm (32.3"). individual front seals. 585 mm (23") wide. Rear bench seal.
1390 mm (54.4") wide. Width al shoulder height, rronl 1425 mm (56. 1).Width al shoulder height.re.ar 14 1O mm (55.5"). Luggage compartment approx.
6501 (22.8 cu.ft.). Fuellank 78 1(17.1 Imp. al.). wilh8 I (1.8 cu.fl.) reserve
Weight unladen 1360 kg (29981b.)
Weight unladen 1400 kg (3086 lb.)
Weight unladen 1420 kg(31301b.)
Automatic 1420 k . 3130 1b.
(Automatic 1380k .30461b.)

Permitted trailer load. braked 1300 kg, (2865 lb.). unbraked 650 kg (1433 lb.)
Permitted roof load 75 kg(1651b.)

BMW 3.0S

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BMW2800

BMW 3.0S

BMW 3.0Si

Engine,
Transmission,
Performance

6-cylinder. 4-stroke, in-line engine. longitudinally mounted. light alloy cylinder head. triple-herl'!isphere swirl action combustion chambers with
concentration of volume round the spark plugs, overhead 4-bearing camshaft. inclined overhead valves in V arrangement, Double roller chain drive,
vibration dampened. 7 main crankshaft bearings with 12 counter weights. torsional vibration dampened. Water cooled with automatic fan,
. circulation,
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full fl ow 011. r1lter wit. h' oressure rehe
. f vaIve.
pressure 011
Capacity 2985 cc ( 184.4 cu.in.)
Capacity 2985 cc ( 184.4 cu i n.)
Capacity 2494 cc (152.2 cu.in.)
Capacity 2788 cc (170. 14cu.in.)
Stroke 80 mm (3 150')
Stroke 80 mm(3.150')
Stroke 71.6 mm (2.819')
Stroke 80 mm (3.150')
Bore 89 mm (3.404 ")
Bore 89 mm(3.404")
Bore 86 mm (3.386')
Bore 86 mm (3.386/
Output 200 BHP
Output 150 BHP
Output 170 BHP
Output 180 BHP
(147.1 kW) at 5500 rpm
(110.3 kW) at 6000 rpm
(125 kW) at 6000 rpm
( 132.4 kW) at 6000 rpm
Torque 27.7 mkp
Torque 24 mkp
Torque 26 mkp
Torque 21.5 mkp
(277 Nm) at 4300 rpm
(260 Nm) at 3700 rpm
(240 Nm) at 3700 rpm
(215 Nm) at 3700 rpm
Comnression ratio 9.5 : 1
Comoression ratio 9 O : 1
Compression ratio 9.0 : 1
Comoression ratio 9.0 : 1
Bosch fuel injection system.
Twin 2slaQe carburettors with second staae. vacuum cantral) automatic choke, accelerator oumo
electronically controlled,
Zenith 32/40 INAT Zenith 35140 INAT
automatic choke
Distributor
with speed governor
Distributor with speed governor, centrifugal and vacuum advance
and centrifuaal advance
12 Voll. 770 Watt
3ohase alternator 12 Volt, 630 Watt
Batter 12 V. 55 Ah
Gearbox. 4-soeed svnchronmesh I 3.855: II 2.203: Ill 1.402: IV 1.0; R 4.3
Final drive 3.45 : 1
Final drive 3.64 : 1
Max. speed 211 km/h(133mph)
Max. speed 200 km/h (124 mph)
Max. speed 205 km/h ( 127 mph)
Max. speed 190 km/h ( 117 mph).
Acceleration
Acceleration
Acceleration
Acceleration
O to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 8.4 sec.
Oto 100 km/h(62mph)in7.8sec.
O to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 10.4 sec.
O to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 9.4 sec.
Fuel consumption in accordance
Fuel consumption in accordance
Fuel consumption in accordance
Fuel consumption in accordance
with standard test method
with standard test method
with standard test method
with standard test method
DIN 70030 10.91(2.31mp.gal.)/1OOkm DIN 70030 10.91(2.31mp.gal.)/100km DIN 70030 11.41(2.51mp.gal.)/100km DIN 70030 11.2 1(2.41mp.gal.)/100 km
Average fuel consumption:
Average fuel consumption:
Average fuel consumption:
Average fuel consumption:
9.81 (2. 15 Imp.gal.)/100 km
9.51(2.1 lmp.gal.)/100km
9.61(2.1 lmp.gal.)/100 km
9.61 (2.1 lmp.gal.)/100 km
at 100 km/h (62 mph)
at 100 km/h (62 mph)
at 100 km/h (62 mph)
at 100 km/h (62 mph)
8.71(1.91 Jmp.gal.)/100km
8.21 (1.8 lmp.gal.)/100 km
8.51 ( 1.87 Imp.gal.)/ 100 km
8.51 ( 1.8 7 lmp.gal.)/1 00 km
at80km/(49.7 mph)
at 80 km/h (49.7 mph)
at 80 km/h (49.7 mph)
at 80 km/h (49. 7 mph)

Suspension
and Brakes

Front suspension: independent: rubber mounted wishbones with inclined spring struts and coil springs
Torsion stabiliser.
Rear suspension: independent: rubber mounted inclined semi-trailing arms with spring struts and coil springs.
Safety steering column ZFGemmer steering system with worm and roller, 3-piece track rod
Overall steering ratio 22.5 : 1
Rims 6J x 14 H2
Tyres: Radial tyres 175 HR 14
Radial tyres 195/70 HR 14
Dual twin-circuit brake system with brake servo. rear brake pressure limiter.
Front: 4-piston, fixed caliper disc brakes with automatic pad wear compensation.
Back: Fixed caliper disc brakes with automatic pad wear compensation.
Disc diameter: 272 mm 10.7 .handbrakeactin mechanical! onadditionalDuoservodrumbrake, 160mm(6.3") dia
ventilated disc brakes

IRadial tyres 195/70 VR 14

Equipment

Heating and ventilation: water heated fresh air heating, quiel3speed blower, air input independent of road speed. instant control of warm air input,
foot well heating with directional nozzle, demister vents for front windows, fresh air input through directional nozzles on the dashboard.
air grille with adjustable directional guide vanes. extraction through slots in the rear roof pillars
Rubber trimmed bumpers. extended round to the sides of the car, front bumper overriders, decorative side rubbing strips with rubber edging,
tinted wing mirror. bonnet with spring release and safety lock, front and back fully retractable crank windows, heated rear window
Rust protection. undersealing
Instrument panel with speedometer, mileage and trip recorder. fuel gauge, cooling water thermometer. cigar lighter. rev. counter. quartz clock
4 halogen headlights (automatic cancellation when ignition is switched off),integral tail fog light. 2 reversing lights, interior light with 4 switches
on door pillars, automatic windscreen washer with delay mechanism and 2 wiper speeds, controlled from the steering wheel:
engine and luggage compartment illumination, infinitely variable instrument illumination, additional control lights for fuel, tail fog light, heated rear window,
hand and twin-circuit brakes. Easily accessible storage facilities. in the illuminated glove compartment, on the dashboard. in the central console,
pockets in the front seat back rests and in the front doors. additional storage compartment on the left of the steering column also containing fuse box.
Door lock with ball catch and safety anti-burst strikers, childproof locks on rear doors,
anti-dazzle safety interior mirror, safety ashtray on the dashboard, 2 rear ashtrays. carpeted passenger compartment
Carpeted luggage compartment with storage spaces. infinitely adjustable reclining seats. side arm rests with integral door handles at the front,
rear roof grab handles with clothes hooks, rear central arm rest. front head rests (adjustable and removable). front 3-point inertia reet safety bells.
retractin into door illars, driver's seat adustable in hei hi and an le. axial! adustable steerin oolumn
4-spoke steering wheel with large padded central boss.
4-spoke steering wheel with large central padded boss and horn controls
In each spoke.
Horn controls in each s oke and foam added steerin wheel
Tool kil in boot lid
Rear head rests, large tool kit in boot lid, rear heating, laminated windscreen.
lockable glove compartment

Optional
Ext.ras

Limited slip differential, radial tyres 195/70 VR 14, light alloy sports wheels with radial tyres 175 HR 14, light alloy sports wheels with radial tyres
195/70 HR 14, light alloy sports wheels with radial tyres 195/70 VR 14, sports steering wheel, rear 2-point safety bells, halogen fog lights,
headlights wiper/washers. second wing mirror, metallic paintwork. leatherette upholstery (optional at no extra cost), leather upholstery. air conditioning,
velours carpeting, lockable petrol filler cap, power-assisted steering (normally recommended for 3.0 Sand 3.0 Si), electrically operated windows.
front and back, steel sun roof. mechanically or electrically operated. tinted windows. radios of various makes
Automatic transmission with gear indicator on the instrument panel
Rear head rests. laminated windscreen, lockable glove compartment. large tool kit in boot lid, rear heating

We reserve the nght to modify desig n

and eQuopment of technical develo pment wa rrants ot.
RHO equipment mav vary from LHD specific ati ons.

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BMW - sheer driving pleasure

Printed in Western Germany

Sovereignty
A 'perfect' car must possess
that fine ly-balanced combination of driving characteristics
and driving comfort which
transmits to the driver someth ing of its vitality, its ease of
handling and its reliabi li ty.
This leads to that re laxed
"sovereign" feeling of being

able to master al l driving and

traffic situations and to use the
intrinsical ly superior qual ities
of one's own car intelligently
and respons ibly.
The most advanced form of
this "sovereignty" is expressed
by the BMW six cyli nder range
of saloons, cars in that small

group of the top international

class - but cars with those
specific BMW features.
A BMW six cyli nder saloon is
thus always the logica l cho ice
fo r any driver wanting a car
w ith characte ristics that reflect
his own personal qual ities of
power, dynamism and vitality.

Obligation and Preference

There are only a few cars
whose individuality and superiority are attributes to be
coveted by the exceptionally
successful man. One classic
example is the BMW range of
six cylinder saloons, offering a
choice of five models:
BMW 2500, BMW 2800, BMW
3.0 S, BMW 3.0 Si, BMW 3.3 L.
Different in power, performance
and equipment but similar in
the uniqueness of the ir
concept.
These cars do not on ly offer
qualities that are synonymous
with top quality cars of international class, such as advanced technology, safety, comfo rt
and equipment, they offer an
additional advantage: a finely
balanced sum of qualities that
are suitable for everyday use,
together with a spec ial vitality;
in effect, a harmonious combination of high performance,
style and economy.
These cars are the result of
BMW's view that an obligation
to providing re levant qualities
for everyday driving requirements shou ld not exclude a
preference for cars offering

stimulating driving characteristics. The BMW six cylinder

range does combine unusual
comfort and distinctive appearance w ith remarkable driving
characteristics, and that unmistakable BMW driving "feel".
In this way, the driver can
always take advantage of the
former without re linquishing
the latter.
There are cars which peop le
drive because they can afford
them. People who enjoy driving
afford BMWs.
With BMW design is an in-built element
The incomparable aesthetic design
of the BMW six cylinder models is not
an end in itself, but the result of functio nal planning. They possess elegant and
dynamic lines and a well balanced
relationship between the car body and
window areas. Although generously
designed, the BMW six cylinder saloons
are made as compact as possible.
They are just the right size for traffic,
manageable, manoeuverable and distinctive. The design and function of
every detail of the car is evidence that
everything was first planned and then
incorporated: not the r~verse.
The visual elegance of the BMW
six cylinder saloons is enhanced by the
superior quality of its paint: an elegance which is made to last by BMW's
attention to detail in preventing rust.

The body is given an anti-rust undercoat in an electrophoretic immersion

bath, and then finished with several
layers of paint. Careful under-sealing
and BMW's cavity rust proofing process
(reaching into every corner) thoroughly
ensure the long life and resale value
of all BMW cars.

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Just as, on the one hand,
BMW do make a fine distinction
between what is realistically
acceptable and what is really
ex c lusive, BMW design is not
solely attained thro ugh size,
weight or accent on preten tiousness; similarly, on the
other hand, exclusivity would
be unthinkable without vitality
and manoeuverability. This
phi losophy is apparent in every
BMW model. The most attractive example of this realistic

exclusivity is the BMW 3.3 L.

This combines a larger body
(10 ems longer than the other
BMW six cylinder saloons)
and a comp letely new dimension in interior fittings and
equipment, with a hi gher
degree of driving performance
and economy, synonymous
with BMW.
Thus the BMW 3.3 L is a car
that meets the requirements
of the most discriminating
driver. A car which is as much

The protective rubber edged wrap -around strip emphasises

the car's contours.
The BMW 3.3 L's Halogen double headlights a1e fitted with washers
and wipers. These ensure optimum visibility in bad weather
conditions and can be fitted as special equipment to other models
in the range. Visibility from behind is assured by the four-compartment rear lighting unit with large surface areas containing the
rear lights and fog lights.

a joy to drive as to be driven in.

A BMW is an unusual car. The BMW
3.3 L is an unusual BMW! Standard
euipment includes: power-assisted
steering, automatic transmission, insulated windows, light alloy wheels,
electric sun-roof, electric windows front
and rear, leather-covered steering
wheel, leather upholstery, individual
rear seats, automatic front and rear
safety belts, stereo-radio equipment
with automatic aerial. Two reading lamps
at rear, cigar lighter at rear, windscreen
washing/wiping system and Halogen
fog light.

Light alloy wheels. available on request (standard with th e BMW 3.3 L)

reduce unsprung weight and thus further improve the already
excellent road holding qualities of the superior suspension system.
The turbo-effect of these wheels contributes to even better ventilation
of the disc brakes.

The exceptional ease

of operating a BMW's
controls has one
obvious advantage:
exceptional driving
safety.
Effortless, safe control in modern car
design is one of the essential prerequisites for driving safety. As a result,

BMW has systematically and deliberately studied, by means of bio-mechanically simulated tests, those safety
measures that can be incorporated into
control systems. An effective routine
has thus been developed for the driver,
enabling him to control his car with
the minimum of effort, and in this way
direct his undivided attention to traffic
situations. The logical and functional
display of all the car's control systems
minimises any errors in the receipt
and interpretation of information regarding the car's situation.

Four spoke safety steeri ng wheel with large

surface central boss. Foam padded wheel
on BMW 3.0 Sand 3.0 Si.
Leather covered on the BMW 3.3 L.

Display panel with control lights for:

battery, oil pressure, main beam, indicators,
reserve fuel tank, handbrake, and immediate
warning light indicating failure of one of
the two braking circuits or loss of brake
fluid: Position of automatic transmission
selector is also shown on this display panel
(standard on 3.3 L, otherwise optional).

Combined switch for direction indicators,

horn, Halogen headlight and parking light.
Main fuse for servo -electric system
(BMW 3.3 L).
Illuminated push-button for fog-light
(BMW 3.3 L).

Compartment with bonnet-catch, central

fuse box. day kilometre counter setting
on the BMW 3.3 L, together with lock and
additional socket for rechargeable handlamp.

Directional vents for warm and

fresh air control.

Front speaker for the

stereo radio system.
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Illuminated
push button switch for
warning indicators.

Combined stalk con trol for two-speed

windscreen wiper, automatic screen washer
and delay mechanism. The standard
wiper/ washer on the BMW 3.3 L is switched
on by the same stalk - as well as the
automatic screen-washing apparatus and
the lights.

Push-pull switch for

heated rear window.

Heating and ventilating controls

with three-stage blower.

Adjustable vent for the

ventilation system.

For BMW driving comfort is not an art

but a science
Comfort of the level expressed in the BMW six cylinder
saloons is not just a stylish
environment. It takes into
account the systematic wellbeing of the driver, enabling
him to drive with even greater
relaxation, and thus control
unexpected situatio
easily.
The driving
comfort and the
sophisticated
'feel' of the BMW
six cylinder
saloons is the
direct result of
the carefully
researched
interaction of
all factors.
Factors such as
the first class
suspension
system and its
effect on seating
position, vis ibility
and the re lation ship between
pedals, steering
wheel and operating controls.
The new BMW
Y.'.Stem for
seating, visibility
and operating
controls.
No two drivers
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are alike.
For this reason
the BMW six
cylinder saloons
The seats of the BMW six cylinder
saloons (in the case of the 3.3 L leather
upholstery is standard) which have been
developed at considerable expense in
material and construction , conform to
rigorous ergonomic principles. They

enable the positions of pedals

and steering wheel to be
adjusted for arm and leg length,
and the seating position and
level of visibility to be adjusted
for body size. For these requirements, the BMW six cylinder
models have a steering wheel
with axial adjustment and a
driver's seat with individual

adjustment in two dimensions:

distance from pedals and seat
height, as well as the rake of
the back rest. This new seating,
steering and control system
permits the car to be tailored
exactly to its driver.

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have a new type of upholstery which
combines and ideal posture, due to
form-moulding and firmness.
The seat suspension is co-ordinated
with the suspension system of the car
to ensure a really smooth ride.

The seat anchorage points and the

complete seating mechanism have been
carefully and reliably tested for durability - an important factor for interior
safety in case of collision.

BMW's individual style of comfort:

Driving ease is the aim - Driving safety is the result
The comprehensive level of
comfort in the BMW six cylinder
saloons is accentuated in
every detail.
A further contribution to driving safety is automatic transmission, optional in the case of
the BMW 2500, the 2800 and
the 3.0S (standard on the 3.3 L).
With BMW this represents a
perfectly integrated part of the
total transmission system.
Automatic transmission suits
the BMW six cylinder power
unit particularly well because of
its favourable torque curve,
which produces high torque
over a wide range of engine
revolutions. In this way the
automatic transmission acts as
a co-pilot taking the operation
over from the driver, yet without influencing his freedom
of decision.
Power assisted steering
ensures effortless comfort in all
driving conditions - whether
at high speeds, manoeuvring
or parking. This is standard
equipment on the 3.3 L
and an optional extra on
the other models.
On request, an outstandingly effective air conditioning system can be
fitted in any of the BMW
six cylinder saloons.
This assures consistent and pleasant
conditions, even
in extreme temperatures, dust
and heat remain outside.
Insulated glass
all round reduces
penetration of
strong sun light and thereby
ensures a comfortable tempe-

rature inside the car. (Standard

on the 3.3 L, otherwise optional.)
For information and entertainment, a stereo radio (long,
medium, short and UHF) is
provided in the BMW 3.3 Las
standard equipment, comp lete

Selector lever for

automatic transmission.

with self-seeking station selector, 3 speakers and automatic

aerial. For other models there
is a wide choice of factory
approved mono and stereo
equipment that can be provided
as optiona l extras.

Air conditioning system:

Temperature control.
Ai r conditioning system:
Ai r c irculation control.

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air coditio ning.

Stereo radio:
L, M, S, UHF.

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Steering-wheel adjustment. Correct arm position can be achieved by

axial adjustment of the steering wheel.

Manual Gearbox. Quick and easy gear changing by means of short and
precise lever movement.

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Front head restraints. Adjustable for height and angle.

Seat adjustment . Driving seat, adjustable in height and angle to suit

any body size.

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Overtaking Mirror. A large area mirror, electrically adjustable from the

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Overtaking Mirror adjustment. Control lever on the inside of the driver's

door. (Standard on the BMW 3.3 L. Optional extra on other models.)

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Electric Window control. Central control panel for all four doors,
located on the driver's door.
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Automatic Transmission and Power Assisted Steering. Comfortable

and relaxed driving. (Standard on the BMW 3.3 L.
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Sun-roof. Electrically operated steel sun-roof.

(Standard on the BMW 3.3 L)

Rear head restraints. Standard on the BMW 3.0 S, 3.0 Si and 3.3 L.
Optional extra on other models.

Radio. Choice of models. (On the BMW 3.3 L, BMW stereo radio
is standard.)

Rear Speakers. Complete stereo sound through two rear speakers.

(Standard on the BMW 3.3 L.)

Centre arm-rest at rear.

Centre arm-rest at the front. The BMW 3.3 L has an adjustable

arm-rest between the front seats, with cigar lighter and storage space.

Heating and ventilation equipment. A high-performance three-speed

blower maintains the efficiency of the modern dual-curcuit system.

Doors. Large aperture doors front and back facilitate easy getting
in and out.

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The BMW six cylinder

saloons combine
pleasure for the driver
with pleasure for the
passengers
Whether you are driving or being
driven, the superb quality of fittings and
equipment surround each comfortable
seat. There is a generous amount of leg
room in the rear and the back rests
of the rear seat (which forms two individual armchairs) are set at a comfortable angle. This is particularly so with
the BMW 3.3 L as the lengthened body
offers distinct advantages for the rear
passengers. On the BMW 3.3 L,
automatic seat belts at the rear are
standard equipment, as well as foot-well
heating and rear head restraints. The latter two also apply to the BMW
3.0 S and 3.0 Si. (Available as optional
extras on other models.)

Suspension of the BMW six cylinder

range of saloons. The perfect synthesis
of high performance and comfort.
The suspension of the BMW
six cylinder saloons is an indication of the fact that exceptional driving quali ti es do not
exclude comfort.
It is a perfect combination of spring
struts at the front and semi-trailing arms
at the rear - one of the most efficient
systems in the world - and thus the
safest.
Due to this ideal balance of springing
and damping, the BMW six cylinder
saloons combine superb handli ng characteristics with a new level of driving
comfort and refinement.
The situation and position of each
separate wheel react independently to
each other in accordance with a predetermined programme, in any driving
situation. During cornering, and
changing lanes at high speed on straight
roads, the inclining outer wheel keeps
to the most suitable angle for the speed.
The suspension thereby ensures strong
lateral adhesion against the bend and
permits high cu rve acceleration .
The result: best possible road adhesion
under all forms of direction change.
With a BMW six cylinder saloon,
the quality of the road surface does not
affect driving safety. The individual
wheels adapt independently of each
other to the road surface and absorb
shocks from potholes, ruts and cross
grooves with unparallelled smoothness.
It does not matter therefore whether
a BMW travels over small or large
uneven surfaces, whether the driver is
on his own or the vehicle is completely
occupied, or whether he is driving
slowly or quickly.
One of the exceptional performance characteristics of
the large BMWs is the
specially-designed
dual-circuit braki ng

system, which utilises in every situation

the outstanding adhesion qualities of
the suspension. This system combines
disc brakes on all four wheels (on the
3.3 L, the 3.0 Si, and the 3.0 S models
with interior ventilation), a brake reinforcer and a pressure limiter which
regulates the braking force on the rear
wheels. Overbraking is avoided. The
hand brake acts on drum brakes, which
are additional to the disc brakes on the
rear wheels.

The whole equals more than the sum of the parts

It is not merely the amount
of techn ically brilliant plusses
that distinguishes a BMW from
other cars. The incomparable
individuality of a BMW depends

rather on its unique basic conception: the harmonious combination and delicate balance
of a 'sum' of progressive design
and construction details to

Quick and easy gear-changing through short

and precise lever movement. Full-synchromesh gearbox with well balanced ratios.

provide an outstanding 'whole'.

With a perfect relationsh ip
between power output, size,
comfort and driving safety.

Even at high speeds, steering is absolutely

precise as a result of a positive and smooth
steering system, thus permitting fast but
fatigue-free driving.

The body design of the BMW six cylinder

saloons meets the highest demands of
construction. The vehicle body is rigid on
all sides. The passenger compartment is
welded to the floor section to form a
distortion-free unit. There is no movement
in th e coachwork which can affect the
precise interaction of the suspension and
its eometry.

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BM 's power-unit: The perfect combination
of high output, flexibility, smooth running
and economy.
The exceptional power development of every
BMW engine is the result not only of long
years of technical/practical groundwork,
but also of the remarkably extensive accumulation of experience and know-how from
the development of rac ing engines. A degree
of refinement in construction is necessary quite apart from the high standards of basic

construction absolutely essential for racing

engines - to enable them to withstand
highest stresses whilst producing more than
double their standard power output.

This considerable technical knowledge is

BMW
not just the key to BMW's progressive
engine development, but also the basis for
imcomparable economy of operation in
2500
individual classes of cubic capacity
2800
and power.
3.0 s
3.0Si
3.3 L
Automatic
transmission

kW
0-100 Consumption
BHP max.
(DIN) (DIN) km.p.h. km.p.h. in accordance
secs. with DIN 70030
110,3
125
132,4
147,1

(150)
(170)
(180)
(200)

190
200
205
211

10,4
9,4
8.4
7,8

10,91/100 km
10,91/100 km
11,41/100 km
11 ,2 II 100 km

140

(190) 201

10,5

12,51/1 00 km

140

(190) 207

8,7

11,91/100 km

BMW suspension is recognised as one of

the most efficient systems in the world.
Its superiority derives from the coordination
of constructional skill and the most careful
balance. In this way, a BMW combines
last-driving characteristics and outstanding
road-holding with driving comfort and
sophistication. The result of many years
and much work in car research, together
with exceptional experience of racing
activity.

The effective dual twin-circuit braking system

ensures that lull braking can be maintained.
even ii one circuit should fail where it
matters most - on the front wheels.

The illustration shows the BMW 3.0 Si with

the optional light alloy wheels and 2-point
automatic rear seat belts.

The BMW six cylinder power unit.

Power means safety.
The degree of safety and the
comfort bui lt into the six cyl inder BMW's clearly result in
weight. High power output is
therefore necessary to render
this weight easy to manoeuvre
and to hand le.
A BMW 3.0 S accelerates from
0 to 100 km/h in 8.4 secs.
It can also achieve this speed
with a family, fully loaded boot
and full tank in a comfortable
14 secs. Thus both for itself and
other road users it eases 'high
stress' situations such as overtaking , in congested traffic,
on inclines, and when carefully
manoeuvering.
For this reason the performance capacity of a BMW is
not an end in itself, but the prerequisite for mobility- and
that means safety.
The BMW six cylinder power units
are probably the most highly developed
and well-proven in the world. They are
characterised by progressive transmission of power, turbine-like smoothness,
and total flexibility - mechanical
features which make it easy for the
driver to adapt to road conditions, to
react more logically and quickly, and to
remain reasonable and co-operative
in traffic situations.
The triple hemispherical swirl-action
combustion chamber is an example
of BMW's superior engine design.
Through the best possible induction
and swirling of the petrol-air mixture,
an intensive and consistently even combustion is attained. The result: excellent

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exchange of gases, quick ignition,

better power output at low as well as
high speeds, lower fuel consumption
and less waste matter in the exhaust.
The manifolds on the BMW engine
are so designed that outstanding induction and exhaust is attained. In accordance with the cross-flow principle,
inlet and outlet ports lie opposite each
other. The inclined overhead valves in
V-formation, controlled by overhead
camshafts, are positioned at the most
favourable angle to the gas flow.
The seven bearing crankshaft with
twelve counterweights ensures extremely smooth running, like that of a
turbine, by means of accurate balancing
and a vibration damper.
This ideal harmony of power output
and smooth running , synonymous with
BMW, is offered in various versions in
accordance with individual requirements: from the 2.5 litre unit of the
BMW 2500 up to the 3.3 litre unit of
the BMW 3.3 L.
The responsiveness and fuel consumption of the 3 litre power unit in the
BMW 3.0 Si has been still further improved by means of the Bosch-Jetronic
fuel injection unit with an electronic
metering device which determines the
correct fuel mixture for all operating
conditions.

Reaction instead of Resignation:

In critical circumstances a BMW does not 'give up' but 'gives in':
and even then systematically.

c BMW's test centre for bodywork safety is one of the most modern
in Europe.

Computers efficiently collect and record extensive measurement data.

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The body of a car should be

a "passenger compartment"
and a "safety-cell ". It must be
constructed so that impact
energy in the case of accidents
is absorbed by the deformable
zones inthe frontandrearand
so that the "safety-cell " passenger compartment remains
unaffected.
To this end research , testing
and improvement towards perfection has been carried out in
BMW body experiments. By
means of extensive collision
tests , the exact relationship
between all types of impact and
their effect on the car's safety
systems has been assessed.
The aim of this is not just top
quality and efficient safetyconscious construction, but to
produce an ideal comb ination
of separate installations which
progressively complement
one another in operation.
The resu lt of this painstaking
research is a car with safety
systems that are re levant in all
types of accident: the BMW
life-conservation system.
With BMW safety means a systematic
_gpproach
The BMW six cylinder saloons have
deformable and energy-absorbing front

and rear sections. The passenger

compartment is somersault-protected
due to a roll-over bar and specially
constructed front and rear roof supports
(1,2,3).
The bonnet is so constructed that
if struck it deflects, absorbing impact
energy yet not damaging the windscreen. A specially-constructed transmission tunnel and rigid bulkhead
ensure that in case of frontal impact,
the engine and transmission are deflected away from the passenger
compartment.
In collisions the doors remain closed
due to safety locks and can be
re-opened (4, 5, 6).
The telescopic, collapsible safety
steering-column and the steering linkage
lie under the front axle, thus outside
the collapsible area (7). The steering
wheel with a large padded central boss,
together with the deformable instrument
panel, absorbs impact energy.
All interior equipment is designed
to absorb energy. Even the grab handles and mirrors are flexibly mounted
and deformable.
The fuel tank is placed in a protective zone (8). The front windscreen
is in laminated glass (optional on the
BMW 2500 and 2800) (9) .
To see and to be seen
Outstanding all-round visibility, due
to large window areas with extremely
small blind-spot zones, and suitably
narrow safety support pillars, both front
and rear.
In addition to this, the exterior mirror
is electrically adjustable from inside
(standard on BMW 3.3 L - optional on
other models) and the rear window
can be heated.
Four powerful Halogen headlights
are provided for good night vision.
On the BMW 3.3 La headlight wiper/

washer installation is standard equipment (optional on other models) . To see

and be seen in fog is ensured by
Halogen fog lights (standard on the
3.3 L, otherwise optional) and the fog
tail-lights.
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Simulation of collisions at slow speeds.

Strength test of the roof arch and roll-over bar as safety measures in
the event of somersaulting.

Test of door locking systems.

Strength control in area of bulkhead and at the seat belt

anchorage points.

BMW's body research centre is one

of the most modern testing installations
in Europe for experiments and trials
on automobile safety devices. In highly
specialised and well-equipped testing
units, car construction as a whole and
individual component construction are
analysed for the effect of somersaults.
Rear, lateral and head-on collisions are
examined to establish the results and
the nature of damage sustained. All
these experiments are carried out with
the help of both simulated and real life
tests. The findings obtained form part of
the tangible progress which can be
acquired with each and every BMW.

Load test of the seats and head restraints.

Improvement of 'cockpit' safety installations by means of simulated

test collisions.

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Crash tests to perfect deformation of front and rear sections.

The body of a BMW is a passenger compartment as well as a safety cell.

Safety when overturning through integral roll-over bar.

In the case of a frontal collision engine and transmission are deflected

away from the passenger compartment.

BMW door-lock with ball-catch and safety anti-burst strikers prevent

opening in case of collision.

Safety steering-column and steering linkage lie protected outside the

deformable zones.

Four-spoke safety steering-wheel with padded central boss and large

shock-absorbing disc.

The entire interior in upholstered with energy-absorbing material ;

the dashboard fittings are flexible and deformable.

Systematic safety through standard combination of head restraints

and automatic safety belts.

Safety belt fastening possible with one hand.

Retractable automatic inertia reel of the three-point safety belt for the
front seats.

Optimal vision as a result of intelligently designed roof pillars.

Constant superior vision due to Halogen headlights and wiper/washer

(standard equipment on 3. 3L).

Halogen fog light (standard equipment on 3.3 L).

Fog light integrated with rear lights.

Tool-box with spare parts under the boot lid (on 3 litre models otherwise optional).

Sheer Driving Pleasure

The driver of a BMW will
derive pleasure from its
perfect combination of engineering, performance range
and most modern construction
design. Additionally, he will still
experience sheer driving pleasure in this car by being able
to exercise 'sovereign' control
over vital manoeuvres while
driving under any road
conditions.
This driving pleasure should
never be marred. As a result,
this is the concern of trained
technicians in BMW service
stations all over the world.
In these stations, BMW cars
are treated with the same
expertise and the same care as
they received during their
design and manufacture .

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BMW electronics centre:

Here the performance and condition of the
car are diagnosed with absolute precision.

Dates + Facts
Measurements
and weights

BMW 3.3 L

BMW 3.0Si

BMW 3.0 S

BMW2800

BMW2500

Torsionally rigid safety cell with shock absorbing zones 1n the lront and rear. 4-door saloon. welded to rtoor assembly and reinlorced by longitudinal and cross section prollle bars
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Lenght 4 700 mm (185.oi. Wheelbase 2692 mm ( 116.6.). Turning circle 10.5 m (34.5 It.). Dooropen1ng. -re_a_
(109.92"). Turning circle 10.7 m (35.1 ft.).
Door opening. rear 920 mm (36.22")
Width 1750 mm (68.9"). Height (unladen) 1450 mm (57.1"). Front lrack 1480 mm (58.3.). Door opening. lront 835 mm (32.9.).

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lndividual front seats 585 mm (23.) wide Rear bench seat 1390 mm (54 4") wide Width at shoulder height lront 1425 mm (56 1) Width at shoulder height. rear. 1410 mm (55.5"). Luggage compartment approx. 650 I (22.8 cu.ft.). fuel tank 78 I (17.1 Imp.gal.). 8 I (1.8 lmp.gat.) reserve
Weight unladen 1515 kg (3339 lb.).
Weight unladen 1420 kg (3130 lb.).
Weight unladen 1360 k8 (2998 lb.).
Weight unladen 1400 kg (3086 lb.).
(Automatic) 1420 kg (3130 lb.).
(Automatic) 1380 kg (3 46 lb.).
Permitted load 450 kg (992 lb.).
Permitted load 465 kg (1024 lb.).
Permitted load 4 70 kg (1036 lb.). (Automatic) 450 kg (992 lb.).
Permitted gross weight 1980 kg (4363 lb.).
IPerm itted gross weight 1870 kg (4123 lb.).
Permitted gross weight 1830 kg (4034 lb.).
Braked 1000 kg (2204 lb.). unbraked 650 kg (1 433 lb.).
Permitted trailer load. braked 1300 kg (2865 lb.). unbraked 650 kg (1433 lb.).
Roof
toad 7 5 kg ( 16 5 lb.).
Permitted rool toad 75 kg (165 lb.).
6-cylinder. 4 -stroke. in-line rmgine. tong1tud1nally mounted. light alloy cylinder head. tnple hemisphere swirl action combus1on ch:imbers with concentration or volume round the spark plugs. cross-now principle. overhead 4-beanng camshalt. inclined overhead valves in V-arrangement.
double roller chain drive. v1bralion dampened. 7 main crankshaft bearings with 12 counter weights. torsional vibration dampened. water cooled with automatic Ian. pressure oil circulation. fullllow oil filter with pressure reliel valve.
Capac1~ 2985 cc (184.4 cu.in.)
Capaci~ 2985 cc (184.4 cu.in.)
Capac1~ 3299 cc (201.28 cu.in.)
Capac1~ 2788 cc (170.14 cu.in.)
Capac17 2494 cc (152.2 cu.in.)
Stroke 8 .4 mm (3.84")
Stroke O mm (3.150.)
Stroke 0 mm (3.150")
Stroke 1.6 mm (2 .819")
Stroke 0 mm (3.150")
Bore 89 mm (3.503.)
Bore 89 mm (3.503")
Bore 86 mm (3.386")
Bore 89 mm (3.503")
Bore 86 mm (3.386")
Output 140 kW' (190 BHP DIN) at 5500 rpm
Output 125 kW' (170 BHP DIN) at 6000 rpm
Output 132.4 kW' (180 BHP DIN) at 6000 rpm
Output 14 7.1 kW' (200 BHP DIN) at 5500 rpm
Output 110.3 kW' (150 BHP DIN) at 6000 rpm
Torque 277 Nm+ (27.7mkp o) at 4300 rpm
Torque 300 Nm+ (30.0 mkp e) at 3500 rpm
Torque 240 Nm+ (24.0mkp O) al 3700 rpm
Torque 260 Nmt (26.0 mkpe) at 3700 rpm
Torque 215 Nmt (21.5mkpe) at 3700 rpm
Compression ratio 9.5:1
Compression ratio 9.0:1
Compression ratio 9.0:1
Compression ratio 9.0:1
Compression ratio 9.0:1
Bosch fuel injection system.
2 governor carburettors. second sta9{ vacuum control.
2 governor carburettors with second stage vacuum control. automatic choke. accelerator pump.
electronically
controlled
automatic
choke.
automatic
choke. accelerator pump. enith 35/40 INA T.
Zenith 32/40 INAT
I Zenith 35/40 INAT
Distributor with speed governor. centrilugal and
Distributor with speed governor and centrifugal
Distributor with speed governor. centrifugal and vacuum advance
advance
vacuum advance
3-phase alternator. 12 Volt. 770 Watt
3-phase alternator. 12 Volt. 630 Watt

Engine,
Transmission,
Periormance

Battery 12 v. 55 Ah
--Gearbox: 4-speed synchromesh I 3.855: II 2.203: Ill 1.402. IV 1.0; R 4.3
Final drive 3.45:1
Max. speed 200 km/h (124 mph)
Acceteratton lrom O to 100 km/h (62 mph) 1n 9.4 s

Max. speed 205 km/h (127 mph)

Acceleration from O to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 8.4 s

Max. speed 211 km/h ( 133 mph)

Acceleration from o to 100 km/h (62 mph) 1n 7.8 s

Fuel consum~tion in accordance with standard test

method DIN 0030: 10.91 (2.3 lmp.gat.)1100 km.

Fuel consum~tion in accordance with standard test

method DIN 0030: 10.9 I (2.3 tmp.gat.)/100 km.

Fuel consum~t1on 1n accordance with standard test

method DIN 0030: 11.41 (2.5 lmp.gal.)/100 km.

Fuel consumption in accordance w1lh standard test

method DIN 70030: 11.21 (2.4 lmp.gat.)/100 km.

Avera~e fuel consumstion:

9.6 I ( .1 tmp.gal.)/10 km at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Avera~e fuel consumstion:

9.51 ( .1 lmp.gal.)/10 km at 100 km/h (62 mph)

9.6 1( .1

Avera~e luel consumstion:

Avera~e luel consumption:

9.81 ( .15 lmp.gal.)/100 at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Final drive 3.64:1

Max. speed 190 km/h (117 mph)
Acceleration lrom Oto 100 km/h (62 mph) in 10.4 s

Suspension
and Brakes

Fully automatic transmission with 3 selection ranges.

selection range indicator on dashboard.

lmp.~iat.)/1 0

km at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Front Suspension: Independent with inclined spring struts and coil springs. Anti roll bar and additional rubber bump stops.
Rear Suspension: Independent with rubber mounted semi-trailing arms. Spring struts. coil springs and add1t1ona1rubber bump stops.
Safety steering column ZFGemmer steering system with worm and roller. 3-piece track rod. Overall steering ratio 22.5:1
Wheels 6Jx14 H2

Max. speed 201 km/h (124 mph)

Acceleration lrom Oto 100 km/h (62 mph) in 10.5 s
(manual 207 km/h (128 mph) and 8.7 s)
Fuel consum~t1on 1n accordance with standard test
method DIN 0030: 12.5 11100 km.
Avera~e luet consumption:

11.1 I ( .4 lmp.gal.)/100 km at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Power-assisted steering. Overall steering ratio 18.1: 1

Light alloy sports wheels 6Jx 14 H2

Tyres: 175 HR 14 braced radials

195/70 HR 14 braced radials
195/70 VR 14 braced radials with inner lube
Dual twin c1rcu1t brake system with brake servo. rear brake pressure limiter. Front: 4 piston hxed caliper disc brakes with au1omaltc pad wear compensation. Rear: Fixed caliper disc brakes with automatic pad wear compensation. disc diameter 272 mm (10.7"). handbrake acting mechanically
on additional Duo servo drum brake. 160 mm (6.3") d1a.

Equipment

Front and rear ventilated disc brakes

Heating and ventilation: fresh air heating. Quiel 3-speed blower. air input independent of road speed. instant control of warm air input. demister vents lor windscreen. lresh and warm air input through adiuslable nozzles at the sides. fresh au input through grille with adjustable directional
guide vanes. air exlracl1on through slots in the rear roof pillars
Rubber trimmed bumpers. extended round to the side or the car. front bumper over-riders. decorative rubber-edged side rubbing strips. tinted overtaking mirror. bonnet with spring release and safety tock. lront and rear rutty retractable crank windows. heated rear window.
Rust protection. under sealing
Instrument panel with Sl?eedometer. mileage an~ trip recorder. fu~I gauge, co_oling water thermometer, cigar lighte_r. rev. counter. quartz c lock. Double Halogen _hea~ lights (automatic concellationwhen switchi!"g olf igniton). integral tail fog tight. 2 reversing lights. interior light with ii switches
on door pi llar~: automatic wu~~screen wa~her ~11th delay mechanism and 2 wiper speeds. OP.Crated from the steerrng wheel. engine and luggage compartm.ent 1llum1nallon. lnflnit.ely varrable instrument illumination. add1t1onal warning lights for luel. tail fog light. hand and twin-circuit brakes.
Easily accessible storage fac11it1es. in the illuminated glove compartment. on the dashboard, in the central console. pockets 1n the front seal back rests and 1n the front doors. additional storage compartment on the left next to the steering column with space for ruse box and socket for
re-chargeable hand lamp. Door tock with ball catch and salety antiburst strikers. childproor locks on rear doors: anti-dazzle safety interior mirror. salety ashtray on the dashboard. 2 rear ashtrays, carpeted passenger compartment.
Luggage compartment carpet and storage spaces. infinitely adjustable reclining seats. door arm rests with integral grab handles at the front. rear roof grab handles with clothes hooks. rear central arm rest. lront head restraints. adjustable in height and angle and removable. lront 3 -point inertia
reel safety belts. retracting into door pillars. driver's seat adiustable in height and angle. 1nhn1tely axially adjustable steering column
4-spoke steering wheel with large padded central boss and horn button in each of the 4 spokes
Foam padded steenng wheel
Leather covered steering wheel
Tool kit 1n boot lid
Rear 1nd1v1dually moulded back restraints. large tool kit 1n boot lid. rear heating. laminated windscreen. lockable glove compartment. wood trim on door surround.
add1t1onal chrome trim.
Stereo radio with automatic aerial. movable lront central
arm rest. rechargeable hand lamp. wider rear seats with
more steeply angled back rest. rear 2-point inertia
reel safety bells. rear door arm rests with integral grab
handles. rear c igar tighter. 2 reading lamps at the ack.
leather upholstery. electrically operated windows front
and back. electrically operated steel sun roor.
tinted windows. Halogen fog light. headlight wipers/
washer. lockable petrol filler cap. Overtaking mirror
electrically adiustable lrom inside.

Optional
Extras

Light alloy sports wheels with 175 HR 14. 195170 HR 14 or 195170 VR 14 braced radial tyres. sports steerin~ wheel, 2-point inertia reel rar salety belts HaloJen fog tights. headlight w~ers/washer. second overtaking mirror.
metallic paintwork. leatherette upholstery available at no extra charge. leath~r upholstery. lockabl~ petrol fit er cap. power assisted steerin11 (recommende particularly 19r 3.0S.and .OSi)..front and rear electric windows.
etectrrcally or mechanically operated steel sun roof. overtaking mirror electrrcally adiustable lrom inside. (Being prepared lor standard equipment and recommended.) Tinted windows, radios of various makes.
Automatic transmission with selector range indicator on dashboard. 175 HR 14. 195/70 HR or 195170 VR 14 steel braced radial tyres
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Rear head restraints. laminated windscreen. lockable glove compartment. large toot k1l 1n boot lid, rear heating.
Air conditioning. limited slip differential. velours lloor mats. rear axle level control
kW - Kilowatt (Engine power rated in Kilowatts)

+ Nm - Newton Meters (Torque rating at Flywheel)

4 -speed manual gearbox

High quality labric seal covers

emkp - Meter Kilo Po1ds (Torque rating at drive axle)

According to the requiremenls of

particular export markets
alterations in models. standard and
optional equipment, as described
in the lex! and illuslrallons.

may occur.

PTecise information Should be

obtained from your BMW
distrit:Mor or importe<.

BMW - Sheer Driving Pleasure

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Printed 1n Western Germany

BMW
Bavaria
3.0S

BMW 3-Liter Series

BMW Bavaria
Total efficiency in a fine car. In performance,
in handling, in roadholdir-lg, in size, in fuel
mileage.

BMW3.0S
Superb engineering, plus every luxury feature
imaginable. The ultimate in road travel.

Conzept
Today's driving conditions and energy
requirements have revolutionized the idea of
what a fine car should be.
Luxury per se is no longer enough. There
must be far greater efficiency. In every aspect
of the car's function.
It must be capable of brilliant performance.
Yet it must deliver excellent fuel mileage.
It must offer superior roadholding.
At any speed.
It must be comfortable. So as to reduce
fatigue, and to minimize unnecessary driver
movement. Not merely be soft and roomy.
It must achieve higher standards of safety.
In active safety, to avoid accidents. And in
passive safety, to survive them.
In sum, it must be a product of the highest
engineering refinement.
At Germany's famed Bavarian Motor Works.
we have led the way in building cars
based upon this kind of innovative thinking
since 1916.
Now, in producing our latest 3-liter series,
we have reached a new pinnacle.
See these cars. Drive them. When you do, we
think you will agree with many of the world's
automotive experts. who have acclaimed
them not merely good cars, but great ones.

Styling
Above all else. the 3-liter BMW is meant to be
driven. To carry its occupants quickly from
one point to another in comfort and in safety.
And thus the car's styling is a concise expression
of its purpose.

It is low. Which increases stability and

contributes to its roadholding capabilities.
It is not overly long. Which makes for better
handling, and for greater agility in traffic.
And also allows easier parking.
It is spacious. Despite its clean, taut lines,
the BMW provides more interior room than
many far larger cars. And more luggage space
in its ample trunk.
It permits excellent outward visibility. Which
.results from its low beltline and its generous
use of glass. The slope of the hood also
gives the driver an unusually good view of the
road.
In total, the car's appearance says, here is
remarkable efficiency in space engineering.
And at the same time it says, here is power
and speed and readabi lity. Here is the car for
the man who knows and appreciates great
machinery. The man who truly loves to drive.

Powerplant
The new 3-liter BMW has been called the most
sophisticated 6-cylinder engine in the world.

Performance is .outstanding. Turbine-smooth

at any speed. With great reserves at the
driver's command for any situation.
170 horsepower.185 foot-pounds of torque.
0 to 60 mph in 9.4 seconds. Top speed 120 mph.
Triple-hemispherical. swirl-action combustion
chambers permit more complete burning
of the fuel-air mixture. The result is maximal
power output, cleaner emissions, and greater
fuel mileage.
The overhead camshaft is supported by four
bearings, and is driven by a double roller
chain. Inclined overhead valves are arranged
in V formation: Resultant cross-flow con tr ibutes also to more complete combustion.
The crankshaft is supported by seven main
bearings. and is balanced with 12 counterweights for extremely smooth running.
Fuel intake is through two Zenith two-stage
carburetors.
Two transmissions are available: a fullysynchronized. four-speed manual with short
throw stickshift for fast positive changes.
Or a smooth automatic. optional at extra cost.
Superior engine development has been the
hallmark of the Bavarian Motor Works since
its inception over 50 years ago. The new
3-liter series is our finest achievement.

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Suspension
On the highways of the world, BMW roadholding has become almost legendary.
The reason for this capability lies, of course,
in our suspension system and in its harmony
with the car's engine, drive-train, and chassis.
Developed by BMW, this fully independent
system features spring struts in front with
eccentric displaced coil springs, trailing links,
and hydraulic shock absorbers. The struts
are inclined to the rear.
Axle pivot inclination reduces castor angle.
This increases the negative camber of t he
outer wheel when the car is turning, thus
providing greater lateral stability.
Spring and control-arm shaft are separate.
This makes steering easier, even with wid e
tires. Spring travel is 7.5 inches.
The rear axles are multi-jointed. Suspension is
on semi-trail ing arms. Telescopic shock
absorbers are combined with forward-inclined
spring struts. Spring travel is 7.5 inches.
Both the 3.0 S and Bavaria are equipped with
a torsion bar stabilizer on the front axle.
A limited-slip differential is optional at extra cost
On a mountain road or a superhighway,
roadholding is truly remarkable.

Brakes
A high-performance car must have high
performance brakes. BMW's are of very
advanced design, and are extremely effective.
The brakes on all four wheels are servoassisted discs. The servo increases t he
braking power of the foot 4.3 times.
While most cars today use a simple system
employing one circuit on the front wheels
and one on the rear, this wasn't good enough
for BMW. Instead, we developed a dual twin
circuit brake system.
In the BMW system, the first circuit acts on
all four wheels. If the first circuit should fail,
the second circuit will still provide 75% of the
car's braking power.
To BMW, safety means the ability to stop, as
well as to go.

Safety
.
At the Bavarian Motor Works. no phase of engineering
development has a higher priority than safety.
Ours is a constantly on-going program of innovation,
testing, improvement.

As a result the new 3-liter BMW's are equipped with

a broad range of safety features. both active and passive.

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By active safety we mean, of course. the ability of

the car to avoid an accident. Among such features are:

1 Engine.
With its brilliant acceleration and great reserves of
power. the BMW 3-liter provides the driver with a
wide safety marg in on which to draw. When he needs
instantaneous response. he has it.

2 Suspension.
Ful ly indepedent system provides remarkabl e roadholding and extreme agility. No other car today is more
sure-footed, especia lly when rapid evasive action
becomes necessary.

3 Steering.
Worm and roller mechanism is quick, positive, and
light to the touch. with exceptionally good road feel.

4 Brakes.
Servo-assisted discs on all four wheels for great
stopping power. Dual twin-circuit system. If the first
circuit fails. 75% of braking ability is retained.

5 Tires.
Radial ply construction, fo.r unsurpassed dependability
and adhesion to any road surfac8. More rugged and
longer-lived.

6 Cockpit design.
Al l controls within easy reach. No unnecessary driver
movement. Instruments are instantly readable. set in
glare-fr.ee black housings.
By passive safety, BMW means those features
which protect the car's occupants when an accident is
unavoidable:

7 Passenger compartment.
Extremely rigid, with specially constructed crossbraces. Doors remain shut in a collision, yet can be
opened afterward. Outside door handles are recessed.
Rear doors have child-proof locks.

8 Crush zones.
Front and rear. Convert collision energy into precalculated deformation of metal. Fuel tank is under the
trunk floor. protected by the spare wheel.
9 Steering equipment.
Located behind the front axle support so that the
steering column cannot penetrate deeply into the car
in case of collision.

10 Safety belts.
Standard. 3-term inal design, w ith automatic reel.
retraction.
11 Headrests.
Standard front and rear in 3.0 S, rear optional in Bavaria.

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Cockpit
This is where BMW efficiency is most
obvious to the eye. All controls are immediately within reach. All instruments are
instantly readable. To enable the driver to
make the most of his ability. And to make
driving the great pleasure it should be.
You see it in the instruments. The speedometer. The tachometer. Large, round, clear.
In the smaller water temperature and fuel
gauges. In the control lights for oil, headlights,
blinker, tank, and brake. You see it in the
sporty four-spoke steering wheel with its
large, energy-absorbing upholstered safety
cushion.
You see it in the convenience of the control
lever groupings. On the left: directional
signals, headlight dimmer, high beam flasher.
On the right windshield wipers, wiper
speed control, and windshield wash-andwipe activation. Never a moment's distraction. never the need to remove hands from
the wheel.
You see it in the axially adjustable steering
column, which can be adapted to suit any
arm length.
You see it in the way the short-throw stickshift
comes easily to hand.
You know then that this is a car designed to
keep you in control at all times.

Comfort
For all its trim outside dimensions, the 3-liter
BMW offers plenty of interior roominess,
even for six-footers. Styling is extremely light
and clean. Visibility is excellent thanks to the
large windows.
The front seat s are individual buckets.
They are horizontal ly adjustable, and the backs
are ful ly reclini ng.
The driver's seat may also be adjusted to the
precise height desired.
All seats have been orthopedically designed
to minimize fatigue during long trips, as well
as to provide optimum lateral support during
cornering.
The fl oor is covered by strong, thick, loop-pi le
carpeting.
Heat and fresh air are provided by a remarkably efficient twin circuit system. It conducts
fresh air for both air renewal and heating into
the car at the same time. but through separate
passages. When heating is turned off, the
heat ducts can be used as additional fresh-air
intakes.
The separate fresh-air circuit alone can draw
100 quarts of air into the car's interior each
second while used air is expelled through vents
at the rear of the passenger compartment.
Thus. at any temperature, the air inside the
3 -liter BMW is always fresh and clean.
This kind of functional luxury is apparent in
detai ls throughout the car.
For example:
Map pock~ts front and rear.
Heatable rear window.
Illuminated glove compartment.
Extra compartment on driver's side. with
outlet for rechargeable flashlight.
Illuminated ash trays front and rear.
Handgrips above the doors.
Tool kit inside the trunk lid. Deep carpeting
in the capacious trunk.


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equipment on the 3.0 S. and available at extra
cost on the Bavaria.
Power steering.
Air conditioning.
Electric window lifts.
Becker AM/FM/Stereo radio. 3 speakers .
Electrically-powered antenna.
Rear safety headrests.
Leather upholstery.
Alloy wheels.
Steel-belted radial tires.
Retractable. complete special tool kit in trunk
lid.
Tinted glass.
Leatherette covered steering w heel.

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Optional Equipment
The following options are available at extra
cost on both the Bavaria and the 3.0 S:
Automatic transmission .
Limited-slip differential.
Sunroof.
Metallic paints.
Rear torsion bar stabilizer.

Service
How BMW owners can now enjoy rapid
routine servicing. perfect engine tuning. and
pin-point accuracy in the diagnosis of possible
problems. This is because all BMW automobiles are equipped with two electronic
pluys: one for the low and one for the high

tension circuit. As a result at BMW Electronic

Centers regular inspections have never been
quicker, nor trouble-shooting more precise.
BMW service and original spare parts are
available coast to coast in the United States,
and in over 100 countries around the world.

Technical Data
BMW Bavaria
Dimensions
and Weights

BMW3.0S

Torsionally stiff and rigid safety passenger compartment with crush zones front and rear. 4-door sedan welded to floor panel assembly reinforced
by longitudinal and cross-section profile bars.
Length: 195.0". Width: 68.9". Height (unladen) 57.1". Wheelbase: 106". Track front 58.3#. rear 57.6". turning circle dia. 34.5'. front door cutouts
32.9". wide rear door cutouts 32.3" wide. front separate seats 23 wide. rear bench seat 54.4" wide. width at shoulder height front 56.1".
rear 55.5". trunk capacity approx 22.8 cu.It.. fuel tank capacity approx. 20.6 US/gal. including 2.1 US/gal reserve.
GVWR
4300 lbs
GAWR front 2180 lbs
rear 2270 lbs
Service load 900 lbs

GVWR
4400 lbs
GAWR front 2190 lbs
rear 2380 lbs
Service load 900 lbs

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Engine, power
transmission,
performance

BMW3.0S

Six-cylinder four-stroke in-line engine. triple hemispherical swirl-action combustion chambers with volume concentration effect around the spark
plug, overhead camshaft with 4 main bearings. parallel-displaced inclined overhead valves in V-arrangement. duplex roller chain drive. vibration
damped. crankshaft with 7 main bearings and 12 balance weights. torsion vibration damping. Water cooled with automatic breathing. pressure
oil circulation. full-flow oil filter with regulating valve.
Capacity
2.985 cc
Stroke
3.150 in
Bore
3.504 in
Power
170 hp (SAE J 245) net at 5800 rpm
Torque
185 ft.lb (SAE J 245) at 3500 rpm
Compression ratio 8.3: 1
2 Zenith carburetors 35/40 INAT two stage, with second stage vacuum controlled automatic cho ke accelerator pump.
Ignition distributor with engine speed governor. centrifugal and vacuum advance.
12 Volt. 630 Watt three-phase current alternator
Battery 12 Volt. 55 Amp hr

j 12 Volt. 770 Watt

Gearbox
a) manual transmission 4-speed with synchromesh
I. 3.855 II. 2.203 Ill. 1.402 IV. 1.0 R. 4.3
b) automatic transmission 3-speed with torque converter is optional equipment
I. 2.390 II. 1.450 Ill. 1.000 R. 2.090
Final drive ratio 3.64: 1 (hypoid gears)
Maximum speed 121 mph
Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph: 9.4 sec
gas consumption 13.3 mpg (refer to EPA labeling program)

Chassis
and Brakes

Wheel suspension front: Independent. with spring struts inclined backwards at top. wishbones and trai ling arms pivoting in large-capacity rubber
mountings. coil springs with rubber auxiliary springs high-mounted and offset in relation to strut center-line. 7.5 spring travel. double-tube
telescopic shock absorbers and stabilizer.
Wheel suspension rear: Independent with semitrailing arms pivoting on rubber mountings: spring struts with high-mounted coil springs and
rubber auxiliary springs. 7.5 spring travel: double-tube telescopic shock absorbers.
ZF-Gemmer steering system with worm and roller
ZF-h draulic power-assisted steering system. overall ratio 18.4 : 1
three-part track rod. safety steering column with 2 universal jomts. overall ratio 22.5 : 1
Steel rims 6Jx14
Light-alloy rims 6 Jx14
Radial -ply tires 175HR14
Radial-ply tires 195/70VR 14
Dual twin-circuit 4 disc braking system with servo unit
Front: 4-piston fixed caliper disc brakes with automatic adjustment.
Rear: fixed caliper disc brakes with automatic adjustment and additional pressure regulating device disc diameter 10. T . Mechanically operated
handbrake. additional duo-servo drum brake dia. 6.3" w ith self-serving shoes; acting on rear wheels.

Equipment

Heating and ventilation: Fresh-air high performance air controlled heating system. tuned down three-speed blower. independent air-flow
of driving speed. immediately effective temperature control. footwell heating w ith directional nozzle, windshield demisting.
Fresh-air supply by directional nozzles in instrument panel. ventilator grille with adjustable direction flaps. Air extraction throug h slots in the
rear roof pillars.
Rubber-padded bumpers.
Fully-retracting wind-down windows front and rear
ITinted glass. Fully-retracting electrically-<Jperated window front and rear
Safety glass laminar windshield heated rear window.
Air conditioning. leatherette covered steering wheel, stereo rad io with
engine compartment light.
3 speakers and automatic antenna. lockable glove compartment. engine
compartment light. interior wood trim also on doors.
Instrument panel with speedometer. odometer and trip recorder. fuel gauge water-cooling-thermometer. cigarette lighter. tachometer. quartz-clock.
4-sealed-beam headlights (switched off automatically with ignition) hazard warning flashers. 2 reversing lights. interior light with 4 switches
on door pillars. automatic screenwasher with time switch operating at intervals and two wiper speeds. continuous control of instrument lighting
intensity. telltale warning lights for battery charge. direction indicators. hazard warning flashers. oil pressure. fuel tank. headlight main beam.
handbrake and brake fluid warning. Convenient stowage places: In glove compartment with light. above the instrument panel. stowage box
on middle console (Bavaria model only). pockets in the backrests of front seats and in the front doors. Additional stowage compartment at the left
of steering column with carrier for fuses.
Ball-type door lock and safety locking wedges. ch ildproof locks on rear doors.
Safety grips. safety interior mirror. safety ashtray in instrument panel. 2 ashtrays on rear doors. full carpeting in passenger compartment.
Trunk fully carpeted and filled with stowage pocket. Separate seats in front with full y-adjustable seat backs.
Skai upholstery
Leather upholstery
Headrests front
Headrests front and rear
Rear seat with center armrest.
Armrests on doors. All seats equipped with automatic safety belts. Drivers seat adjustable according to height and inclination. full axial
adjustable steering column.

Tool kit in flap of luggage compartment lid

Optional
Equipment

Special tool kit in flap of luggage compartment lid.

Lockable glove compartment
Rear compartment heating at foot level

Limited slip differential, second exterior mirror. metallic paints velours carpets. lockable tank cap. steel sliding roof (manual or electric).
Leather upholstery
Automatic transmission
Air conditioning
Power steering
Electric windows
Tinted glass
Radios
Rear headrests
Special tool kit in flap of luggage compartment lid
Lockable glove compartment
Rear compartment heating at foot level

We reserve the right to modify designs.

equipment and fittings in the interest
of technical development.

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BMW- sheer driving pleasure

Printed in Western Germany

Our status symbol is under the hood,

not on it
In a ll cando r, the BMW
3.0 Si is not everyman's idea
of an expens ive automobile.
It does not scream
"money" from the top of its
hood.
It is not the w idest or the
longest or the ch romiest.

Nor does its interior

resemble that of a living room.
The BMW 3.0 Si is a luxury
automob il e for those who
truly enjoy driv ing. For those
who apprec iate exceptional
performance and extraord inary engineering.

Perhaps, for those peop le,

it is the on ly luxury automobile -the ultimate driving
machine.

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The BMW 3.0 Si. For the man

whose love of performance is at least equal
to his love of opulence
Any car costing many
thousands of dollars ought to
provide a full compliment of
life's little luxuries.
Leather seats, power
windows, stereo, and the like.
And, most assuredly, all
expens ive cars do.
Few, however, offer the
one thing that, when all is said
and done, makes a really
expensive ca r really worth
the money: exceptional performance.
Few cars are built to perform in such a way that driving
becomes an end - not merely
a means of getting from one
place to another.
The BMW 3.0 Si, on the
other hand, is.
If a single generalization
coul d be made to describe
every BMW, it would be that
each is a unique comb ination
not only of the refined luxury
one expects in a costly
European car, but also of the
extraordinary performance
you'd expect only in a sports
car.
In an age of mass-produced
status symbols, marketing
wizardry and styling breakthroughs, the engineers at the
Bavarian Motor Works, in
Munich, Germany, concentrate on building the best
driving machines it is physically and technically possible
to build.
StY.ling, intelligent not
ostentatious.
For more than a halfcentury, we at the Bavarian
Motor Works have remained
impervious to the passing
fads and fleeting fashions
indulged in by so many auto-

motive manufacturers.
You will find nothing on a
BMW th at does not in some
way enhance its performance, safety, or comfort.
You will find no inwardsloping doors and windows to
diminsh passenger space.

manship of the BMW 3.0 Si.

You'll notice an unusual
quality of finish and fit,
seldom equaled at any price.
No gaps between body
panels. No misaligned moldings. No flaws in the finish.
Each BMW goes through

You will find no futuristic

fender shapes to interfere
with vi sibility.
No stylized hoods and no
opera windows.
On the contra ry , the shape
of the 3.0 Si is classic,
uncomplicated , and aerodynamically sound. Its belt
line is low, to bring down the
center of gravity and provide
an astonishing amount of
visibility in every direction.
"The engineers at the
Bavarian Motor Works did not
invent the phrase 'form
follows function'," say the
editors of Motor Trend magazine. "But among all the
world's automakers, BMW is
perhaps the foremost practitioner of the philosophy."
Construction, meticulous.
Look carefully at the work-

what most manufacturers

would, no doubt, consider an
unnecessaril y arduous process of preparation.
First, priming, cavity sealing and undercoating. Then,
painting, hand examination,
sanding and repainting. Not
just once, mind you, but as
many times as is necessary
to arrive at a perfect end
result.
In all , it takes BMW craftsmen as long as three full days
to complete a single car.

The cockpit, functional not frivolous

When you sit in the cockpit of the
BMW 3.0 Si for the first time, you will
notice that it bears scant resemblance
to that of the average luxury sedan.
No plastic replica of Edwardian
crests ore other unnecessary ornamentation.
The cockpit of the 3.0 Si is the end
result of extensive biomechanical
research and testing.

Everything has been carefully

planned to facilitate effortless, total
control at all times - even under the
most difficult driving conditions.
All controls are within easy reach
and precisely where you'd want them.
All instruments are instantly readable and grouped in the manner of an
airplane cockpit, to preclude the need
for unnecessary movement or a lapse
in concentration.

Variable nozzle for heater and fresh air.

Glove comparlmenl, engine hood lock,
central fuse box. lrip odometer and ou tl et
for rechargeable hand lamp.
Pull switch for light
Switch for directional lights, headlight
fl asher, high-beam and parking lights

Four-spoke, padded, safety steering

wheel.
Front speaker for stereo radio.
Combined indicator-Ii
power charge, oil pres
Applied",and brake sy !
lights - high-beam an 1
signals.

The interior,
engineered not decorated
When you drive a BMW,
you will experience a curious
sensation of being part of the
car itself. A unique feel ing of
total and complete control.
If your realm of experience
has been confined to conventional luxury sedans, this
feeli ng will be new to you.
But, be assured, you are
not imagin ing it. It is, in fact,
one of the things BMW is most
famous for.
Part of the
explanation for
this phenomenon
lies in the
interior of the
car itself.
While the
interior of the
average car 1s
decorated by
stylists, the
interior of the
BMW is designed by engineers.
Basic to that
design is the
anatomical
reality that no
two people are
made in precisely the same
way.
And that for
the sake of safe,
controlled
operation , the
automobile
,
must be made
to adjust to the
human being instead

of the other way around.

In the BMW 3.0 Si , careful
study has been made of the
interaction between seat
location, visual position,
steering wheel , pedals and
contro ls.
Its supple leather seats
have an orthoped ically
molded shape that provides
firm lateral support in tight,
high-speed curves.

Both individual seats are

adjustable forward and back
and have ful ly variable back
supports. Additionally, the
driver's seat adjusts up and
down.
The steering wheel is axially
adjustable to compensate fo r
variations in arm length.
Al l instruments and all controls are perfectly and precisely positioned.

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lights.
r-li ght panel: fuel level,
res >ure, "Han.d Brake
, system warning
and directional

Control lever for windshield wipers

(normal, fast , intermittent), automatic
wiper/washer.

Heating and ventilation control unit,

with three-speed blower.

Pull switch for rear window defroster.

Tachometer

Optical signals for seat bells, reactor

service and EGR service.
Air-conditioning control unit.
Adjustable air vent.

Quartz clock.

Standard e~uiRment includes:

Servo-assisted steering, air-conditioning, electrically operated front and rear
windows, stereo radio, three stereo
speakers, electrically operated antenna,
leather upholstery, and tinted window
glass. Also included are: Light alloy
rims, heated rear window, head rests front
and rear, tool kit in trunk, heat channel to
the rear seat, fully carpeted passenger
compartment and trunk, upholstered
steering whee l, locking glove compartment, and axially-adjustable steering
column.
0Rtional e~uiRment available:
Automatic transmission, steel sunroof
(manually or electrically operated),
differential lock, metallic paint, and remote
control external mirror.

Roominess,
exceptional
In terms of passenger
space, the interior of the
3.0 Si gives testament to an
equally impressive feat of
engineering.
While on the outside it is
dramatically smaller than
domestic luxury sedans,
on the inside it can only be
described as expansive.
Even in the rear one enjoys
the comfort of ample knee
and head room. No cramping
of the knees, no squashing of
the head.
The rear seats are equipped with
three safety belts.

Efficient power, unmistakably BMW

Quite recently, Road &
Track magazine, in a most
unusual tribute,cal led th e
BMW powerplantthe ''most
sophisticated in-line six in the
wo rl d".
To BMW enthusiasts,
praise such as t his is taken
more or less in stride.
If the Bavarian Motor Works
is known for anything, it is
superb, innovative engineering.
Engineering that somehow
never fails to combine the
seemingly incompatible:
performance and economy.
In fact, the BMW 3.0 Si is an
end result of voluminous amounts
of technical and physical research
- countless hours on the great
racing circuits of the world - and
over a half-century of experience at
building some of the world's finest
powerplants.
And no better example of this
priceless cache of eng ineering
intelligence exists than the heart of
the 3.0 Si: its six-cyl inder, threeliter, fuel-injected, triple-hemispheric combustion eng ine.
The efficient Bosch electrically
controlled fuel-injection system operating independently of the
actual air intake - determines the
precise amount of fuel to be
injected.

Then, swirl-action combustion

chambers fan the fuel-air mixture,
concentrating it around the spark
plugs to create even and complete
combustion.
So complete and so efficient
that the engine not only produces
a very impressive 176 SAE net
horsepower from a mere 182 cubic
inches of displacement, but produces it with exceed ingly low
emissions and exceed ingly high
fuel economy.
Perhaps some automakers
assume that, if you're willing and
able to buy a car costing many
thousands of dollars, you're also
willing to shoulder the cost of an
engine that gets nine to ten miles
to the gallon of gas.
We, at the Bavarian Motor
Works, do not.
Even with automatic transmission, the 3.0 Si will provide the sort
of fuel economy that few domestic
luxury sedans could approach,
much less equal.
Further mechanical refinements
include an overhead camshaft,
cross-flow head with splayed
valves, seven main bearings, and
twelve crankshaft counter balance
weights - all of which combine to
give the BMW 3.0 Si a capacity for
smooth, reliable, turbine-like
performance that's totally BMW.
And totally unlike any sixcylinder car you've ever owned or
driven.

The suspension, remarkably agile

If the engine is the heart of
an automobile, then the suspension system is its consciene.
In truth, the chassis is the
very essence of a safe automobile.
It must be capab le of with standing speeds higherthan
the rated speed of the automobile.
It must have sufficient
reserve and agili ty to hand le
evasive maneuvers, poor
road surfaces, or panic
braking.
In short, a well-designed,
well-constructed chass is is a
technical - but very real form of life insurance.
The suspension of the
BMW3.0Si is general ly
acknowledged to be one of
the finest ever bu iIt. A carefully synchronized, extensively researched masterpiece of engineering.

Road holding,_QQtimum.
If you've become accustomed to the leaning and
swaying one experiences in
the average car, you'll find the
legendary road-holding
capabilities of the BMW more
than a bit reassuring.
The suspension is fully
independent on all four

wheels. (McPherson struts

and coil springs in front,
sem itra iling arms and coil
springs in back.)

a high transverse acceleration.

The brakingystem,
unmatched .

And th is, comb ined with a

mu lti-jointed rear axle, allows
each wheel to adapt itself
instantly to every driving and
road condition w ith uncanny
resiliency and smoothness.
For the enthusiast, here is
a technical description of
what actually happens while
negotiating a curve or while
changing lanes at high
speed: situation as we ll as
position of each individual
wheel will adjust itself independently and in accordance
with a predesigned suspension program. The outer
wheel will adopt a certain
camber in tune with the car's
speed while traversing the
curve. In this manner, the
chassis transmits lateral
guidance forces of a high
magnitude, braces itself
against the curve and permits

Each year, BMW receives

no small amount of praise
from the world's automobile
magazines for its unfailing
abi lity to come to a rapid stop
in an arrow-straight line even from speeds as high as
60 mi les per hour-time after
time after time.
The BMW 3.0 Si has a dual
twin-circuit, disc-braking
system that will provide adequate braking power- actually above the legally prescribed limit- even if one of
the two systems should fail.

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It is doubtful that there is a
car made that's made stronger than a BMW.
A steel safety cell that
comp letely surrounds the
passenger compa rtment and
computer determined "crush
zones" all contribute to reducing injury to a minimum,
in the event of an accident.
Yet there is another kind of
safety, equally important,
called " active safety".
Simply, this refers to a car's
ability to avoid accidents, not
merely survive them.
And this is where the extraordinary performance and
hand Ii ng characteristics of
the BMW 3.0 Si come into
play.
The BMW life saving
system.
The BMW 3.0 Si has contro ll ed -deformation, energyabsorbing front and rear sections. (1) The passenger compartment is protected against
roll -over deformation by

means of an integrated roll

bar and unique front and rear
roof reinforcement. (2, 3)
The hood has been designed to buckle outward - in a
predetermined pattern - and
leave the windsh ield intact. (4)
A specially designed card an
tunnel plus a rigid front partition wall prevent the engine
and the gearbox from being
driven back into the passenger compartment upon frontal impact. (5) Safety locks hold
the doors closed even on
f rontal impact yet perm it subsequent opening. (6)
The two section , telescoping safety column of the
steering wheel and the steering gear are positioned behind the front axle - outside
the "buckle zone". (7) The
steering wheel, with its large
impact plate, as well as the
gradual deformation system
of the instrument pane l
(which has no sharp edges),
are designed to absorb
energy and render harmless

Systematic crash testing is continuously conducted to further perfect

the deformation characteristics of "crush zones"

Excellent night vision is provided by twin headlights.

Bumpers with hydraulic dampers are integrated into total design.

The integrated roll bar.

Carefully tested and scientifically designed door reinforcements.

Articulated. telescoping safety steering wheel column and steering

gear are situated in a protected location - outside the "crush zone".

Crucial parts of th e interior have energy-absorbing padding

All instrument panel details are elastic and deformable.

A standard combination of headrests and automatic seat belts, front

Toolbox with small spare parts is tucked neatly under the trunk lid.

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any impact energy.

The bumpers are mounted
on sturdy hydraulic shock
absorbers, eliminating the
possibility of damage to the
car in frontal co ll isions of up
to five m il es per hour. (8)
There's safety in v isibility...:.
The BMW 3.0 Si provides
astonishing all-around visibility through generous use of
glass.
Totally unhampered by the
large blind spots and unnecessari ly large roof panels
found in many automobi les.
An additional extra - and
suggested by the manufacturer - is the external rearvision mirror, electrically adjustable from the passenger
compartment.
Four powerful headlights
provide ample vision after
dark.

Have you ever owned

a car you actually
enjoyed driving?
When all is said and done,
rationa lity is not the only reason to buy the BMW 3.0 Si.
Perhaps the editors of .
Motor Trend magazine put 1t
best when they said, " Asa
total engineering, styli~9.
construction, and deta1 l1ng.
design package, the BMW is
unexcelled among all the
world 's automobiles."
" Yet, in the end , it is the
pure, unfiltered pleasure o_f
driving the car that makes it
supreme.
If you 've never o~ned such
a car, perhaps now 1s your
time.
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diagnosed elec tronically with inexorable
precision.

Technical Data BMW 3.0 Si

Dimensions
and Weights

Rigidly designed and distorlion-free safety-type passenger

compartment with crush zones fronl and rear, 4-door body
welded to floor panel assembly reinforced by longitudinal and
transverse structural steel sections.
Length: 195.0". Width 68.9". Height (no load): 57.1". Wheelbase: 106". Wheel Track Front: 58.3"; Rear: 57.6". Turning
Circle: 34.5'. Front Door Cutouts: 32 .9". Wide Rear Door Cutouts 32.3" wide. Separate Front Seats: 23" wide. Rear Bench

Seat: 54.4" wide. Width at Shou lder Height: Front 56.1 "; Rear55.5".
Trunk Capacity: approx. 22.8 cu. fl. Fuel Tank Capacity: approx.
20.6 U. S. gals., incl. 2.1 gals. reserve.
GVWR
4,400 lbs.
GAWR front 2, 190 lbs.
rear 2,380 lbs.
Service load 900 lbs .

Six-cylinder four-stroke in-line engine, triple hemispherical

swirl-action combusti on chambers with volume concentration
effect around the spark plug, transverse flow princi ple,
overhead camshaft with four main bearings, parallel-displaced
inclined overhead valves in V-arrangement, duplex roller chain
drive, vibration damped, crankshaft with seven main bearings
and 12 balance weights, torsion vibralion damping.
Water-cooled with automatic breathing, pressure oil circulalion,
full-flow oi l lilter with regulation valve.
Capacity
2.985 cc./182 cu. in.
Stroke
3.150 in.
Bore
3.504 in.
Power
176 hp (SAE net) at 5500 rpm
Torque
185 ft. lb. at 4500 rpm
Compression Ratio 8.1:1
L-Jetronic fuel injection and thermo reactor with air injection.
Ignition distributor with vacuum retard, 12 Volt, 770 Watt three

phase current alternalor, ballery 12 Volt, 55 Amp hrs.

Individual wheel suspension in front on staggered telescoping

legs (staggered trailing effect) with helical springs and
additional rubber cushions, torsion bar stabilizer.

ZF-hydrauli c power-assisted steering system, overall ratio 18.4:1,

three-part track rod, safety steering column with two universal
joints.

Light-alloy rims: 6 J x t4
Steel belted tires: 195fi0 HR 14
Dual twin-circuit 4-disc braking system with servo unit.
Front: 4-piston fixed-caliper disc brakes with automatic
adjustment.
Rear: lixed-caliper d isc brakes with automatic adjustmenl and
addi ti onal pressure equalizer, diameter 10.7".
Mechanically operated handbrake, additional dual-servo drum
brake with 6.3" diameter with "self-serving" brake shoes.
acting on rear wheels.

Features

Heater and Ventilation: air-regulated fresh air heater, low-noise

3-stage blower, air intake independence of driving speed, healing
air regulation has immediate response. Defroster nozzles for
windshield, fresh and hot air enter through adjustable nozzles
arranged on the sides, fresh air grill with adjustable louvers,
air exhaust via louvers arranged at the rear roof supports.
Heating in passenger compartment, ligh ted heating diagram,
ai rconditioning, tinted glass all around.
Energy-absorbing bumpers with rubber moldings, supported
by hydraulic shock absorbers, laminated-glass windshield,
rear window defroster pane, fully retracting electrically operated
windows front and rear, outside mirror - electrically adjustable
from within.
Cavity Sealing, Undercoating
Instrument panel unit comprising speedometer, odometer and
trip odometer, fuel gauge, temperature gauge, cigarette lighter,
tachometer, quartz clock, dual headlight (ignition key cuts out
headlights together with the ignition), two backup lights,
interior lighting with lour switches arranged on doors:
windshield wiper/washer unit, automatic, for intermediate
operation plus two wiper speeds, control lever arranged at
the steering wheel; light for engine and trunk space, infinitely
variable instrument lighting; additional warning lights for fuel

reserve, hand brake, and broke fluid level. Warning light for
"Fasten Seat Belts," reactor service and EGR service.
Easily accessible storage space: in the lighted glove compartment, on top of the instrument panel, pockets and pouches in
lront doors as well as in the front seat backrests. Additional
compartment on left of steering wheel column contains strip
carrying electric fuses plus outlet for rechargeable hand lamp.
Door lock with spherical tumbler and security wedges,
passenger compartment doors have safety device for children:
antiglare safety mirror inside: safety ashtray in instrument panel
unit, two ashtrays in rear. Carpeting, floor mat and storage
compartments in the trunk, armrests on doors with integrated
handholds in front. Automatic threepoint seat belts in front roll
back into door posts, automati c two-point seat belts in rear,
headrests with adjustable height and inclination in front and'
rear, inlinitely adjustable reclining chairs, driver's seat with
adjustable height and inclination, individually contoured seats
plus center armrest in rear, leather upholstery, axially infinitely
variable steering wheel column, foam-rubber-padded steering
wheel, lockable glove compartment, wood moldings on instrument panel and door linings. Stereo radio set with automatic pushbutton station pickup, three speakers plus automatic antenna.
Special tool kit in flap of luggage compartment lid.

Optional
Equipment

Limited-slip differential, second outside mirror - electrically

adjustable", metallic paints, lockable tank cap, steel sunroof
-mechanically or electrically operated.

Automatic lransmission.

Engine,
Power,
Transmission,
Performance

Chassis and
Brakes

Rear suspension: individual wheel suspension in rubbermounted wishbones, telescoping legs with helical springs and
additional rubber cushions.

Gearbox
a. Manual transmission 4- speed with synchromesh.
I. 3.855 II. 2.203 Ill. 1.402 IV. 1.0 R. 4.3
b. Automahc transmission 3-speed with torque converter Is
optional equipment.
1.2.390 11. 1.450 111.1.000 R. 2.090
Final drive ratio : 3.64:1 (hypoid gears).
Maximum speed: 124 mph. (Automatic 120 mph.)
Acceleration from Oto 60 mph: 9.3 sec. (Manual transmission)
Regular gasoline: 91 RON, Gas consumption (EPA):
Manual transmission
Automatic transmission
(not valid In California)

Highway
23 mpg
21 mpg

City
13 mpg
14 mpg

in preparation
GVWR=gross vehicle weight rate
GAWR=gross axle weight rate

We reserve the right to modify designs,

equipment and accessories in the
interest of technical progress.

THE ULTIMATE DRIVING MACHINE

5 32 08 006 2 1175
Printed in West Germany

Souveranitat.
Ein perfektes Automobil
muB das feinabgestimmte Verhaltnis zwischen Fahrleistung
und Fahrkomfort besitzen,
das etwas von seiner Vitalitat,
seiner Leichtgangigkeit und
Problemlosigkeit auf den
Fahrer Obertragt. Das fOhrt zu
der Entspannung, die hilft,
Situation und FluB desVerkehrs

souveran zu Oberblicken und

die konstruktive Oberlegenheit
des eigenen Automobils
intelligent und verantwortungsbewuBt einzusetzen.
Die anspruchsvollste Form
dieser Souveranitat verwirklichen die groBen BMW.
Automobile aus der kleinen
Gruppe international er Spitzen-

klasse - mit den spezifischen

Merkmalen eines BMW.
So ist ein groBer BMWimmer
dann die geeignete Alternative, wenn zwischen der
Le istung, Dynamik und Vitalitat
des Fahrers und den Eigenschaften seines Automobils
einegewisseObereinstimmung
gewOnscht wird .

Pflicht und Neigung.

Es gibt nurwenige Automobi le, die wegen ihrer Oberlegenheit und Ei genstandigkeit
ein fur ungewohnlich erfolgre iche Menschen erstrebenswertes Attribut sind. Ein erfolgreiches Beispiel ist d er groBe
BMW. Er steht in sechs A lternativen zu rWah l: als BMW 2500,
BMW 3.0 S, BMW 3.0 Si und in
der Lang-Version als BMW 2.8 L,
BMW 3.0 Lund BMW 3.3 Li.
Unterschiedlich in Lei stung und
Ausstattung, ubereinstimmend
in der AuBergewbhnlichkeit
des Konzeptes.
Denn ein groBer BMW realisiert nicht nur das in der
kleinen Gruppe internationaler
Spitzenautomobile selbstverstandliche MaB an Automobi ltechnik, Fahrsicherheit,
Fahrkomfort und Ausstattung.
Er bietet daruber hinaus eine
BMWtypische Ei genheit: Di e
fe inausgewogene Summe aus
sach licher Reprasentation und
Vital itat, die harmonische Kornbi nation van Hochleistung,
Fahrkultur und Wirtschaftlichkeit.

Diese Automobile sind die

Konsequenz der BMW Auffassung , daB die Verpflichtung
zur Reprasentation die
Neigung zum vitalen Fahrerlebnis nicht ausschlieBen
sollte. Die groBen BMW komb inieren ungewohnlichen Ko mfort und eine reprasentative
Erscheinung mit auBerordentlichen Fahrleistungen und dem
spezifischen BMW Fahrgefuhl.
So daB ihre Fahrer jederzeit
das eine tun kbnnen , ohne das
andere zu lassen.
Es gibt Automobile, die fahrt
man, weil man es sich leisten
kann . Einen BMW leistet man
sich , weil man fahren kann.
Form ist bei BMW gestaltete
Substanz.
Die groBen BMW sind Automobile, deren unverwechselbare asthetische Form nicht
Selbstzweck, sondern Resu ltat
funktionaler Gestaltung ist.
Sie haben eine elegant
gestreckte, dynamische
Linienfuhrung und ein harmonisch ausgewogenes Verha ltnis von Wagenkbrper und

Glasflachen. Bei aller GroBzugigkeit der Linienfuhrung

sind die groBen BMW kompakt. Und dam it verkehrsgerecht, bewegl ich, wendig,
ubersichtlich. Form und Funktion jed es Karosseriedetail s
ze igen, daB zuerst gedacht
und dann gestaltet wurde.
Und nicht umgekehrt.
Die optische Eleganz der
groBen BMW ist nicht zuletzt
eine Falge der hervorragenden Lackqualitat. Eine Eleganz,
die bei BMW aufgrund sorgfaltiger Detailarbeit beim
Korrosionsschutz von Dauer
ist. Im elektrophoretischen
Tauchbad wird die Karosserie
mit einem korrosionsfesten
Grundierlack uberzogen und
danach mit einer eingebrannten Mehrschicht-Lackierung
versehen. Ein sorgfa ltiger
Unterbodenschutz und die
BMW Hohlraumversiege lung,
die auch den letzten Wi nkel
erre icht. sorgen daruber hinaus
fur die Langlebigkeit und Wertbestandigkeit van BMW Automobilen.

Es lebe der feine Unterschied.

Zwischen reprasentativ und
exklusiv macht BMW den gleichen feinen Unterschied wie
zwischen GrbBe und Format.
So wie bei BMW einerseits
Format nicht durch Gr6Be,
Schwere und Anspruchsbetonung erzielt wird, so undenkbar
ist andererseits Exklusivitat
ohne Vitalitat und Wendigkeit.
Eine Einstellung, d ie man an
jedem der BMW Automob ile
erkennt. Das augenfalligste
Beispiel fur diese exklusive
Form der Reprasentation ist
der BMW3.3 Li: In ihm verbin den sich grbBerer Raum komfort durch die im Radstand
um 10 cm verlangerte Karosserie und ein absolut neues MaB
an Ausstattungskul tur mit einer
uberlegenen Sicherheit, der
BMW typischen Leistungsfah igkeit und Wirtschaftlichkeit.
Der BMW 3.3 Li ist dam it ein
Automobil fur die h6chsten An spruche ambitionierter Fahrer.
Ein Automobil, daszu lenken
ebenso viel Freude macht, w ie
damit gefahren zu werden.

sches Stahlkurbeldach, elektri- wetter fur ausgezeichnetes

sche Scheibenheber vorn und
Sehen sorgt (bei den anderen
hinten, Lederlenkrad, LederModellen als Sonderausstatpolsterung, Automatikgurte
tung) . Das Gesehenwerden
auch hinten, Stereo-Radiosichern die groBflachigen
An lage mitAutomatik-Antenne, Vierkammer-Einheiten der
2 Leselampen hinten,
Heckbeleuchtung, in die die
Zigarrenanzunder hinten,
Ruckfahrleuchten und die

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Scheinwerfer-Wisch-WaschAnlage, Halogen-Nebelscheinwerfer.
Die schutze nde, ru ndum
laufende GummistoBkante auf
der H6he der Gurtell inie
Ein BMW ist ein auBergebetont d ie dynamischen Konwohnliches Automobil.
turen des Automobils.
Der BMW 3.3 Li ein auBerDie Halogen-Doppelscheingew6hnlicher BMW. Einspritz- werfer sind beim BMW 3.3 Li
motor, automatisches Getriebe, serienmaBig durch eine WischWasch -An lage erganzt
Warmeschutzverg lasung,
Leichtmetallfelgen, elektriwarden , die auch bei Schlecht-

(Lei chtmetall-Sportfelge n als Sonderausstattung)

Nebelleuchte integriert sind.

Auf Wunsch lieferbare
Leichtmetallfelgen (BMW 3.3 Li
serienmaBig) verringern
die ungefederten Massen und
verbessern dadurch noch einmal die ausgezeichnete Bodenhaftung der uberlegenen
Fahrwerkskonstruktion. Die
Turbo-Wirkung dieser Felgen
tragt zu einer noch besseren
Entluftung der Scheibenbremsen bei.

Der auBerordentliche
Bedienungskomfort
hat bei BMW eine klare
Funktion:auBerordentliche Fahrsicherheit.
Das muhelose, sichere Beherrschen
moderner Automobiltechnik ist eine der
wesentlichen Voraussetzungen fGr
Fahrsicherheit. DafGr hat BMW auf der
Grundlage bio-mechanischer Si mu-

lationsversuche die nach SicherheitsmaBstaben 'gestalteten Bedienungselemente sinnvoll systematisiert.

Dadurch entwickelt sich fur den Fahrer
sehr schnell Bedienungsroutine, die ihn
sein Automobil muhel0s beherrschen
und so seine ungeteilteAufmerksamkeit
auf das Verkehrsgeschehen richten laBt.
Die Funktionalitat und Logik der Anordnung und Gestaltung von lnformationsgebern und Bedienungselementen
schlieBt lrrtGmer bei der lnformationsaufnahme und Fehlhandlungen bei der
lnformationsumsetzung aus.

Anzeigeleiste mil Kontroll-Leuchten fur

Batterieladung, Oldruck, Fernlicht, Blinklicht, Tank auf Reserve, Hq.ndbremse angezogen und gleichzeitig Warnleuchte bei
Bremsflussigkeitsverlust, Anzeige der
Wahlhebelstellung des automatischen
Getriebes (BMW 3.3 Li serienmaBig, sonst
auf Wunsch) .

Kombinations-Schalthebel IUr Richtungsanzeige, Lichthupe, Halogen-Fernlicht

und Parklicht.
Hauptsicherung fur die Servo-Elektrik
(BMW 3.3 Li).
Leuchtdruckschalter fur Nebelscheinwerfer
Ablagefach mil Motorhauben-Verriegelung,
(BMW 3.3 Li serienmaBig,
zentraler Einheit IUr die Sicherungen,
sons! auf Wunsch).
Regulierung des Tageskilometer-Zahlers.
Steckdose IUr aufladbare Handlampe.
Seim BMW3.3 Li serienmaBig mil
Handlampe.
Abschaltbare Varioduse
IUr die Warm- und Frisch1uftste ueru ng .

Vorderer Lautsprecher
des Stereo-Radios
(BMW 3.3 Li serienmaBig,
sonst auf Wunsch).

4-Speichen-Sicherheitslenkrad mil groBflachiger Prallplatte, beim BMW 3.0 S,

BMW 3.0 Si und BMW 3.0 L umschaumt, beim
BMW 3.3 Li mil Lederbezug.

Anzeige fur NebelschluBleuchte.

Kombinations-Schalthebel fur die zweistufigen Scheibenwischer, die ScheibenWisch-Wasch-Automatik und die lntervallschaltung. Die beim BMW 3.3 Li serienmaBige Scheinwerfer-Wisch-Wasch-Anlage
(sons! auf Wunsch) wi rd uber den gleichen
Schalthebel, gekoppelt mit der
Scheiben-Wasch-Automatik und dem Licht,
eingeschaltet.
Zugschalter rnr
heizbare Heckscheibe.

Heizungs- und Beluftungsanlage mil

3-Stufen-Geblase.

Leuchtdruckschalter IUr Warnblinkanlage

Druckschalter IUr NebelschluBleuchte.
Einstellbares Luflaustrittsgitter der
Beluftungsanlage.

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Fahrkomfort ist bei BMW keine Kunst,

sondern eine Wissenschaft.
Der Fahrkomfort und das
Gefuhl kultivierten Fahrens
sind beim groBen BMW das
Ergebnis des sorgfaltig
erforschten und gestalteten
Zusammenspiels aller Faktoren: Ausgehend von dem auf
das hochwertige Fahrwerk abgestimmten Sitz- und
Federungskomfort, der Gestaltung der Sitz- und Sichtposition bis zur Feinabstimmung
von Pedalerie, Lenkrad und
Bedienungselementen.
Durch die exakte, aber
leichtgangige Lenkung ist ein
prazises Lenken auch bei
hohen Geschwindigkeiten und
damit ein ermudungsfreies
und schnelles Fahren mbglich.
Bei den BMW Modellen ab
2.8 L (BMW 2500 auf Wunsch)
sichert die serienmaBige drehzahlabhangige Servolenkung
muhelosen Bedienungskomfort in alien Verkehrssituati onen, besonders auch be im
Rang ieren und Parken. Mit
dieser neuen drehzahlabhangigen Servolenkung wird ein
wesentlich besserer Kontakt
bei hohen Geschwindigkeiten
und eine grbBere Lenkgenauigkeit bei sich plbtzlich
andernden Fahrbahn - oder
Fahr-Zustanden, z. B.
Seitenwind erreicht,
ohne daB die Unterstutzung beispielsweise beim
Rangieren und
Parken geringer
wird.
Ein zusatzlicher Beitrag
zum Fahrkomfort
wie auch zur

Verkehrssicherheit ist die auf

Wunsch lieferbare neue
Getriebe-Automatic (beim
BMW3.3 Li serienmaBig).
Sie ist bei BMW ein perfekt
integri erter Bestandteil des
gesamten Antriebssystems .
Grundlage fu r die optim ale
Anpassung der Automatic ist
der auBerordentlich gunstige
Drehmomentverlauf der BMW
Sechszylinder, der in einem
weiten Drehzahlbereich ein

Wahlhebel der
Getri ebe- Automatic.

hohes Drehmoment sicherstellt. So wirkt die GetriebeAutomatic wie ein technischer

Co-Pilot, der dem Fahrer das
Hantieren abnimmt, ohne seine
Entscheidungsfreiheit zu
beeintrachtigen.
Ein e weitere Sonderausstattung ist die Klimaanlage,
die die Grundlage fur besonders angenehme Temperaturverhaltnisse ist und fur alle
Model le geliefert wird .

Klimaanlage: Reg elknopf fOr Luftumsatz.

Klimaanlag e: Regelknopf fO r Temperatur.
Luflaustritt der Klimaanl ago.

BMW Bavaria-Radio
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Das neue BMW Sitz-, Sicht- ,

Lenk- und Bedienungssystem.
Es gibt keine gleichen
Fahrer. Deshalb lassen sich
beim groBen BMW Lenk- und
Pedalposition an die Arm- und
Beinlange und Sitz- und Sichtposition an die KorpermaBe
anpassen.
Der groBe BMW hat dafur
eine axiale Lenkradverstellung
und einen Fahrersitz mit zwe idimensionaler, individueller
Justierbarkeit: Die Sitzposition
kann leichtgangig und bequem
in Langsrichtung , Neigung und
Hohe verandert werden.
Dieses neue Sitz-, Lenk- und
Bedienungssystem 18.Bt die optimale Anpassung des Automobils an den Menschen zu.

Im groBen BMW hat jeder

Fahrer die fur ihn gunstigste
gestreckte Lenkhaltung der
Arme und die beste Obersicht
durch eine optimale Sitzhbhe.
Im groBen BMW hat jeder die
individuel l gunstigste Beinposition zur Pedalerie als Voraussetzung fur reaktionsschnelles Operieren und
Reagieren. Und jeder hat eine
einwandfreie Auflage der
Oberschenkel durch eine frei
wahlbare Neigung der Sitzflache fur ein ermudungs- und
verkrampfungsfreies Fahren.
Ein BMW macht es seinem
Fahrer leicht, ein sicherer
Fahrer zu sein.

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und materiellem Aufwand
gestalteten Sitze des groBen
BMW gehorchen strengen
anatomischen Anforderungen.
Sie haben eine Sitzpolsterung,
die eine vorbi ld li che Sitzhaltung durch Formgebung und
Polsterharte mit einem ausgezeichneten Seitenhalt des
K6rpers kombiniert.
Sitzfederung, Fahrzeugfederung und -dampfung sind eine
Funktionseinheit und deshalb
bei BMW exakt aufeinander
abgestimmt. Die Kopfstutzen
sind in H6he (durch Knoptdruck an der Lehnenseite) und
Neigung individuell einstellbar.

Die Sitzverankerung und die

gesamte Sitzmechanik sind
von absolut zuverlassiger,
sorgsam getesteter Haltbarkeit - ein wesentlicher Faktor
der inneren Sicherheit bei
Kollisionen.
Der BMW 3.3 Li ist serienmaBig mit einer Lederpolsterung ausgestattet. Die Model le
2.8 L, 3.0 L, 3.0 Sund 3.0 Si
haben eine hochwertige Kombination aus Velours- und
Cord-Polsterstoffen.

Komfort des bei BMW verwirklichten Niveaus

ist mehr als gepflegte Atmosphare.
Der groBe BMW bietet eine
durchdachte Systematik von
Einrichtungen die das Fahren
nicht nur angenehm, sondern
auch sicher gestalten. Das
sorgt fur die Konditionserhaltung des Fahrers, erl aubt ihm,
noch entspannter zu fahren,
noch kontroll ierter zu reagieren
und auch ungewohnliche
Situationen besser zu bewaltigen.
Heizung und Beluftung im
groBen BMW garantieren
korperliches Wohlbefinden auf
ungewohnlich komfortable
Weise. Die Heizung spricht
schn ell an, die Temperatur laBt
sich stufenlos wah len.
Die Warmluft kann wahlweise
in den FuBraum und/ oder zum
Entfrosten an die Front- und
Seitenscheiben gel en kt werden. Die BMW 3.0 Sund 3.0 Si
sowie die Langversionen verfugen serienmaBig Ober eine
Fondraumheizung.
Die Belu ftungsan lage sichert
individuell steuerbare, zug fre"ie Frischluftzufuhr - fur
Fahrer und Beifahrer getrennt
richtbar, Seitendusen getrennt
abschaltbar.
Beide Systeme konnen
durch ein 3-Stufen-Hoch-

leistungsgeblase unterstutzt
werden. In Kombination mit
der heizbaren Heckscheibe
fuhrt das zu schneller Entfrostung und sichert beschlagfreie Scheiben.
Eine elektri sche ScheibenWisch-Wasch-An lage mit
lntervallschaltung garantiert
freie Sicht nach vorn bei alien
Wetterbed ingu ngen.

schluBleuchte. Eine AllfensterWarmeschutzverglasung vermindert bei Sonnenschein die

lnnenraumtemperatur und
schutzt die lnsassen bei
starker Sonneneinstrahlung
vor der direkten Korperaufwarmung und schafft dadurch
die Grundlage fur ein angenehmes lnnenraumklima
(beim BMW 3.3 Li serienmaBig,

Heizungs- und Beluftungsanlage. Ein leistungsstarkes 3-StufenGeblase unterstGtzt die moderne 2-Kreis-Anlage wirkungsvoll.

Aul Wunsch lieferbar: griffiges Sportlenkrad mil 380 mm Durchm esser.

Das BMW Sichtsystem laBt

sich weiter optimieren durch
eine Scheinwerfer-WischWasch-Anlag e und Nebelscheinwerfer (beim BMW 3.3 Li
serienmaBig,sonst auf Wunsch).
Fur einwandfreies Gesehenwerden auch bei Nebel sorgt
die serienmaBige Nebel-

sonst auf Wunsch) .

Jeder groBe BMW laBt sich
auf Wunsch mit einer hervorragend wirksamen Klimaanlage ausstatten, die das
Fahren auch bei extremen
Temperaturverhaltnissen an genehm macht- Hitze und
Staub bleiben drauBen.

Anzeigeleiste der Wahlhebelstellung des automatischen Getriebes

(BMW 3.3 Li serienmaBig, son st auf Wunsch).

Radio-Anlage. Verschiedene Modelle auf Wunsch (beim BMW 3.3 Li

serienmaBig Stereo-Radio-Anlage).

Scheinwerfer-Wisch-Wasch-Anlag e. Beim BMW 3.3 Li seri enmaBig,

sonst auf Wunsch.

NebelschluBleuchte in d ie Heckleuch ten integrier t.

AuBenspiegel. Elektrisch von innen einstellbar, groBflachiger AuBenspiegel.

AuBenspiegeleinstellung. GeschUtzt angebrachter Steuerhebel an der

FahrertGr innen.

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Die groBen BMW

verbinden Freude am
Fahren mit Freude
am Mitfahren.
Ob Sie fahren oder gefahren
werden - die auBergewohnliche Ausstattungskultur der
groBen BMW ist fur jeden
ihrer bequemen Sitzplatze
obligatorisch. lnsbe ndere ~
die Lan
en bieten ..1
e1 en neuen Stand~
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R~u~komto_L.t. Fa~raum_ und
E1nst1eg-smfqyeml1chke1t
gen ugen hochsten Ansp ruchen
- diese BMW sind auch AutoMftfahrer.

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Die vergroBerte
Obereinstimmung.
Der groBe BMW steht in drei
Modellen als Langversion zur
Verfugung. Diese vergroBerten
und mit ,, L" gekennzeichneten
BMW verbinden ihr groBes
Platzangebot und ihre hohe
Ausstattungskultur mit der bei
BMW obligatorischen Dynamik
und Beweglichkeit.
Was diese groBen BMW
au Ben mehr haben, kann man
innen genieBen. Der durch die
Radstand- und Karosserieverlangerung gewonnene Raum
kommt dabei vor allem den
Fondpassagieren zugute. Die
Rucken lehnen der zu Einzelfauteuils ausgearbeiteten Sitzbank sind angenehm schraggestellt.
3-Pu nkt-Automati k-Sicherheitsg u rte hinten sind beim
BMW 3.3 Li serienmaBig,
Fondraumheizung und hintere
Kopfstutzen bei al ien Modellen auBer dem BMW 2500 (dort
als Sonderausstattung).
Der Unterhaltung und der
Information dient im BMW3.3 Li
serienmaBig eine StereoRadio-Anlage (L, M, K, U) mit
voll-elektronischem Sendersuchlauf, 3 Lautsprechern und
Automatik-Antenne. Fur die
anderen Model le steht eine
Auswahl von werksgepruften
Markengeraten in Mono und
Stereo als Sonderausstattung
zur Verfugung.

Einzelsitzausformung hinten (auBer BMW 2500). Besonders hoher

Silzkomforl durch anatomisch richtig gestallele Sitze.

Geschmackvolle Holzverblendung an Turen (auBer BMW 2500 und 2.8 L)

und Armaturenbrett. (L-Version, l Orarmlehnen hinten mil integrierlen
Haltegriffen.)

Elektrisch betatigtes Stahlkurbeldach. Seim BMW 3.3 Li serienmaBig,

sonst aul Wun sch auch mechanisch.
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Lehnenlaschen.

Leselampe hinten. Der BMW 3.3 Li verfiigt serienmaBig iiber 2 Leselampen im Fond (sonsl auf Wunsch).

Elektrisch betatigte Fensterheber. Zentrale Betatigungstastatur fiir alle

4 Toren an der Fahrertiir (BMW 3.3 Li serienmaBig, sonst auf Wunsch).

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Automalik-Sicherheitsgurte. Versenkle Aufrollautomatik der 3-PunktSicherheilsgurte fiir die Vordersilze.

3-Punkt-Aulomatik-Sicherheitsgurte hinten und Mittelarmlehnevorn. BMW

3.3 Li serienmaBig, bei den anderen Modellen Automatikgurte auf Wunsch.

Heizbare Heckscheibe serienmaBig. Allfensler-Wameschutzverglasung

auf Wunsch (BMW 3.3 Li serienmaBig).

Leichtmetallfelgen verringern die ungefederten Massen und erhohen

die aktive Fahrsicherheit (BMW 3.3 Li serienmaBig, sonst auf Wunsch).

Kofferraum. Voll ausgekleidet und mil einer Teppichbodenmatte.

Werkzeugbox. GroBe Werkzeugbox mit Kleinersatzteilen (BMW 2500

und 2.8 L auf Wunsch).

Das Ganze ist

mehr als die Summe derTeile.
Es ist nicht nur die Vielzahl
techn isch brillanter Einzellosungen, die einen BMW von
allen anderen Automobilen
unterscheidet. Die unnachahmliche Eigenstandigkeit
eines BMW beruht vie lmehr auf
seiner einzigartigen Grund konzeption: der harmonischen
Vereinigung und feinen Abstimmung einer groBen Summe
fortschrittlicher Details zu
einem uberlegenen Ganzen.
Mit ein em vital ausgewogenen
Verhaltnis von Leistung,
Gr6Be, Kemfort und Fahrsicherheit.
Die kurzen und prazisen
Schaltwege des gut abgestuften , voll synchronisierten Vierganggetriebes erlauben einen
schnellen und leichten Gangwechsel.
Die Karosseriegestaltung
der groBen BMW erfullt
konstruktive Maximalforderungen. Der Wagenkorper ist
allseits formsteif. Die Fahrgastkabine ist mit derBodengruppe
zu einer verwindungssteifen
Einheit verschweiBt. Es gibt
keine Karosserie-Eigenbewegungen, d ie die prazise
Mechanik des Fahrwerks und
seine Geometrie beeinflussen.
BMW Triebwerke - die perfekte Kombination aus Hochleistung und Elastizitat, Laufkultur und Wirtschaftl ichkeit.
Die faszin ierende Leistungsentwicklung jedes BMW
Triebwerks ist das Ergebnis
einer langjahrigen technischphysikal ischen Grundlagenarbeit, aber auch der ungewohnlich groBen Summe sportlicher Erfahrung aus dem

Einsatz von Rennmotoren.

Denn auBer derfur Rennmotoren absolut notwendigen

Ebenfalls das Ergebnis langjahriger und aufwendiger

automobiltechnischer For-

hochwertigen Grundkonstruktion ist eine Fu lie konstruktiver

Feinheiten notwend ig, um
Rennmotoren mit we it mehr als
doppelter Serienleistung fur
harteste Belastungen standfest zu machen .
Diese triebwerkstechnischen
Detai lerkenntnisse sind nicht
nur der Schlussel zu der kultivierten Leistungsentwicklung
von BMW Motoren, sondern
auch die Basis fur die nicht
nur in der Hubraum- und
Leistungsklasse unvergleichliche Wirtschaftlichkeit.
Die BMW Fahrwerkskombination zah lt zu den leistungsfahigsten Konstruktionen der
Welt. lhre Oberlegenheit
beruht auf der Koord ination
von konstruktivem Aufwand
und sorgfalt igster Abstimmung. Dadurch verbindet ein
BMW prazise Schnellaufeigenschaften und uberragendes
Fahrverhalten perfekt mit
Fahrkomfort und Fahrkultur.

schung sowie der ungewohnlichen Vielfalt sportlicher

Erfahrung.
BMW

DIN
kw

BMW 2500
110,3
BMW 3.0 S
132,4
143
BMW 3.0 Si
BMW 2.8 L
125
132,4
BMW 3.0L
BMW 3.3 Li
Automatic
147
Schaltgetriebe 147

(DIN km/h 0- 100 Verbrauch

PS) max. km/h nach
s
DIN 70 030
(150)
(180)
(195)
(170)
(180)

190 10,4
205 8.4
208 8,0
195 9,7
200 9,1
uber
(200) 200 10,3
(200) 208 8,5

10,9 1/100 km
11,4 1/ 100 km
10,5 1/ 100 km
10,9 1/100 km
11,4 1/100 km
12, 1 1/100 km
11,5 11100 km

BMW3.3 Li.

Das Fahrwerk der groBen BMW:

Die vollkommene Synthese aus Hochleistung
und Komfort.
Das Fahrwerk der groBen
BMW ist ein Beispiel dafur, daB
auBerordentliche Fahreigenschaften nicht mit Abstrichen
am Komfort bezahlt we rd en
mussen.
Das Fahrwerk der groBen
BMW ist eine feinabgestimmte
Einheit aus einer Federbeinachse vorn und Schrag lenkern
hinten - eine der leistungsfahigsten und das heiBt fahrsichersten Konstruktionen der
Welt. Durch die Feinabstimmung an Federung und Dampfung verbinden die groBen
BMW prazise Laufeigenschaften.mit einem neuen MaB
ari Fahrkomfort und Fahrkultur.
Lage und Position jedes
einzelnen Rades dieser Fahrwerkskomb ination stellen sich
unabhangig voneinander nach
einem vorkonstruierten
Abstutzprogramm auf jede
Fahr- und StraBensituation ein.
Beim Einlenken in Kurvenfahrten und Spurwechsel bei
schneller Fahrt auf gerader

Die groBen BMW haben ein ihrer auBerordentlichen Leistungsfahigkei t angepaBtes

Doppel-Zweikreis-Bremssystem, das in jeder
Situation die hervorragende Bodenhaftung
des Fahrwerks voll ausnulzt. Sie haben
innenbeluflele Scheibenbremsen an alien
4 Radern (auBer BMW 2500), einen Bremskraftverslarker und eine Leilungsdruckregelung. die die Bremskraft an den Hinlerradern dosiert. Eine Oberbremsung wird
vermieden. Die Handbremse wirkt au! zusalzliche, mit den Scheibenbremsen der
Hinlerrader kombinierte Trommelbremsen.

StraBe erhalt das kurvenauBere

Rad einen der Kurvengeschwindigkeit angepaBten
Sturz. Das Fahrwerk ubertragt
dadurch groBe Seitenfuhrungskrafte , stutzt sich besser
gegen die Kurve ab und laBt
eine hohe Querbeschleuni gung zu. Das Resultat: optimale Bodenhaftung bei jeder
Form von Richtungswechsel.
Fahrsicherheit ist bei einem
groBen BMW keine Frage der
StraBenqualitat. Die einzelnen
Rader stellen sich unabhangig
voneinander auf die Fahrbahndecke ein und absorbieren
Schlaglocher, Bodenwellen
und Langsrillen unnachahmlich weich. Dabei ist es unerheblich , ob ein groBer BMW
Ober kleine oder gr6Bere
Bodenunebenheiten rollt, ob er
nur mit dem Fahrer oder voll
besetzt ist, ob er schnel l oder
langsam fahrt.

Bei der aufwend igen Doppel-ZweikreisBremsanlage isl sichergestellt, daB auch

beim Ausfall eines Bremskreises au! jeden
Fall dorl die voile Bremswirkung erhalten
bleibl, wo sie am wichtigslen isl: an den
Vorderradern.

Das Triebwerk der groBen BMW:

Temperament ist Sicherheit.
Die Sicherheit und der Komfort der groBen BMW haben ihr
Gewicht. Hohe Leistungsfahigkeit ist notwendig, um dieses
Gewicht wendig und handlich
zu machen.
Wenn z. B. ein BMW 3.0 S in
8,4 s von 0 auf 100 beschleunigt, schafft er diese Distanz
mit Fami lie, komplettem
Gepack und vollem Tank no'ch
in beruhigenden 10,1 s. Er entscharft also fur sich und andere
Verkehrsteilnehmer StreBSituationen, beim Oberholen,
am Berg, beim Einfadeln und
beim Anpassen.
BMW Leistungsfahigkeit ist
deshalb kein Selbstzweck,
sondern die Voraussetzung
fur Beweglichkeit und das
heiBt Sicherheit.
Die Sechszyl inder-Triebwerke der groBen BMW
gehoren zu den ausgereiftesten Hochleistungs-Triebwerken der Welt. Sie sind gekennzeichnet durch die kultivierte Leistungsabgabe, das

muhelose Drehvermogen und

die beeindruckende Elastizitat
- konstruktive Vorleistungen,
die es dem Fahrer der.groBen
BMW leicht machen, sich anzupassen, schneller und
besser zu reag ieren und sich
so verkehrsgerecht, fair und
kooperativ zu verhalten.
Diese fur BMW obligatorische Harmonie von Lei stung
und Laufruhe wird entsprechend individuellen Anforderungen und Neigungen in verschiedenen Varianten angeboten: vom 2,51 Triebwerk des
BMW 2500 bis hin zum 3,31
Triebwerk des BMW 3.3 Li.

Der 3-Kugelwirbelwannen-Brennraum
isl ein Beispiel fGr die Gberlegene BMW
Triebwerkstechnik. Durch eine optimale
StromungsfGhrung und Verwirbelung des
Kraftstolf-Luftgemisches wird eine intensive
und gleichmaf3ige, seidenweiche Verbrennung erreicht. Das Ergebnis: ausgezeichneter Gaswechsel, schnelle Durchzundung,
Gberlegene Durchzugskcaft bei niedrigen
wie bei hohen Drehzahlen, geringer Kraftstolfverbrauch und geringe Schadstolfanteile im Abgas.

Durch die Bosch-L-Jetronic-Einspritzanlage mit elektronischem Steuergerat, wird

abhangig von der angesaugten Luftmenge,
die fGr die jeweiligen Bedingungen richtige
Kraftstoffmenge bestimmt, werden bei
gunstigem Kraftstoffverbrauch die
Reaktionstahigkeit und das Temperament
der 3.0 I Triebwerke noch vergrof3ert.
Durch einen aufwendigen Massenausgleich und eine sorgfaltige Schwingungsdampfung am Kurbeltrieb und an der
siebenfach gelagerten und mil 12 Gegengewichten ausgewuchteten Kurbelwelle
wird ein extrem ruhiger, turbinenartiger Laut
erzielt.

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Reaktion statt Resignation:

Im Ernstfall gibt ein BMW nicht auf, sondern nach.
Und zwar mit System.
Die Karosserie eines Automobils ist Fahrgastraum und
Sicherheitszelle. Sie muB so
konstruiert sein, daB die StoBenergie bei moglichen Unfallen
in den Knautschzonen der
Front- und Heckpartie aufgefangen wird und die Sicherheitszelle der Kab ine unangetastet bleibt.
Dazu werden im BMW
Karosserie-Versuch durch
ungewohnl ich systematische
Koll isionsforschungen die
exakten zeitlichen Zusam menhange zwischen al ien
moglichen Fahrzeugdeformationen und dem Wirksamwerden von SicherheitsmaBnahmen erforscht, getestet
und bis zur Perfektion verbessert. Das Ziel sind nicht allein
hochwertige und leistungsfahige Sicherhei ts- Detailkonstruktionen , sondern eine
Systemkombination mit einer
Fu lie aufeinander prazise abgestimmter Einzeleinrichtungen, die sich in derWirkung
stufenweise erganzen.
Das Ergebnis dieser aufwendigen Arbeit ist eine auf
alle Unfalltypen bezogene
Sicherheitskombination fur
Automobile: das BMW
Lebenserhaltungssystem.
Bei BMW hatSicherheit
System.
Die groBen BMW haben
gesteuert deformierbare, energieverzehrende Front- und
Heckpartien. Der Passagierraum ist Oberschlagfest durch
integrierte Oberrollbugel und
besonders konstruierte Frontund Heckbereiche.

Die Motorhaube ist so

konstruiert, daB sie gezielt ausknickt, StoBenergie vernichtet
und nicht die Frontscheibe
zerstort. Ein besonders kontru ierter Kardantunnel und ein
steifer Stirnwandbereich sorgen dafur, daB Motor und
Getriebe bei einem Frontalaufprall nicht in den Fahrgastraum
dringen. Die Turen b leiben
durch Sicherheitsverschlusse
auch bei einem Frontalaufpral l
geschlossen und !assen sich
Wieder Offnen.
Die geknickte, zusammensch iebbare Sicherheitslenksau le und das Lenkgetriebe
liegen hinter der Vorderachse,
also auBerhalb der Knautsch zone. Oas Lenkrad mit groBflachiger Prallplatte vernichtet
ebenso wie d ie stufenweise
aufgebaute Verformungssystematik der kantenlosen
Armaturenan lage Aufprallenergie. Der gesamte lnnenraum ist energieaufnehmend
gestaltet. Armatu rendetai Is
sowie Griffe und Spiegel sind
elastisch und deformierbar.
Der Tank befindet sich in einer
Schutzzone. Die Frontscheibe
ist aus Verbundglas.
Sehen und gesehen werden.
Hervorragende Rundumsicht durch groBe Fensterflachen mit sehr kleinen toten
Sichtfeldern, durch geschickt
schmal und sicher gestaltete
Dachtrager vorn und hinten.
Als Erganzung dazu ist der
AuBenspiegel von innen
elektrisch einstellbar und die
Heckscheibe behe izbar.
Fur gute Sicht be i Nacht sorgen

leuchtstarke Halogen-Doppelscheinwerfer. Eine Scheinwerfer-Wisch -Wasch-Anlage

ist beim BMW 3.3 Li serienmaBig (bei den anderen Modellen auf Wunsch lieferbar).
Das Sehen und Gesehenwerden auch bei Nebel sichern
die Halogen -Nebelscheinwerfer (beim 3.3 BMW Li serienmaBig , sonst auf Wunsch) und
d ie NebelschluBleuchte.

Der BMW Karosseriesicherheits-Versuch hat eine der modernsten

Anlagen in Europa.

Leistungsfahige Computer errassen und strukturieren d ie umfangreichen MeBda ten.

Ei Simulation von Kollisionen bei langsamen Geschwindigkeiten am

le Pendel.
ni

c Prufung der Seiten!Urlestigkeit.

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Die BMW Karosserie-Sicherheitsforschung besitzt eine der modernsten europaischen Testanlagen zum Erforschen und
Testen von Sicherheitseinrichtungen im
Automobi l. In hochspezialisierten Teststati onen mil perfekter technischer Ausrustung und im fortschrittlichen Versuchsgelande, mil Hille von konsequen ten Simulationsseri en und in aurwendigen RealVersuchsreihen werden hier die Gesamtund Detailkonstruktionen bei Oberschlagen.
Front/Heck-, Fron tjSeite- und Front/FrontZusammenstoBen aur ihre Belastbarkeit und
Reaktion uberpruft. Die gewonnenen
Erkenntnisse werden direkt in g reifbaren
Fortschritt umgesetzt. den man mil jedem
BMW kauren kann.

Festigkeitskontrol le im Stirnwandbereich und bei den Sitz- bzw.

Gurtverankerungen.

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Optimierung der Sicherheitseinrichtungen im Cockpit durch

Aufprallsimulation mit Testschlitten.

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Eine BMW Karosserie ist Fahrgastraum und Sicherheitszelle. 1 Gesteuert deformierbare, energieverzehrende Fron t- und Heckpartien. 2/3 Oberschlagfe ster Passagierraum durch integrierte Oberrollbugel und besonders kons truierte Dachholme und Saulen. 4 Die Motorhaube knickt gezielt aus, vernichtet Stol3energie und kann durch eine spezielle Verankerung nich t die Frontscheibe zerstoren. 5 Kardantunnel und steifer Stirnwandbereich ver-

hindern bei einem Frontalaufprall das Eindringen von Motor und Getriebe in den Fahrgastraum. 6 Sicherheitsverschlusse an den Turen, hinten mit
Kindersicherung. 7 Au fpraMenergie wird durch stufenweise aufgebauteVerlormungssystematik im Bereich der Armaturenanlage vernichtet 8 Geschutzt
angebrachter Tank. 9 Sicherheit gegen Steinschlag und Schnittverletzungen durch eine Verbundglas-Frontscheibe.

I
Crash-Versuche zur Optimierung des Deformationsverhaltens von
Front- und Heckpartie.

Motor und Getriebe werden systematisch abgefangen und dringen

nicht in den Fahrgastraum.

Sicherheilslenksaule und Lenkgelriebe liegen geschutzt aul3erhalb

der Knaulsch zone.

Sicherheit bei Oberschlagen durch integrierten Oberrollbugel.

Der gesamte lnnenraum ist energieaulnehmend gepolstert,

die Armaturendetails sind elastisch und delormierbar.

4-Speichen -Sicherheitslenkrad rrrit grol3flachiger Pral lplatte. (Schaumstolfummanteltes Lenkrad beim BMW 2500 und 2.8 L als Sonderausstattung.)

Systematische Sicherheit durch serienmal3ige Kombination von

KopfstU tzen (Neigungsverslellung) und Automatikgurten.

BMW TQrschloB mit Kugelzuhaltung und Sicherheits -Schliel3keilen kein selbsttatiges Ollnen bei Kollisionen.

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BMW3.0 S

BMW2500
Karosser ie
M aBe
Gewichte

Motor

Kraftubertragung

Fa hrleistungen

Fahrwerk
und
Bremsen

BMW 3.0 Si

BMW2.8 L

BMW3.0 L

BMW 3.3 Li

Limousmenaufbau 4tUng, allseits formsteife Sicherheitskab1ne. geplante Knautschzoncn vom uncl 11111ll'n, 1nton11Prte Uberrollversteifungen
Lange 4 700 mm, Radstand 2692 mm, Wendekreis 10,5 m. Turbre1te vorn 835 mm, h1n1cn 8?0 mm
Lange 4800 mm, Radstand 2792 mm. Wendekreis 10.7 m, Turbreite vorn 835 mm. h1n1en 920 mm
Bre1te 1750 mm, Hi:ihe (leer) 1450 mm, Spurweite vorn 1480 mm
Spurwe1le hinten 1464 mm
Spurwe1te h1nten 1486 mm
Schulterraumbre1te vorn 1425 mm, hinlen 1410 mm. Sitzbre1le vorn 585 mm. hmten 1390 mrn, S11111f'tP vorn 480 mm. hmten 465 mm. Sitzlangsverstellung 210 mm. S1tzhohenverstellung 40 mm, Kopffreihe1t unemgesessen vorn 900 mm, hmten 870 mm
Kofferrauminhalt absolut ca 650 I nach VOA ca 4 73 I Kraftstolftank 78 I davon 8 I Rcservll
Leergewicht 1515 kg
Leergew1cht 1360 kg
Leergewicht 1420 kg
t t'l'rlJCWIChl 1440 kg
(Au1omatic 1380 kg)
(Automatic 1440 kg)
(Automatic 1460 kg)
Zul. Ges.-Gew1cht 1980 kg
Zut Ges.Gew1cht 1830 kg
Zul. Ges.-Gew1chl 1900 kg
Zul Gus Gewichl 1900 kg
Zuladung 465 kg
/ul.ldur10 460 kg (Automatic 440 ka)
Zuladung 480 kg (Automatic 460 knl
Zuladuno 4 70 ka (Automatic 450 kg)
I Anhangelast gebremst 1300 kg bet Schaltgetriebe. 1000 kg bet Automatic. ungebremst 650 kg, Dachlast 75 kg
Anhangelast gebremst 1300 kg, ungebremsl 650 kg, Dachlast 75 kg
Wassergekuhlter 6-Zyhnder. 4-Takt-Reihenmotor. vorn tangs angeordnet, Letchtmetall lyhndl'rkopl, Oul'rstromp11nz1p. obenhegende Nockenwelle. 3-Kugel-W11betwannenBrennraum m1t Votumenkonzentrahon um die Zundkerze. ot>enhegende 4fach gelagerte Nockenwelle. parallel versetzte. 1n VForm
hanaende Venhle. Doppelrotlenkettenantrieb. schwmgungsgedampft. 7-fach aelaacrl!l Kurt>dwl'lll' r11111? Geiwngewichten. drehschw1ngungsgedampft, Druckumlauf schm1erung mil EatonPumpe und Hauptstromotf liter
Elektronische Einspritzanlage Bosch LJetronic.
I ll:ktron1sche E1nspritzanlage Bosch LJetronic. 2 Reg1stervergaser. Startautomatik m1t konhnuierlicher Kalt1aufanre1cherung.
2 Reg1stervergaser. Startautomatik mit kontmuierlicher Kaltlaufanreicherung,
Steuerung uber Luftmengenmessung
Beschleunigungspumpe
Beschleunigungspumpe
Steucruna uber Luftmengenmessung
Startaulomahk
Zenith 32/40 INAT
Zenith 35/40 INAT
SlartJulomahk
Zenith 35/40 INAT
Hubraum 3210 cm', Hub 86 mm
Hubraum 2494 cm. Hub 71.6 mm
Hubraum 2985 cm. Hub 80 mm
I luhraum 2985 cm, Hub 80 mm
Hubraum 2788 cm. Hub 80 mm
Hubraum 2985 cm. Hub 80 mm
Bohrung 89 mm
Bohrung 86 mm
Bohrung 89 mm
Bohrung 86 mm
Bohrung 89 mm
Bohrung 89 mm
Leistung 110.3 DIN kW (150 PS) bei 6000 1/min Leistung 132,4 DIN kW (180 PS) IX~I 6000 l/111111 I t%tung 143 DIN kW (195 PS) be1 5500 1/mm Le1stung 125 DIN kW (170 PS) be1 6000 1/min Leistung 132,4 DIN kW(180 PS) be1 6000 l /m1n Le1stung 14 7 DIN kW (200 PS) be1 5500 1/min
Drehmoment 290 Nm (29,0 kpm)
Drehmoment 215 Nm (21,5 kpm)
Drehmoment 260 Nm (26.0 kpm)
()rchmoment 272 Nm (27,2 kpm)
Drehmoment 240 Nm (24.0 kpm)
Drehmoment 260 Nm (26.0 kpm)
bei 4250 1/min
llc1 4300 1/m1n
be1 3700 1/min
be137001/mm
be137001/min
bei 3700 l/m1n
Vc1d1chtung 9,0:1
Verdichtung 9.0:1
Verdichtung 9.0:1
Verd1chtung 9,0:1
Verd1chtung 9.0:1
Verdichtung 9.0:1
Drehstroml1chtmasch1ne 12 Volt, 770 Watt
konlaktlose Transistorzlindung
Batterie 12 Voll. 55 Ah: Zlindverteiler mit Drehzahlbegrenzer und Fhehkraftregle1
Automatic mil 3 Wiihlbereichen
Hydrauhsch betiitigle Einscheiben-Trocken-Tellerfederkupplung mil Drehschw1ngungsdr1mplc1 11ncl automahscher Nachstellung; bei Sonderausstattung Automatic: Fllissigkeitskupplung mil Drehmomentwandler
S errs nchronisiertes 4-GangGetriebe. I 3.855: II 2.203: 1111.402: IV 1.0: R 4.3;
Hinlerachsubersetzung 3.64 :1
Hinterachsubersetzung 3.~ 5: 1
Hinterachslibersetzung 3,64 :1
Hinterachsubersetzung 3.4 5:1
Gete11te Kardanwelle mil elaslisch aufgehiingtem Mittellager und 2 Kreuzgelenkcn I hnl<>r1<1clf111t11l'b 1Jl>c1 Doppelgelenkwellen mil wartungsfreien homokinetischen Gelenken
Hochstgeschwindigkeil uber 200 km/h
Hbchstgeschwindigkeil 195 km/h
Hi:ichstgeschwind1gke1t 200 km/h
H6chstgeschwindigkeit 190 km/h
Hi:ichstgeschwindigke1t 205 km/h
I lochstgeschwindigkeit 208 km/h
(Automatic
193
km/h)
{Aulomalic
198
km/h)
(Automatic
201
km/h)
(Automatic
188
km/h)
(Automa11c 184 km/h)
Beschleunigung von O auf 100 km/h 10.3 s
Beschleurngung von 0 auf 100 km/h 9.7 s
Beschleurngung von 0 a11I 100 km/h 9.1 s
Beschleurngung von 0 aul I 00 km/h 8.4 s
Oeschleunigung von 0 auf 100 km/h 8,0 s
Beschleurngung von 0 auf 100 km/h 10.4 s
(fur SA Schaltgetriebe 208 km/h und 8.5 s)
Kraftstoffnormverbrauch nach DIN 70030:
Kraftstoffnormverbrauch nach DIN 70030.
Kraftstoffnormverbrauch nach DIN 70030:
Kraftstoffnormverbrauch nach DIN 70030:
Kraftstoffnormverbrauch nach DIN 70030
Kraftstoffnormverbrauch nach DIN 70030:
12.1 1/100 km . Superbenzin 98 ROZ
11.4 1/100 km Superbenz1n 98 ROI
10.5 1/100 km . Superbenzin 98 ROZ
10.91/100 km , Superbenz1n 98 ROZ
11.4 1/100 km, Superbenz1n 98 ROZ
10.9 1/100 km. Superbenz1n 98 ROZ
(fur SA Schaltgetriebe 11.5 11100 km)
Kraftstoffverbrauch be1 konstant 100 km/h:
Kraftstoffverbrauch be1 konstant 100 km/h:
Kraftstoffverbrauch be1 konstant 100 km/h:
Kraftstoffverbrauch bei konstant 100 km/h:
Kraftstolfverbrauch bei konstant 100 km/h:
Kraftsloffverbrauch be1 konstant 166 krn/h
9.6 1/100 km . Superbenz1n 98 RO/
8,8 11100 km , Superbenzin 98 ROZ
9,5 1/100 km . Superbenzm 98 ROZ
10.0 1/100 km. Superbenzin 98 ROZ
10,8 II 100 km. Superbenzin 98 ROZ
9.6 1/100 km. Superbenzin 98 ROZ
Radaufhangung vorn: E1nzelradaufhangung an versetzt angeOfdneten (Nachlaulvcrsat1) I t~lcrhc1nen m1t Schraubenfedern und Gumm1zusatztedern. Drehstabstab1hsator
Radaufhangung h1nten: E1nzelradaufhiingung mit gummigelagerten Schraglcnkern. r crlrrtX'1nc mil Schraubenfedern und Gummizusatzfedern
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Zusammensch1ebbare Sicherhe1tslenksaule: dreiteihge Spurstange
Lenkungssvstem ZF-Gemmer mit Schnecke und Servotenkung. Gesamtubersct/ungsv1rhaltn1s 1 .37:1
Rolle. Gesamtubersetzungsverhaltrns 22.4:1
Letehlmetall-Sportfelgen 6 Jx14 H2
Stahtfel en mil Radkappen und Radzierringen 6 Jxl 4 H2
Stahlgurtelreifen 195170 VR 14 mit Schlauch
Bere1fu . Stahlgurtelreifen 175 HR 14
Stahlgurtelreifen 195/70 HR 14
Stahlgurtelreifen 195/70 VR 14 m1t Schlauch
tahlgurtelrellen 195170 HR 14
Doppelzwe1kre1sbremsanlage m1t Bremskraftverstarker und Bremsdruckm1nctc1c1 fu1 c111 H1nterachse. vorn: 4-Kotben-Festsanel-Scheibenbremse m1t automatischer Nachstellung. che1bendu1chmesser 272 mm: hmten
che1benbremse m1t automahscher Nachstellung. Scheibendurchmesse1
272 mm. Handb1emse mechan1sch auf zusatzliche DuoServoTrommelbremsc h1nten w11kcnct m11 160 mm Durchmesser
beluftete Schetbenbrernscn vom uncJ h1nten
Se1thch he1umgezogene Sto13stangen m1t Gummiauflagen. Stoflstangenhomc1 vorn. Gu1tt'lhn1cn11e11e1sten m1t Gumm1stoflkanten. Motorhaube m1t Federent1as1ung und S1cherhe1tsvemegelung, verchromte Schwellerle1ste unter den Turen. Halogen-Doppelsche1nwerfer (automat1sche Abschaltung milder
Zundung), 2 Ruckfahrleuchten. mteg11erte Nebelschluflleuchte. he1zba1e Heckschc1l:>e. clckt11sch von 1nnen einstellbarer AuBenspiegel. Verbundglas-Frontsche1be
vorn und h1nten volt versenkbare Kurbelfenster
elektrisch betat1gte Fensterheber vorn u. hrnten
elektr1sch betiit1gtes Stahlkurbeldach. Warmeschutzgtas rundum. Halogen-Nebelsche1nwerfer.
Sche1nwerfer-W1schWaschAnlage. Tankschlofl

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Hohlraumkonserv1erung, Unterbodenschutz
Gut tesbare. ubers1chthch angeordnete lnstrumente m1t Drehzahlmcsser. Oua111c1tut1r, Krallstofl und KuhlwassertemperaturAnze19e. Tagesk1lometerzahler: 2 W1schergeschw1nd19ke11en tntervallschaltung und Sche1ben-Wisch-WaschAutomal1k m1t Betat19ung am Lenkrad; stufenlos regelbare
Arma1u1enbeleuchtun. zusatzhche Kontrolleuchten fur Tank. angeLogene I tanclbrcmse und Bremsfllissigkeitsstand, Nebelschlul31euchte. Wahlbere1chsanze19e fu1 Sonderausstaltung Aulomahc-Getnebe 1m lnstrumentene1nsatz. 4-Spe1chen1enkrad m1t Ax1atverstellun9. grofler Polsterplatte und 4 Huplasten
schaumstottummantelter Lcnkradkranz. abschhellbarer Handschuhkasten
schaumstottummantelter Lenkradkranz.
lederummantelter Lenkradkranz. abschliellbarer
abschhellbarer Handschuhkasten
Handschuhkasten
Heizung und Beluftung: Luftseitig geregelte Frischlufthe1zung mil emstellbare1 I lc1zlc1stung, leises dreistufiges Gebliise. Defrosterdlisen flir Front und vordere Seitenscheiben, Fnschluft und Warmluflzufuhr liber verstell und abschaltbare seilhche Dusen, Fnschluftgrill 1n Schalttafelm1tte
mit verstellbaren Richtungslamellen. Heizungsschemabeleuchtun . Zwan scntluftun
Turarmlehnen hinten m1t mtegrierten Haltegriffen
L1eges1tze vorn m11 stufenlos verslellbaren Ruckenlehnen. Fahrers1tz 1n Hohe und Ne19ung md1v1duell e1nstellbar, le1chtgangige Sitzlangsverstellung durch Rollenlagerung. Koplstutzen vorn m1t Ne19ungsverstellung, uber Druckknopl 1n der Hohe verstellbar und abnehmbar. 3.Punkt-Automatik
S1chcrhe1t urte vorn m1t verdecktem Aufroller: Armlehnen an den Turen. vorn m1t 1nteg11erten Haltegnffen, Hotzleisten an den TlirverKleidungen.KauBer BMW 2500 und 2.8L).,Dachhaltegriff auf Beifahrerseite und hinten mrt Kleiderhaken. M1ttelarmstutze h1nten. Hotzschalthebelknopf
Fondraumhc1zun . E1nzelSllzausformung und Koplstutzen hmten m1t Netgungsverstellung, luxunose Stoffbezu e. Ascherkuhsse und Holzboden m der Mittelkonsole
lnnenraumboclen vollstand19 m1t Teppich ausgelegt. Tepprch aul der Hutablagc. bequem erre1chbare Abtagen: 1m beleuchteten Handschuhfach. auf dem lnstrumententrager und 1n der M1ttelkonsote Zusatzklapplach links neben der Lenksaule mil Trager fur elektnsche S1cherungen und m1t Steckdosen fur
aufladbare Handlampe. Ktapptaschen in den vorderen Turen. Taschen 1n den Lehnen der Vorders1tze. Turschlosser mil Kugelzuhaltung und Sicherhe1tsschheflke1len. abblendbarer Sicherheitsinnenspiegel. Kindersicherungen an den Fondturen
Sicherhe1tsascher 1m Armaturenbrett. 2 Ascher im Fond
Teppichboden und Abtagefacher 1m Kolferraum. ParkllChtschaltung, lnnenraumleuchte mil 4 Turkontakten. Motorraum und Kofferraumleuchte
WerkzeuQbOx an der Kofferraumklappe
I grofle WerkzeugbOx an der Kolferraumklappe
I WerkzeugbOx an der Kotferraumklappe
I grot3e Werkzeugbox an der Kofferraumklappe
StereoRadlO mil Automatik-Antenne.
versch1ebbare M1llelarmlehne vorn. aufladbare
Handlampe. 3-PunklAutomalikgurte h1nten.
Zigarrenanzunder h1nten,
2 Leseleuchten 1m Fond. Lederpotsterung
\4-Gang-Schallgetnebe
LerchtmetallSportfelgen. Sperrdifferent1al, Automatic-Getr1ebe m1t Wahlbere1chsanze1Qe 1m lnstrumentene1nsatz. Servolenkuna (nur 2500). breite Reiten 195170 HR 14 (nur 2500) .Stahlgurtelre1fen 195/70 VR 14
Kunsllederpolsterung (ohne Aufpreis). Lederpolsterung, 3-Punkt-AutomahkSicherheitsgurte h1nten. Sportlenkrad 380 mm<b, schaumstoffummanteltes Lenkrad (nur 2500. 2.8L). niedrrge Vorders1tze. Kopfstutzen h1nten und Fondraumherzung {nur 2500).
hochwert19e Stoffs1tzbezlige
abschhel3barer Handschuhkasten mil Gle1chschlieBung (nur 2500. 2.8 L). moBe Werkzeugbox (nu1 2500, 2.8 L) . versch1ebbare Mittelarmlehne vorn (nur 2.8L und 3.0L)
Warmeschutzgtas rundum. Stahlkurbeldach mit mechanischer oder elektrischer Betat19ung, abschhellbarer Tankdeckel mil uleichschlieflung, Hartglas-1-rontscne1ue waniwe1se
Hatoaen-Nebelschemwerfer. Scheinwerfer-Wisch-WaschAnlage. elektnsche Scheibenheber vorn und h1nten. Radios versch1edener Fabrikate (Mono und Stereo). 2 Leseleuchten 1m Fond
Kllmaanlage m1t Warmeschutzglas rundum. MetallicLack1erun9. Velou1s-Fullmatten. elektrisch von mnen e1nstellbarer AuBenspiegel auf der Bedahrerse1te.1Mittelarmlehne vorn IOr Autotelefone1nbau vorbereitet

Die abgebildeten Modollo zeigen d1eAusstat1un9 fOr die Bundesrepublik Deutschtand.

In vorschiodonon anctoren Landern sind
aufgrund gesetzlicher Bestimmungen
Abweichungen von den hier beschriebe-

nen Modellvarianten und Ausstattungen

m6glich. Bille informieren Sie sich Ober
den genauen Auss1a11ungsumfang bei
lhrem BMW lmporteur oder Handler.
Anderung von Konstruktion und Ausstat
tung vorbehallen.

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BMW - Freude am Fahren

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Printed in West Germany

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Sovereignty.
A 'perfect' car must possess
that finely-balanced combination of driving characteristics
and driving comfort which
transmits to the driver something of its vitality, its ease of
handling and its reliability.
This leads to that relaxed
'sovereign' feeling of being

able to master all driving and

traffic situations and to use the
intrinsically superior qualities
of one's own car intel ligently
and responsib ly.
The most advanced form of
this 'sovereignty' is expressed
by the BMW six cylinder range
of saloons, cars in that small

group of the top international

class - but cars with those
specific BMW features.
A BMW six cylinder saloon is
thus always the logica l cho ice
for any driver wanting a car
with characteristics that reflect
his own personal qualities of
power, dynamism and vitality .

Obligation and Preference.

There are only a few cars
which, because of their superiority and uniqueness, can be
regarded as possessions worth
striving for by those who are
unusually successfu l. A c lass ic
example of th is is the large BMW
model. It is available in six alternative versions: as the BMW
2500, BMW 3.0 S, BMW 3.0 Si
and in the long wheelbase versions as the BMW 2.8 L, BMW
3.0 Land BMW 3.3 Li. Different
in performance and fittings, yet
unified in the singular nature of
their basic design.
These cars do not only offer
qualities that are synonymous
with top quality cars of international class, such as advanced technology, safety, comfort
and equipment, they offer an
additional advantage: a finely
balanced sum of qualities that
are suitable for everyday use,
togethe r w ith a special vital ity;
in effect, a harmonious combination of high performance,
style and economy.

These cars are the result of

BMW's view that an obligation
to providing relevant qualities
fo r everyday driving requirements should not exc lude a
preference for cars offering
stimulating driving characterist ics. The BMW 6-cylinder
range does comb in e unusual
comfort and distinctive appearance with remarkab le driving
characteristics, and that unmistakable BMW driving 'feel'.
In this way , the driver can
always take advantage of the
former without relinquishing
the latter.
There are cars which people
drive because they can afford
them. People who enjoy driving
afford BMWs.
With BMW design is an in-bu ilt
element.
The incomparable aesthetic
design of the BMW 6-cylinder
models is not an end in itse lf,
but the resu lt of functional
planning. They possess elegant
and dynamic lines and a well

balanced relationship between

the car body and window areas.
Although generously designed,
the BMW 6-cylinder saloons
are made as compact as possible. They are just the right
size for traffic, manageable.
manoeuverable and distinctive.
The design and function of
every detail of the car is evidence that everything was first
planned and then incorporated:
not the reverse.
The visual elegance of the
BMW 6-cylinder saloons is
enhanced by the superior
quality of its paint: an elegance
which is made to last by BMW's
attention to detail in preventing
rust. The body is given an antirust undercoat in an electrophoretic immersion bath, and
then finished with severa l layers
of paint. Careful under-sealing
and BMW's cavity rust proofing
process (reaching into every
corner) thoroughly ensu re the
long life and resale value of all
BMW cars.

Vive la difference:
BMW distinguish the function ally necessary from the truly
exclusive - in size, for example,
and in design. For BMW, distinction is not a function of size
or pretentious detail, and to be
exc lusive necessarily entails
liveliness.
The most striking examp les
of functional exclusiveness are
the larger versions of the large
BMW cars. They combine the
extra space and comfort of a
body 10 cm (4 in) larger and a
new standard of interior specification, with a higher degree of
driving safety and the performance the world has come to
expect from BMW.
Thus the BMW 3.3 Li is a car
that meets the requirements
of the most discriminating
driver. A car which is as much
a joy to drive as to be driven in.
A BMW is an unusual car.
The BMW 3.3 Li is an unusual
BMW! Standard equipment
includes : power-assisted steering, automatic transmission ,
insulated windows, light alloy
wheels, electric sun-roof,
electric windows front and
rear, leather-covered steering
wheel, leather upholstery,
individual rear seats, automatic

front and rear safety belts.

ment to other models in the
stereo-radio equipment with
range. Visibility from behind is
automatic aerial. Two reading
assured by the four-compartlamps at rear, cigar lighter at
ment rear lighting unit with
rear, windscreen washing/
large surface areas containing
wiping system and Halogen fog the rear lights and fog lights.
light.
Light al loy wheels, available
The protective rubber edged on request (standard with the

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wrap-around strip emphasises

the car's contours.
The BMW 3.3 Li's Halogen
double headlights are fitted
with washers and wipers. These
ensure optimum visibility in
bad weather conditions and
can be fitted as special equip-

(Light alloy sports rims as special equipment)

BMW 3.3 Li ) reduce unsprung

weight and thus further improve
the already excellent road
holding qualities of the superior
suspension system. The turboeffect of these wheels contributes to even better ventilation
of the disc brakes.

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The exceptional ease

of operating a BMW's
controls has one
obvious advantage:
exceptional driving
safety.
Effortless, safe control in modern car
desigh is one of the essential prerequisites for driving safety. As a result,

BMW has systematically and deliberately studied, by means of bio-mechanically simulated tests, those safety
measures that can be incorporated into
control systems. An effective routine
has thus been developed ror the driver,
enabling himto control his car with
the minimum of effort, and in this way
direct his undivided attention to traffic
situations. The logical and functional
display of all the car's control systems
minimises any errors in the receipt
and interpretation of information regarding the car's situation.

Combined switch for direction indicators.

horn. Halogen headlight and parking light.
Main fuse for servo-electric system
(BMW 3.3 Li).
.
Illuminated push-button for fog-hgh t
(BMW 3.3 Li standard, otherShelf with bonnet lock, central unit for
wise optional).
fuses, trip recorder adjuster, socket for .
re -chargeable hand lamp. The BMW 3.3 L1
is fitted as standard with a lock and
hand lamp.
Disconnectible adjustable
nozzle for warm and fresh
air distribution.

Indicator strip with warning lights for

battery charge, oil pressure, headlights,
indicators, fuel on reserve, hand brake on;
also show the failure of one circuit of the
dual circuit brake system, or brake fluid loss;
automatic transmission selection range
indicator (standard on 3.3 Li, otherwise optional extra).
Front speaker for the
stereo radio system
(BMW 3.3 Li standard,
otherwise optional).

Foam-padded 4-spoke safety steering wheel

with large boss. leather covered in the 3.3 Li.

Indicator for tail fog light.

Illuminated
push button switch for
warning indicators.

Combined stalk control for two-speed

windscreen wiper, automatic screen washer
and delay mechanism. The standard
wiper/ washer on the BMW 3.3 Li (otherwise
optional) is switched on by the same stalk as well as the automatic screen-washing
apparatus and the lights.
Push-pull switch for
heated rear window.

Heating and ventilating controls

with three-stage blower.

Adjustable vent for the

ventilation system.

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For BMW, comfort is not an art but a science.

The comfort and sophistication of the large BMW models
are the resu It of carefu I research
and design taking account of
all factors: from the comfortable
seat and springs which are coordinated to the high-quali ty
chass is, and the design of the
seating position and visi bility,
down to the carefull co-ordination of pedals, steering wheel
and operating controls.
The precise, light, steering
keeps you in complete control
even at high speeds and permits fatigue-free , fast driving.
Fro m the BMW 2.8 I
(BMW 2500 optional) th e fittedas-standard, rpm-responsive
power steering ensures easy,
smooth control under all traffi c
co ndit ions, especially at low
speed and when parking. This
new rpm-responsive power
steering provides much improved 'feel' at high speeds and
greater precision of control
under sudden traffic and roadsurface changes (e.g. crosswind) , without reducing power
assistance at low speeds and
when parking.
A further contribution both to
comfort and safety is the
optional automatic transmission (standard on
BMW3.3 Li).
On BMW cars this is
a perfectly integrated
part of the whole
drive system,
founded in

the extremely favourable torque

ratios of t he BMW 6-cylinder
engine, which ensure a high
torque over a wide speed range.
The automatic transmission
acts as a sort of technical cop il ot. relieving the driver w ithout

affecting his freedom of

decision .
A f urther special accessory
is the ventilation system which
provides a particularly
pleasant temperature ba lance:
this is su pp lied for all mode ls.

Air-conditioning:
control knob for air circulation.
Air-conditioning :
control knob for temperature.
Air-con ditioning:
air outlet.

Bavaria S radio
with car telephone
system. Available
on request.
Au tomatic transmission
selec tion range lever.

The new BMW system of seat, visibility, steering

and operating control adjustment.
No two drivers are alike.
On the large BMW models,
therefore , the steering and
pedal position can be tailored
to arm and leg length , and the
seat and visibility to body
dimensions.
For this purpose, th e large
BMW models have axiall y
adjustable steering wheels and
a driver's seat which is individually adjustable in two
dimensions: the seat can be
easily and comfortably adjusted
in floor position, angle and
height. This new system of seat,
steering and operating controls
allows the car to be tailored
exactly to fit its driver.

The large BMW models offer

every driver the best possible
arm position, in relation to the
steering wheel , and the best
visibility, thanks to an optimum
seat height. They also offer the
driver the best possible leg
position in relation to the pedals
to ensure fast actions and reactions. The thighs are properly
supported thanks to the angle
adjustment of the seat area,
which ensures fatigue- and
cramp-free driving. A BMW
makes it easy for its driver to be
a safe driver.
The seats of the large BMW
models, designed and constructed with every attention to

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detail, conform to strict ergosafety factor in a collision.
nomic requirements. The seat
The BMW 3.3 Li has leather
has a type of upholstery which
upholstery as standard. The
combines perfect sitting com2.8 L, 3.0 L, 3.0 Sand 3.0 Si
fort thanks to its shaping and
have a high quality combination
padd ing, w ith excel lent lateral
of velours and corduroy upsupport. The seat springs and
the vehicle's suspension system holstery fabrics.
and shock absorbers have a
functional unity and are therefore precisely co-ordinated.
The head restraints have individual height and angle adjustment controls (knobs on the
sides on the back rests).
The seat anchorage points
and the whole of the seat
mechanism are carefully tested ,
and absolutely reliable. They

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BMW comfort is more than just atmosphere.

The large BMW models offer

a systematic arrangement of
fittings which make driving not
on ly pleasant but safe. This
ensures that the driver is kept
alert, enabli ng him to react in a
controlled manner, and to
master unaccustomed situations even better.
Heating and ventilation in the
large BMW models cater for
physical well-being unusually
well. The heating is quickly
effective, its temperature infinitely variable. Warm air can be
directed to the footwell and / or
to defrost the windscreen and
side windows. The BMW 3.0 S,
3.0 Si, and the long wheelbase
range have rear heating fitted
as standard.
The venti lation system
ensures that ind ividually contro llable, draught-free fresh air
distribution is provided, with
separate controls for driver and
fro nt passenger and separate
disconnectible side nozzles.
Both systems can be re inforced by a 3-speed high performance blower. Together

with the heated rear window,

this ensuresfast defrosting and
mist-free windows.
Electric w indscreen wipers/
was hers with delay mechanism
guaran tee a c lear view under
all weather conditions.
Vi sibility can be furthe r
improved by headlight wipers/
washers and fog li ghts
(standard on BMW3.3 Li, other-

wise as an optional extra) .

The standard tail fog light
ensures that the car will be
c learly seen even in foggy conditions. Tinted windows reduce

inside temperature in sunshine

and protect the occupants
from the direct rays of the sun,
creating the basis for a pleasant
interior atmosphere (standard
on BMW 3.3 Li , otherwise as an
optional extra).
As an optional extra, every
large BMW model can be fitted
with an extremely effi cient aircondit ioning system. This

Heating and ventilating system. A powerful 3-speed blower acts as

an errective back-up to the modern dual circuit system.

Automatic transmission indicator strip showing position of selector lever

(slandard on BMW 3.3 Li, otherwise as optional ex tra).

Available as an optional extra: foam-padded sports steering wheel

380 mm diameter.

Radio. Various models available (BMW 3.3 Li: standard stereo radio).

Headlight wipers/washers. Standard on BMW 3.3 Li. otherwise as

optional extra

Tail fog light integrated into rear lights.

Wing mirror. Large-surface wing mirror, electrically adjustable from

inside.

Wing mirror adjuster. Control lever in a protected position on the inside

of the driver's door.

makes driving pleasant even

under cond itions of extreme
temperatures, excluding heat
and dust.

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combine pleasure for
the driver with pleasure
for the passengers.
Whether you drive or are
driven - the unusually sophisticated fittings on the large
BMW models are provided for
each of the comfortable seats.
In particular, the long wheelbase versions o
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meet the stiffe"St requirements these BMW models are also
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enlargement.
Three of the models in the
range of large BMW cars are
avail able as long wheelbase
vers ions. These lengthened
BMW models, characterised by
the letter ' L' in the ir designation,
comb ine a spaciousness and
sophistication with BMW's typical dynamism and manoeuvrab ili ty.
The added dimensions these
large BMW models have on the
outside are reflected by the ir
interiors. The extra space gained by lengthening the whee lbase and the bodywork is of
principal benefit to the r ear
passengers. The back rests of
the rear seat bench, moulded
to form individual seats, are set
at a comfortable angle.
Rear inertia ree l seat be lts
are standard on the BMW3.3Li:
rear heating and rear restraints
are standard on all models,
except the BMW 2500 (availab le as an optional extra).
Entertainment and information are provided in the BMW
3.3 Li by a stereo rad io (LW,
MW, SW, and VHF) with a fully
electronic station finder, 3 loud speakers and automatic aerial.
For other models, there is a
wide select ion of works-tested
models in mono, stereo and
with cassette p layer, available
as optional extras.

Individually moulded rear seats (except for the BMW 2500).

Particularly high comfort thanks to ergonomically correct design.

Tasteful wood trim on doors (except BMW 2500 and 2.8 L) and fac ia.
(L-version has rea r arm-rests with integral door-pulls.)

Electrically opera ted steel sun-roof. Standard on BMW 3.3 Li, otherwise
as optional extra (mechanical version also available).

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Door storage space. Convenient storage faci lities in the door and back
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Rear reading lamp. The BMW 3.3 Li has two rear read ing lamps (otherwise on request) .

Electric windows. Central control panel for all 4 doors on the d river's
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Inertia reel seat belts. Covered reel for the front seat 3-point seal belts.

Light alloy wheels reduce the amount of unsprung mass and increase
active safety (standard on BMW3.3 Li, otherwise as optional extra).

3-poinl inertia-reel safety belts for rear seats and central arm-rest in front.
Inertia-reel belts standard on BMW 3.3 Li, optional on other models.

Standard heated rear window. Tinted windows as opti onal extras.

Luggage compartment. Fully carpeted and with floo r mat.

Tool kit. Large tool kit with small spare parts. (Optional extra for
BMW 2500 and BMW 2 8 L.)

Suspension of the BMW 6-cylinder

range of saloons. The perfect synthesis
of high performance and comfort.
The suspension of the BMW
6-cylinder saloons is an indication of the fact that exceptional driving qualities do not
exclude comfort.
It is a perfect combination of
spring struts at the front and
semi-trailing arms at the rear one of the most efficient
systems in the world - and thus
the safest.
Due to this ideal balance of
springing and damping, the
BMW 6-cyl inder saloons combine superb handling characteristics with a new level of
driving comfort and refi nement.
The situation and position
of each separate wheel react
independently to each other in
accordance with a predetermined programme, in any drivin g situation. During corne ring ,
and chang ing lanes at high

speed on straight roads, the

inclining outer wheel keeps to
the most suitable angle for the
speed. The suspension thereby
ensures strong lateral adhesion
against the bend and perm its
high curve acceleration.
The resu lt: best possible road
adhesion under all forms of
direction change.
With a BMW 6-cylinder
saloon, the quality of the road
surface does not affect driving
safety. The individual wheels
adapt independently of each
other to the road surface and
absorb shocks from potholes,
ruts and cross grooves with
unparallelled smoothness ..
It does not matter therefore
whether a BMW travels over
small or large uneven surfaces,
whether the driver is on his own
or the vehic le is complete ly
occupied, or whether he is
driving slowly or quickly .

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The large BMW models have a dual twin circuit brake system which is the complete
equal o f their extremely high outpu t, and
which fully exploits the excellent road adhesion of the chassis in every situation. They
have internally ventilated disc brakes ori all
four wheels (apart from the BMW 2500) ,
a brake servo. and a pressure limiter that
meters braking acti on on the rear wheels.

Overbraking is avoided. The hand brake acts

on additional drum brakes, as well as the
rear wheel disc brakes.
The sophisticated dual twin-circuit brake
system ensures that even if one circuit
should fai l, the full braking effect is still
compl etely maintained where it is most
important - on the front wheels.

The whole is more than the sum of its parts.

It is not only the sheer number of technically brilliant solutions to individual problems
which differentiates a BMW
from all other cars. The unique
quality of a BMW is far more a
product of its underlying design
concept: the harmonious combination and careful co-ordination of a large number of technical refinements to create a
superior whole. A lively, balanced relationship of performance, size, comfort and
safety.
The short, precise shift
movements on the well-graded ,
fully synchromesh four-speed
gearbox make gear changing
fast and easy.
For a good chassis to function perfectly the bodywork
must have the right design . And
BMW bodywork design totally
meets the requirements. The
car body is torsionally rigid, and
the passenger compartment is
welded to the floor assembly,
forming a torsion -resistant
whole. Bodywork movements
that affect the preci se mechanics of the chassis and its
geometry are totally impossible.
BMW engines - the perfect
combination of high performance and flexibility, smooth
running and economy.
The impressive development
of power produced by every
BMW engine is the result of
many years of technical and
practical work, and also of a
great deal of experience in

motor racing. Apart from the

high standards of basic design,
which is absolutely essential

many years of extensive automotive research, combined

with an unusually large amount

for these racing engines, many of racing experience.

design refinements are obliDIN BHP km/ h 0-100
Congatory to adapt racing engines - BMW
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max (0-60
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put of series production models BMW 2500 110.3 (1 50) 190 10.4 (10.0) 10.9 1/100 km
(118mph)
(26 mpg)
- for the severest conditions.
BMW 3.0 S 132.4 (180) 205 8.4 ( 8.1) 11 .4 1/100 km
This detai led knowledge of
engine function is not only the
key to the smooth development
of power from BMW engines,
but is also the basis for their
L!nbeatable economy, a characteristic which matches the
cubic capacity and the performance.
The BMW chassis is considered to be one of the most
efficient designs in the world.
Its superiority is based upon
the co-ordination of design
-detail and the most precise
balance. In this way, a BMW
perfectly combines precision at
high speeds and excellent road
behaviour with comfort and
sophistication. It is the resu lt of

(127 mph)
(25 mpg)
(195) 208 8.0 ( 7.6) 10.5 1/ 100 km
(129 mph)
(27 mpg)
BMW 2.8 L 125 (170) 195 9.7 ( 9.4) 10.9 1/100 km
(121 mp h)
(26 mpg)
BMW 3.0 L 132.4 (180) 200 9.1 ( 8.8) 11.4 1/100 km
(124mph)
(25mpg)
BMW 3.3 Li
Automatic 147 (200) 200 ' 10.3 (10.0) 12.1 11100 km
(124 mph)
(24 mpg)
147 (200) 208 8.5 ( 8.3) 11.5 1/100 km
Manual
(129mph)
(25mpg)
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The BMW 6-cylinder power unit.

Power means safety.
The degree of safety and the
comfort built into the 6-cylinder BMW's clearly result in
weight. High power output is
the refore necessary to render
th is weight easy to manoeuvre
and to handle.
A BMW3.0 S acce lerates from
0 to 100 km / h in 8.4 secs.
It can also achieve this speed
with a family, fully loaded boot
and fu ll tank in a comfortab le
10.1 secs. Thus booth for itself
and other road users it eases
'high stress' situations such as
overtaking, in congested traffic,
on inclines, and when carefully
manoeuvering.
For th is reason the performance capacity of a BMW is
not an end in itself, but the prerequ isite for mobi lity - and
that means safety.
The BM W 6-cylinder power
units are p robab ly th e most
h ighly developed and well-proven in the world. They are characterised by progressive transmission of power, turbine-li ke

smoothness, and tota l flexibility

- mechanical features which
make it easy for the driver to
adapt to road conditions, to
react more logically and quickly,
and to remain reasonab le and
cooperative in traffi c situations.
This id eal harmony of power
output and smooth running,
synonymous with BMW, is offered in various versions in
accordance with individual
requirements: from the 2.5 litre
unit of the BMW 2500 up to the
3.3 litre unit of the BMW 3.3 Li.

The triple hemispherical swirl-action

combustion chamber is an example of
BMW's superior engine design. Through the
best possible induction and swirling of the
petrol-air mixture, an intensive and consistently even combustion is attained. The
result: excellent exchange of gases, quick
ignition, better power output at low as well
as high speeds, lower fu el consumption
and less waste matter in the exhaust.

The responsiveness and fuel consumption of the 3 litre power units has been still
further improved by means of the
Bosch-L-Jetronic fuel injection unit with an
electronic metering device which determines the correct fuel mixture for all
operating conditions.
The seven bearing crankshaft with twelve
counterweights ensures extremely smooth
running. like that of a turbine, by means
of accurate balancing and a vibration
damper.

Reaction instead of resignation:

In critical circumstances a BMW does not 'give up' but 'gives in' :
and even then systematically.
The body of a car should be
a 'passenger compartment'
and a 'safety-cel l' . It must be
constructed so that impact
energy in the case of accidents
is absorbed by the deformable
zones inthefrontandrearand
so that the 'safety-cell ' passenger compartment remains
unaffected.
To this end research, testing
and improvement towards perfection has been carried out in
BMW body experiments. By
means of extensive co ll ision
tests, the exact relationship
between all types of impact and
their effect on the car's safety
systems has been assessed.
The aim of this is not just top
quality and efficient safetyconscious construction, but to
produce an ideal combination
of separate installations which
progressively complement
one another in operation.
The result of this painstaking
research is a car with safety
systems that are relevant in all
types of accident: the BMW
Iife-conservation system.
With BMW safety means a
SY.Sternatic a12Rroach.
The BMW 6-cylinder saloons
have deformable and energyabsorbi ng front and rear sections. The passenger compartment is somersault-protected
due to ro ll -over bars and specially constructed front and rear
roof supports.

The bonnet is so constructed

that lif strucklit deflects, absorbing impact energy yet not
damaging the windscreen.
A specia ll y-constructed transmission tunnel and rigid bulkhead ensure that in case of
frontal impact, the engine and
transm ission are deflected
away from the passenger compartment.
In coll isions the doors remain
c losed due to safety locks and
can be re-opened.
The telescopic, collapsib le
safety steering-column and the
steering li nkage lie under the
front axle, thus outside the
collapsib le area. The steering .
wheel with a large padded cen tral boss, together with the
deformable instrument panel,
absorbs impact energy,
All interior equipment is
designed to absorb energy.
Even the grab handles and
mirrors are flexibly mounted
and deformable.
The fue l tank is placed in a
protective zone. The front
windscreen is in laminated
glass.
See and be seen.
Large window areas with
minimal blind spots and safely
designed, narrow front and rear
roof pil lars ensure excellent
all-round visib ili ty. In addition,
the wing mirror is electrically
adjustable from inside, and the
rear window is heated. Power-

fu l double Halogen headlights

ensure a good v iew at night.
Headlight wipers / washer are
standard on the BMW 3.3 Li
(available as an optional extra
on other models). The Halogen
fog lights - standard on the
BMW3.3Li, otherwise as optional extras - and the tai l fog
light ensure that you will see
and be seen, even in fog.

The BMW bodywork safety test centre has one of the most modern
layouts in Europe.

Efficient computers collate and classify the extensive measurement

data.

1 Simulating collisions at slow speeds with a pendulum.

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of the most modern testing installations
in Europe for experiments and trials
on automobile safety devices. In highly
specialised and well-equipped testing
units, car construction as a whole and
individual component construction are
analysed for the effect of somersaults.
Rear, lateral and head-on collisions are
examined to establish the results and
the nature of damage sustained. All
these experiments are carried out with
the help of both simulated and real life
tests. The findings obtained form part of
the tangible progress which can be
acquired with each and every BMW.

Checking door stability.

Checking the strength of th e bulkhead and the seat and seat belt
anchorage points.

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Checking the integral seat/head res traint unit.

Optimisation of the cockpit safety fittings by means of simulated

collisions on test runners.

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The bodywork of a BMW is both passenger compartment and safety sell. 1 Controlled, collapsing, impact-absorbing front and rear zones. 2/3 Integral
roll-over bar and specially designed roof and roof pillars prevent the roof from collapsing if the passenger compartment is overturned. 4 The bonnet
buckles in a pre-determined manner, absorbs impact forces and does not damage the windscreen thanks to special securing decives. 5 A joint tunnel

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and rigid bulkhead area prevent the engine and transmission from penetrating the passenger compartment in a heai:l-on collision. 6 Safety locks on the
doors, at the rear with child-proof locks. 7 Impact forces are absorbed by progressive deformation in the area of the instruments. 8 Protected fuel tank.
9 The laminated windscreen cannot be shattered by a stone and thus prevents any danger of cuts.

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Crash tests to give optimum front and rear collapsing zones.

The engine and transmission are held systematically and do not

penetrate the passenger compartment.

The safety steering column and the steering gear linkage are in a
protected area outside the collapsible zones.

Integral roll-over bar ensures safety should the car overturn.

The whole of the interior is padded to absorb impact forces, the.

instruments are flexible and collapsible.

Foam-padded 4-spoke safety steering wheel with large central boss.

Systematic safety thanks to the standard combination of head

restraints 1 (angle adjustable) and inertia reel seat belts.

.BMW door lock with ball catch and safety anti-burst strikers - do not
open on impact.

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BMW 3.0 S

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BMW 2.8 L

BMW 3.0 L

BMW 3.3 Li

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Measurements, Weights

Length 4700 mm (185 in). Wheelbase 2692 mm (106 rn). Turning cucle 10.5 m (t. 13 1n). Door opening front 835 mm (33 1n). rear 820 mm (32 1n)
Length 4800 mm (189 1n). Wheelbase 2792 mm (110 1n ), Turning cucle 10.7 m (421 in), Door opening front 835 mm (33 ml. rear 920 mm (36 1n)
W1<llh 1750 mm (69 1n). Height (unladen) 1450 mm (57 in). Front track 1480 mm (58 1n)
Rear track 1464 mm (58 m)
Rear track 1486 mm (59 1n)
Width at shoulder height front 1425 mm (56 1n). rear 1410 mm (56 in). Seat width front 585 mm (23 1n). rear 1390 mm (55 in). Seat depth front 480 mm (19 m), rear 465 mm (18 1n).
Long1tud1na1 seat adjustment 210 mm (8 m). Seat height adjustment 40 mm (1.6 in). Headroom unseated front 900 mm (35 in), rear 870 mm (34 1n)
Overall lunnaae compartment capacity approx. 650 I (23 cu 1n). on accordance w11h VOA approx 4 73 I (16.7 cu 1n). fuel 1ank 78 I 0 7 gals>. 8 t reserve (1.8 Qals)
Weight unladen 1420 kg (3131 lb)
Weight unladen 1360 kg (2998 lb)
Weight unladen 1440 kg (3175 lbl
weight unladen t 515 kg (3339 lb)
(Automatic 1440 kg. 3175 lb)
(Automatic 1380 kg. 3042 lb)
(Automa11c 1460 kg, 3291 lb)
Perm111ed gross weight 1900 kg (4189 tb)
Perm1Ued gross weight 1900 kg (4189 lb)
Perm1Ued cross we1aht 1830 ka (4034 lb)
Pe1m11led gross weight 1980 kg (4365 lb)
Perm1Ued load 4 70 kg (1036 lb):
Perm11led load 480 kg (1058 lb):
Perm1t1e<l load 460 kg (1014 lb): (Automa11c 440 kg. 970 lb)
Perm111ed load 465 kg (1025 lb)
(Automatic 450 kg, 992 lb)
(Au1oma11c 460 kg, 10.1 4 lb)
Permilte<l lraiter toad. braked 1300 kg (2866 lb) (al a max. gradient of 16%1. unbraked 650 kg (1433 lb).
Permitted trailer toad. braked 1300 kg (2866 lb) for manuals. 1000 kg (2205 lb).
roof load 75 kg (165 lb)
for automatics. unbraked 650 kg (1433 lb) (al a max. gradient ol 16%). rool loa<l 75 kg (165 lb)

Engine

Water-cooled. 6 cylinder. 4 stroke rnline eng1ne.10ngitudinally mounted. light alloy cylinCler head. crossllow principle. overhead camshaft. spheucal swirlact1on combustion chamber with volume concentratron around the spark plug, overhead 4 bearing camshaft. inclined overheaCI valves 1n
Vauangements. <louble roller chain dnve. torsional vibration dampened. 7 main crankshaft beanngs with 12 counler we1ghls. tors1ona1 vibration dampened. pressure 011 crrcutalion with Eaton pump and fullllow 011 filter
2 governo1 carburettors. automa11c choke w1lh continuous cold running en11chmen1
Zenith 32/40 INAT
Zenith 35140 lNAT
Capacity
2986 cc
Capacity 2494 cc
Stroke 71.6 mm. Bore 86 mm
Stroke 80 mm. Bore 89 mm
Ou1put 110.3 DIN kW (150 BHP) at 6000 rpm
Output 132.4 DIN kW (180 BHP) al 6000 rpm
Torque 215 Nm (2 1.5 kpm) at 3700 rpm
Torque 260 Nm (26.0 kpm) al 3700 rpm
Compression 9.0:1
Compression 9.0:1
Alternator 12 Voll. 55 A/770 Walls .
BaUery 12 Voll. 55 Ah. 01stributo1 wrth lim1te1. centrrlugaf advance and vacuum liming unit

Transmission

Perfonnance

Suspension and Brakes

BoschLJelronic electric fuel m1ect1on wrth air

flow metering control. automatic choke
Capacity 2986 cc
Stroke 80 mm. Bore 89 mm
Output 143 DIN kW (195 BHP) al 5500 rpm
To1que 272 Nm (27.2 kpm) at 4300 rpm
Compression 9.0:1

2 governor carburelle<s. au1oma11c choke with conllnuous COid running enrichment

Zenith 35/40 INAT
Capacity 2986 cc
Capacity 2788 cc
Stroke 80 mm. Bore 86 mm
Stroke 80 mm. Bore 89 mm
Output 125 DIN kW (170 BHP) at 6000 rpm
Output 1324 DIN kW (180 BHP; al 6000 rpm
Torque 240 Nm (24.0 kpm) at 3700 rpm
Torque 260 Nm (26.0 kpm) al 3 700 rpm
Compression 9.0:1
Compiess1on 9.0:1

BoschLJelionic eiectuc fuel in1ec11on with air

ltow meterrng ccnlrol. automallc choke
Capacrty 3210 cc
Stroke 86 mm. Bore 89 mm
Output 14 7 DIN kW (200 BHP) at 5500 rpm
Torque 290 Nm (29 O kpm) at 4250 rpm
Compression 9.0 I
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4-S eed s nchronmesh eartJox. I 3.855: II 2.203.1111 .402: IV 1.0: R 4.3
Final drive 3.64 : 1
Final drrve 345: 1
Final <lrive 3.64 : I
Final drive 3.4 5 : 1
Spill universal 101n1 shaft with flexible cen1ral bearing and 2 universal 1orn1s rear wheel drive via double universal 1cint shaft with maintenance-free homok1ne11c f()1nts
Max. speed 190 km/h ( 118 mph)
Max. speed 205 km/h (12 7 mph)
Max. speed 208 km/h (131 mph)
Max. speed 195 km/h ( 121 mph1
Max. speed 200 km/h (124 mph)
(Automatic 184 km/h, 114 mph)
(Automatic 198 km/h, 123 mph)
(Au1oma11c ~01 km/h. 125 mph)
(Aulomahc 188 km/h, 117 mph)
(Au1oma11c 19:l krn/h, 120 mph)
From 0 to 100 km/h on 10.4 s (0- 60 mph 1n 10 s) From 0 lo 100 km/h 1n 8.4 s (0-60 mph 1n 8.1 s) From 0 to 100 k1nlh rn 8 .0 s (0-60 mph 1n 7.6 S) From Oto 100 km/h 1n 9.7 s (0-60mph1n 9.4 s) From 0 to 100 km/h 1n 9 I s (0-60 mph"' 8 8 sl

Max speed more lhan 200 km/h 111 1 mp111

F1om Oto 100 km/h 1n 10 3 s (0-60 mph ir110 s>

(Manual SA gearchange 208 km/h I 129 mph!.
0-100 km/h 1n 8.5 s (0-60mph1n 8 3 SJ
Fuel consumption 10.9 11100 km (26 mpg)
Fuel consompllon 11.4 11100 km 125 mpg)
Fuel consumption 10.5 11100 km (27 mpg)
Fuel consumption 10.9 1/100 km (26 mpg)
Fuel consumption 11 4 11100 km (25 mpg)
Fuel consurnp11on 12111100 km (24 mpg)
lo DIN 70030
IO DIN 70030
to DIN 70030
to DIN 70030
IOOIN 70030
(manual SA gearchane 11 511100 km. 25 mpg>
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Super 98 ROZ
Supe1 98ROZ
Super 98 ROZ
Super 98 ROZ
to DIN 70030 Super 8 ROZ
Fuel consumplion at a constant 100 kmlh
Fuel consumption at a constant 100 km/h
Fuel consumption at a constant 100 km/h
Fuel consump11on at a cons1ant 100 km/h
Fue' consumption al a constant 100 km/I\
Fuel consumption at a constant I 00 km/h
9.611100 km (at 62 mph: 29 mpg) Supe< 98 ROZ 9 6 1/100 km (at 62 mph: 29 mpg) Super g8 ROZ 8.811100 km (al 62 mph: 32.5 mpg) Super 98 ROZ 9.5 Vl OO km (at 62 mph: 30 mpg) Super 98 ROZ 10.0 11100 km tal 62 mph 28 rnpgt Supe< 98ROZ 10.8 11100 km (al 62 mph. 26 mpg) Supe1 98 ROZ
Fronl suspension: independent wheel suspens10<1 on inclined spring slruts (anti-1011 bar) with coil springs and additional rubber spi1ng1ng. Torsion stabiliser
Rear suspension: independent wheel suspension on semi trailing aims ir1 rut>ller bushes. spring struts wrth coil spungs and add1hona1rubber springing
ZFGemrne1 steerings stem with worm and rollt~r. overall stcc11n ratio 22.4 : I
Power-ass1sle<l steerin . overall steerin ratio 18.37 : I
Steel wheels w1lh hub ca s and "'" s 6 J x 14 I I?
Light alto sporls wheels 6 x 14 H2
T res: Steel radials 175 HR 14
Sleet radials 195170 HR 14
Steel radials 195170 VR 14 with tube Steel ra<l1als 195/70 HR 14
Steel radials 195170 VR 14 w1lh lube
Dual twin cucu1l brake system w1lh brake servo aricJ rear axle brake pressure lim1te1: fronl : 4 p1s1on fixed caliper disc brakes with automa11c pad wear compensa11on. disc diameter 272 mm (10.7 1n). rear: fixed caliper <11sc brakes with auiomatic pa<l wear compensa11on. disc diameter 272 mrn (10 7 in>.
hand brake actin mechanically on add1t1ona1 nuo servo drum brake. 160 mm <11ameter (6.3 1n)
r1on1and rear ven111a1ed disc brakes

Exterior fittings

Rubber t11mmed bumpers extended round to the side of the ca1. front bumper ovcrnders. decorailve rubber side rubbing stops. bonnet w11h spring release and safety lock. chrome sill s111p below doors. double Halogen headlights (aulomatrc ex11ngu1sh when switching off 1grnlron). 2 reve1s1ng 11ghts.
integral 1~11 log lighl. heated 1ear window. ""''9 mirror ciecw.ally ac11uslable from the passenge1 compartment
Front and rear lull ret1actable crank windows
Electr1call o erated fron1 and rear windows
Elect11cafly operated steel sunrool. llnled
windows. Halogen fog tights. headhghl washer
Chrome wheel arch and bool fi<l trims. locking petrol cap

Chrome wl1ecl arch and boOI lid t11ms. locking petrol cap
Rusi prol~'Chon. underscaling

Interior fittings

Easily readable. clearly mounte<l instruments with rc11 counter. qua11z clock. fl1e1and cooling water lemperature gauge. 1np reco1aer. 2 wipe< speeds. aelay mechanism and automatrc windscreen wipers operated from the steeung wheel: 1nf1nitely ad1ustat)te mstrumcnt 1llum1na11on. additional warning
Ii his for tuel. hand brake ana brake fluid. ta1i I()( he hl. selection ran e indicator tor optronal automatic 11ansm1ssion on the dashboard. axially ad1ustable. 4S oke stee11n wheel with lar e pa<l<led cenlral boss and horn bullon 1n each of the four spokes
Foam pad<led steenng wheel
Leather covered steering wheel
J Lockable glove compartment
I Lockable gtove compartment
Heating and vent1latron with ad1ustable lres11 air Ma11ng. qull3t 3speed blower. aem1ster vents for w1nC1sc1een an<l side windows. fresh and warm an input through ad1ustab1e nozzles at the sides. fresh air grille 1n the centre of the dashboard 1111th ad1ustabte direchonal vanes. hea1111g diagram
1llustrahon ana air extractron
Rear dOOI am rests with integral grab handles
lnhnilely ad1uslable reclining front seats, drove<'s seat ad1uslable 1n he111ht an<l anQle. easy longitudinal seat a<l1ustment by means of roller bea11ng, front head restraints wrlh angle ad1ustment and heigh! ad1ustment by means of press button. removable. front 3-poont 1nert1a reel scat belt w1ih covered reel.
door aim rests. al the front w11h 1n1eg1al 1ab handle. wooo d00<l11m cappmgs (except BMW 2500 and 2.8 L). passenger roof grab han<lles. al the rear with clothes hooks. rear central arm rest. woooen ear leve1 knob
Rea< Mahn , rea1 ir1d1v1dua11 moulded back rests and head restraints w1lh an le ad1ustmen1. luxu11ous labnc seat covers. ashlray and wood 11001 to cenlral console
Fully carpeted inte11or. carpeted rear shell, easily accessible storage spaces: 1n the 1llu111mated glove compartment. on the dashlJoar<l and 1n lhe cen11a1 console. additional storage compartment on the tell next to lhe stee11P.g column with space for use box and socket for re-chargeable hand lamp.
pockels in the front aoors an<I in the lronl seat back res1s Door tocks with ball catch and sateix anhtJurs1 Strikers. anlidazzte safety rear view mirror. ch1ld prool tocks on 1he rear aoors. safety as111ray 1n instrumeni panel. 2 rear ashtrays
Luggage compartment carpet and stornge spaces. pa1k1ng hgl\I sw11ch.1nte1101 hQht with four contact switches on door 0tllars. enQ1ne and funnaae compartment 1llum1natron
Tool kI in boo1 hd
I Large toot k1t 1n boot hd
I Tool k1t 1n boot lid
I Large tool k1t 1n boot lid
Stereo radio with automauc aerral. mOvlllJle front
central arm resl. rechargeable hand tamp. 1ear
3 po1nl mer11a reef seat bells. rear cigar lighter.
2 reading lamps at me back. 1ea1her upholstery
Light altoy spoils wheels. l1m1ted s11p <11flerent1al. automatic 1ransm1ss1on w11h se1ec11on range lnC11ca1or on instrument panel. power-assisted steerinQ (2500 onlv). w1<le 195170 HR 14 tvres (2500 only)
4 speed manual gearbox
Leatherette upholstery (al no extra c11arge). leather upholstery. rear 3-pornf inertia reel seal belts. 380 mm <11a. sports steering wheel. lowered front seals. rear head restraints ana rear heating (2500 only). lockable grove compartment
High Quality fabric sea1 covers
(using same key) ( 2500. 2.8 L only), large tool kit (2500. 2.8 L only). movable front central arm rest (2.8 Land 3.0 L only)
Tinted windows. mechanically or electrically operated steel sun-roof. lockable petrol tiller cap (using same key) (2500. 2.8 L only). optional toughened glass front windscreen
Halogen log lights. headlight washe1. front and rea1 electric windows. different makes of radios (mono. stereo and cassette players). anliinterference. automatic aerial. 2 reading lamps at the back
Air conditioning with tinted windows. metallic pa1n1work, velours flOor mats. wing mrrror electrically ad1ustable from 1ns1de on the passenger side. mud flaps at the rear
Driver's wing mirror electrically ad1USlable from inside. powe<assisted steering (should be ordered for 3.0 Sand 3.0 Si)
Front central arm rest equipped for car telephone

Optional Extras

According to lhe requirements of

particu lar export markets
alternations in models. s tandard and
optiona l equipment. as described
in the text and ill ustralions.
may occur.
Precise informahon shou ld be
obtained from your BMW
distributor o r importer.

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