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BMW 2800CS 0–60 Times

The BMW 2800CS 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 1 verified production test sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Road & Track and more.

The fastest tested production BMW 2800CS is the 1970 BMW 2800CS Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 9.30 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 17.40 seconds at 82.0 mph, according to Road & Track.

The slowest tested production BMW 2800CS is the 1970 BMW 2800CS Coupe, which took 9.30 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.40 seconds at 82.0 mph, according to Road & Track.

Across the 1 verified production test of the BMW 2800CS, the average 0–60 mph time is 9.30 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 17.40 seconds at 82.00 mph.

Fastest 0–60 9.30sec 1970 Coupe · stock
Average 0–60 9.30sec Across 1 production run
Avg ¼ Mile 17.40sec @ 82.0 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 9.30sec 1970 Coupe
1970 BMW 2800CS

Across 1 verified production run, the BMW 2800CS ranges from 9.30 to 9.30 seconds 0–60, with a 9.30-second average.

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BMW 2800CS 0–60 Times by Year and Trim

1 production test · 1 year
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1970 BMW 2800CS

1 production run
Avg 0–60 9.30 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 17.40 sec
Production Tests 1
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1970 BMW 2800CS Coupe
9.30sec 0–60
17.40s ¼ mi @ 82.0 mph
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0–60 mph
9.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.40 sec
Trap Speed
82.0 mph
Engine
2.8L I-6
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
4M
Horsepower
170 hp
Torque
177 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,130 lbs
Power-to-Weight
18.4 lbs/hp
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Road & Track
Overall Rank
#1 of 1 production runs
1970 BMW 2800CS Coupe

How we verify BMW 2800CS performance data

Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. 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 2800CS trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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BMW 2800CS performance FAQs

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The quickest production BMW 2800CS on record is the 1970 BMW 2800CS Coupe, which runs 0–60 mph in 9.30 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 17.40 seconds at 82.0 mph.
The slowest recorded production BMW 2800CS is the 1970 BMW 2800CS Coupe, which takes 9.30 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 17.40 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across the 1 verified production run, a BMW 2800CS reaches 60 mph in 9.30 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 17.40 seconds at roughly 82.0 mph.
We have verified test data for 1 model year, covering 1 production run. 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 2800CS can do, not a single marketing claim.

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