Performance Review: BMW 2000 CS - [1965]

Figures & Specs Summary:

BMW 2000 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the BMW 2000 CS is the 4 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1965. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965 and the 1966 AC Cobra 427.This particular BMW 2000 has a 1991cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders in a St formation.

Alternative Petrol St4's includes the 2019 Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo

The 2000 shares its Petrol St4 engine configuration with the likes of the 2019 Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo and the 2013 Caterham 7 620 R 2.0 L Supercharged. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the 2000's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1150 kgs (2535 lbs) this makes the BMW 2000 CS in the same weight category as the 2019 Lotus Exige Sport 350 3.5 V6 or the give or take 50kg.

The BMW 2000 shares the same bhp with the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (134 bhp)

In terms of power the 1991cc 8V St4 engine produces 120 bhp (89 kW) @ 5600 rpm similar to the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (134 bhp) or the 2017 Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ST-Line 120 (118 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated St4 throws out 123 lb-ft (166.7 Nm) @ 3500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2015 Mazda MX5 2.0i Roadster Coupe (148 lb-ft) or the 2013 Skoda Rapid 1.4 tsi Spaceback (148 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the BMW 2000 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 1999 BMW X5 4.4 V8 (129.3 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the BMW 2000.

The BMW 2000 has a Power to weight ratio of 104.3 bhp per ton and 106.9 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1965 2000 competing with the 1999 BMW X5 4.4 V8 (129.3 bhp per ton) or the 1991 Peugeot 205 Rallye 1.3 8v (129.1 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the BMW 2000 generating around 106.9 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1984 Ford Sierra XR4i 2.8L V6 (131.9 lb-ft per ton) or the 2001 BMW 3 Series 330ci E46 (131.9 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 10.40 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 10.7 secs, this made the BMW 2000 CS as fast as the 2012 Mini Cooper Paceman (10.40 secs) the 2007 Mazda 2 1.5 Sport (10.40 secs) the 1977 Bentley T 2 6.8 V8 (10.40 secs) the or the 1964 Jaguar Mark X 4.2L Overdrive (10.40 secs). This BMW 2000 CS is also faster than the 1993 Toyota T100 3.0 V6 (10.50 secs) the 1975 Chevrolet Vega Cosworth Twin Cam (10.50 secs) the 1971 Chevrolet Vega 2300 GT 4 Speed (10.50 secs) the and the 1963 Mercedes SL Class 230SL W113 (10.50 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2000 and the 1974 Aston-Martin Lagonda Series 1 5.3L V8

When talking about the performance of the BMW 2000 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 17.44 secs @ 78.4 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1974 Aston-Martin Lagonda Series 1 5.3L V8 (17.37 secs), the 1971 Ford Mustang 351 5.8 V8 Convertible (17.37 secs), and the 1992 Peugeot 309 1.9 GTi 16v (17.40 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1965 version of the BMW 2000 CS has a maximum speed of 110mph.

Top Speed of the 1965 2000 equals the 2017 Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ST-Line 120 (121 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1965 BMW 2000 CS then how about the 2017 Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ST-Line 120 (121 mph), the 2007 Toyota Yaris 1.8L TS (121 mph), or the 2004 Land-Rover Discovery 3 4.4 V8 (121 mph).

Related Links:

1965 2000 Rivals List.

A Brief History of BMW

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