Specifications
BMW 3200CS
Date of manufacture
1962 – 1965
Bodywork type(s)
4 seater Coupe by Bertone
Engine
Type 90⁰ V8
Capacity 3168cc
Bore x stroke 82mm x 75mm
Power 160bhp @ 5600rpm
Compression 9:1
Carburettors 2, Zenith Twin choke 36 mm downdraught
Valve design Overhead, 2 per cylinder
Valve gear Central camshaft. Rockers, tappets and springs
Electrics 12 volt
Transmission
Clutch Dry single disc Fichtel & Sachs HB 18, 225 mm diameter
Gearbox ratios
ZF S4 - 15 ZF S4 - 17
(as 507)
1st 3.71:1 3.387:1
2nd 2.27:1 2,073:1
3rd 1.49:1 1.364:1
4th 1.00:1 1.000:1
Axle ratio
3.90 3.70
Synchromesh 1st – 4th
Chassis
Frame “Full protection” longitudinal box section with tubular cross beams
Suspension Front: Double wishbones, adjustable torsion bars with anti roll bar
Rear: Live axle with Panhard rod and adjustable torsion bars
Steering Bevel gear segment and pinion
Brakes Four wheel hydraulic with servo, front discs, rear drums
Handbrake: cable on rear wheels
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2835 mm
Track front/rear 1330 mm/1416 mm
Length/width 4839 mm/1720 mm
Tyres 185 HR 15
General
Fuel capacity 75 litres
Max speed 124 mph
Number produced 603 ( incl. 1 Cabriolet )
Club Mailing Address
BMW Historic Motor Club
Lower Norgrove,
Yarrington Road,
Alfrick,
Worcestershire.
WR6 5EX