| BMW E9 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BMW |
| Production | 1968–1975 |
| Assembly | Germany: Rheine (Karmann)[1] |
| Designer | Wilhelm Hofmeister |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Grand tourer |
| Body style | Coupé |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Platform | BMW New Class |
| Related | BMW E3 (sedans) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.5-3.2 L M30 I6 |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,624 mm (103.3 in) |
| Length | 4,660 mm (183.5 in) |
| Width | 1,670 mm (65.7 in) |
| Height | 1,370 mm (53.9 in) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | BMW 2000C / 2000CS |
| Successor | BMW 6 Series (E24) |
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.
- ^ "1961 to 1970". Karmann Company History. Karmann.com. Archived from the original on 6 May 2009. Retrieved 2 December 2022.