Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 1 recorded run

BMW 3.0CS 0–60 Times

The BMW 3.0CS 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 1 recorded performance test sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Road & Track and more.

The fastest tested BMW 3.0CS is the 1973 BMW 3.0CS Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 10.00 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 17.20 seconds at 82.5 mph, according to Road & Track.

The slowest tested BMW 3.0CS is the 1973 BMW 3.0CS Coupe, which took 10.00 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.20 seconds at 82.5 mph, according to Road & Track.

Out of all the BMW 3.0CS tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 10.00 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 17.20 seconds at 82.50 mph.

Fastest 0–60 10.00sec 1973 Coupe · stock
Average 0–60 10.00sec Across 1 run
Avg ¼ Mile 17.20sec @ 82.5 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 10.00sec 1973 Coupe
1973 BMW 3.0CS

Across 1 verified run, the BMW 3.0CS ranges from 10.00 to 10.00 seconds 0–60, with a 10.00-second average.

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BMW 3.0CS 0–60 Times by Year and Trim

1 test · 1 year

1973 BMW 3.0CS

1 verified run
Avg 0–60 10.00 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 17.20 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#01
1973 BMW 3.0CS Coupe
10.00sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.20s ¼ mi @ 82.5 mph
0–60 mph
10.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.20 sec
Trap Speed
82.5 mph
Engine
3.0L I-6
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
4M
Horsepower
180 hp
Torque
195 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,100 lbs
Power-to-Weight
17.2 lbs/hp
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Road & Track
Overall Rank
#1 of 1
1973 BMW 3.0CS Coupe

How we verify BMW 3.0CS performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same BMW 3.0CS trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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BMW 3.0CS performance FAQs

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The quickest BMW 3.0CS on record is the 1973 BMW 3.0CS Coupe, which runs 0–60 mph in 10.00 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 17.20 seconds at 82.5 mph.
The slowest recorded BMW 3.0CS is the 1973 BMW 3.0CS Coupe, which takes 10.00 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 17.20 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 1 verified run, a BMW 3.0CS reaches 60 mph in 10.00 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 17.20 seconds at roughly 82.5 mph.
We have verified test data for 1 model year. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Road & Track. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Road & Track

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a BMW 3.0CS can do, not a single marketing claim.

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