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3.0CS automatic

Make: BMW
Model: 3-Series
Type: Coupe
Trim: automatic
Year: 1974
Mileage: 168,405
VIN: XXXXXXXXXX4335300
Color: Brown
Engine: I6
Cylinders: 6
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Drive type: RWD
Interior color: Black
Vehicle Title: Clear
Item location: San Rafael, California, United States
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Description of 1974 BMW 3-Series

3.0 CS/CSi1974 BMW 3.0 CS (U.S. Model)

The 2800CS was replaced by the 3.0 CS and 3.0 CSi in 1971. The engine had been bored out to give a displacement of 2,986cc (182.2cuin), and was offered with a 9.0:1 compression ratio, twin carburettors, and 180 horsepower (130kW) at 6000 revolutions per minute in the 3.0 CS or a 9.5:1 compression ratio,Bosch D-Jetronic fuel injection, and 200 horsepower (150kW) at 5500 revolutions per minute in the 3.0 CSi.[3]There was a 4 speed manual and anautomatic transmissionvariant.

They were sold in theUnited Statesfrom 1970 to 1974, byMax Hoffman. He was the importer and sole distributor for BMW from the mid-sixties until selling his business to BMW of North America in 1975.[7]1974 model cars hadprotruding 5 mile per hour bumpers.

Performance was very competitive with contemporaries.