BMW E9

BMW E9
Overview
ManufacturerBMW
Production1968–1975
AssemblyGermany: Rheine (Karmann)[1]
DesignerWilhelm Hofmeister
Body and chassis
ClassGrand tourer
Body styleCoupé
LayoutFront-engine, rear-wheel-drive
PlatformBMW New Class
RelatedBMW E3 (sedans)
Powertrain
Engine2.5-3.2 L M30 I6
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,624 mm (103.3 in)
Length4,660 mm (183.5 in)
Width1,670 mm (65.7 in)
Height1,370 mm (53.9 in)
Chronology
PredecessorBMW 2000C / 2000CS
SuccessorBMW 6 Series (E24)
E9 interior (3.0 CS model, with Alpina steering wheel and shift knob)

The BMW E9 is a range of coupés produced by German automaker BMW from 1968 to 1975. Initially released as the 2800 CS model, the E9 was based on the BMW 2000 C / 2000 CS four-cylinder coupés, which were enlarged to fit the BMW M30 six-cylinder engine. The E9 bodywork was built by Karmann.

As a racing car, the E9 was very successful in the European Touring Car Championship and the Deutsche Rennsport Meisterschaft, especially the 3.0 CSL homologation model.

The E9 range was replaced by the E24 6 Series.

  1. ^ "1961 to 1970". Karmann Company History. Karmann.com. Archived from the original on 6 May 2009. Retrieved 2 December 2022.

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