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The 3.0S was the first 3-liter New Six model, introduced in Europe in 1971.
The engine was a bored out 2.8 liter with a 1985cc, 180hp powerplant.
The 3.0S had twin Zenith 35/40 INAT carburetors, while the 3.0Si featured a Bosch L-Jetronic fuel-injection system.
The first 3.0S appeared in the USA in 1974, 3 years after its introduction.
The fuel-injected version of the 3.0S was the 3.0Si, along with the Bavaria, one of the most popular of the New Six sedans.
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The Automotive Press... |
The American press was lavish in their praise of the 3.0S and 3.0Si models of the early '70s.
- Car and Driver, Road and Track and even Motor Trend reported favorably on the New Sixes.
- In a November 1973 review, Motor Trend called the 3.0S "the best value on the market".
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BMW followed-up on these favorable reviews with a spirited series of ads. The caption for the THREE POINT ZERO "S" ad read:
Introducing the brilliant new BMW 3.0 S. It brings you all the advanced engineering you expect in a BMW, plus every luxury feature you could possibly want.
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Books
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Chilton's BMW: Coupes and Sedans
1970-88
Chilton Book Co, Chilton Automotives Editorial, Paperback, Nichols Publishing, March 1996
One of the few service manuals that includes the New Sixes.
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BMW: The Classic Cars of the 1960s and 70s
by Laurence Meredith
This fascinating and inspiring account tracks BMW's rise from almost certain bankruptcy in the 1950s to its amazing recovery in the two decades following. Although company history is examined, the real story is BMW's stable of four- and
six-cylinder road and race cars from the period. Full performance specifications and production histories are provided, along with a motorsport history. Classic BMWs covered include the 1500, 2800cs, 2002, and 2002
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Featured Sites
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BMW CS-Zone features the BMW 3200 CS, 2000 C/CS, 2.5 CS-3.0 CSL, and other models. Has
history, racing, articles, and more.
BMW CS Page from BMW Clubs
Australia, has model info, production history and buying tips.
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