IN 1965 BMW achieved a new styling direction for their sport coupe which was based off the Neue Klasse sedans. These bodies were designed by Wilhelm Hofmeister and built by Karmann at Osnabrück, Germany.
The 2000 CS used a 1,990cc M10 SOHC inline-4 which used twin Solex carburetors to offer 120 bhp.
| Engine type – Number of cylinders : | Inline 4 | ||
| Engine Code : | – | ||
| Fuel type : | Petrol | ||
| Fuel System : | 2 Solex carbs | ||
| Engine Alignment : | Longitudinal | ||
| Engine displacement : | 1991 cm3 / 121.5 cu-in | ||
| Bore x Stroke : | 89.00 x 80.00 mm 3.5 x 3.15 inches | ||
| Number of valves : | 8 Valves | ||
| Aspiration : | naturally-aspirated | ||
| Compression Ratio : | 9.30 | ||
| Horsepower : | 122 PS / 120 HP / 90 kW @ 5600 rpm | ||
| Maximum torque : | 167.0 Nm / 123 lb-ft @ 5600 rpm | ||
| Drive wheels – Traction – Drivetrain : | RWD | ||
| Transmission Gearbox – Number of speeds : | 4 speed Manual | ||
| Top Speed : | 177 km/h / 110 Mph | ||
| Acceleration 0 to 60 mph (0 to 96 Km/h) : | 10.40 s | ||
| Wheelbase : | 255.3 cm / 100.51 inches | ||
| Length : | 452.1 cm / 177.99 inches | ||
| Width : | 168.1 cm / 66.18 inches | ||
| Height : | 140.7 cm / 55.39 inches | ||
| Front Axle : | 132.1 cm / 52.01 inches | ||
| Rear Axle : | 137.2 cm / 54.02 inches | ||
| Ground clearance : | 16.5 cm / 6.5 inches | ||
| Aerodynamic drag coefficient – Cx : | – | ||
| Curb Weight : | 1150 kg / 2535 lbs | ||
| Weight/Power Output Ratio : | 9.4 kg/hp | ||
| BMW New Class Coupe 2000 CS Brakes, Tires, Steering and Suspension | |||
| Front Brakes – Disc dimensions : | Discs (- mm / – inches) | ||
| Rear Brakes – Disc dimensions : | Drums (- mm / – inches) | ||
| Front Tyres – Rims dimensions : | -/- R- | ||
| Rear Tyres – Rims dimensions : | -/- R- | ||
| Steering : | Endless screw. – | ||
| Steering wheel lock-to-lock : | 3.800 turns | ||
| Front Suspension : | McPherson struts. Coil springs. Anti-roll bar. | ||
| Rear Suspension : | Coil springs. Semi-trailing arm. Trailing arm. | ||
