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makes and models BMW-E3-3.0S-04-1152×750

BMW 3.0 S

The BMW New Six (also known as the BMW E3) is a line of mid-size luxury sedans and grand tourer coupés produced by the German automaker BMW from 1968 to 1977. All models used the then-new M30 straight-6 engine. It marked BMW's return to the full-size luxury sedan market after a hiatus of 5 years and was introduced as a response to growing market segment dominated by Mercedes-Benz. It was important in establishing BMW's reputation as a maker of sporting, luxury sedans.

The BMW New Six coupés (better known as the BMW E9) are built on a shortened version of the E3 platform. The E9 coupés share engines, transmissions, suspension and many other features with the E3 sedans.

A total of 221,991 sedans and coupés were built

General Data

Make
BMW
Model
3.0
Sub Model
S
Production Year(s)
1971
Country of origin
1977

Body work and dimensions

Body type
Saloon
Doors
4
Number of seats
5

Engine

Engine Type
in-line
Cylinders
6
Engine Displacement (cc)
2986
Engine Displacement (cui)
177
Engine (l)
3.0
Engine HP
177
Engine PS
180
Engine KW
132
@RPM
6000
Fueltype
Gasoline

Transmission

Transmission Type
Manual
Number of gears
4

Chassis

Engine position
Front
Drive Train
Rear Wheel Drive

Credit Photography and text

Photography
Courtesy Oldtime Gilis
Technical Specifications
Archive Superclassics
Last modified
26/07/2022