3.0L “6”?

[Milan]

Hi all,

I’ve been restoring this e3 3.0L automatic for last 2 years. I came across these old pictures and what stood out to me was the “3.0L 6” emblem on the back, does anyone know what the 6 means? I think it’s just “new six” or the amount of cilinders. It does not look original, just like the 3 on the side of the fender. Anyways, I am sure someone in this forum knows more.

 

[HB Chris]

Someone added those as they are not original. The L is pretty rare.

 

[bmw2800cs]

Someone added those as they are not original. The L is pretty rare.

What does the L mean? Is it like a 740il which has an extended chasis?

 

[Clubsport_CSi]

The 2.8L, 3.0L and 3.3L have a 10cm longer chassis (no idea how much this is in inches )

One cool feature about the 3.3L is the crankshaft - in contrast to the other engines (also in contrast to the 3.3Li) it has 88.4mm lift. Nice to build a stroker engine.

 

[bmw2800cs]

The 2.8L, 3.0L and 3.3L have a 10cm longer chassis (no idea how much this is in inches )

One cool feature about the 3 3L is the crankshaft - in contrast to the other engines (also in contrast to the 3.3Li) it has 88.4mm lift. Nice to build a stroker engine.

Yes according to Nate Bargatze - How do you translate Centimeters to inches? "Nobody knows".

 

[HB Chris]

2.54 cm equals 1 inch so 4 inches longer

 

[bmw2800cs]

2.54 cm equals 1 inch so 4 inches longer

Im sorry but Im going with Nate's answer. For we are Americans

 

[Milan]

Thanks to you all for the replies

I was aware of the L and it’s meaning, my question was about the 6 but i suppose it’s added by one of the owners and means something like new six.

 

[restart]

I think it’s an upside down “e”. As in 528e or 325e.
?

 

[bavbob]

Why didn't we get the same color options as our Euro counterparts (unless this is an aftermarket color)? Yesterday at the Boston Concourse there was a Euro e24 from 1985, two tone with a kinda brown on top and grey on the bottom with those amazing herringbone cloth seats!

 

[Milan]

This is a original color, it’s called 055 anthrazitgrau. Maybe this site gives you more information on colors https://bmw-e3-club.de/lackfarben/

 

[HB Chris]

Why didn't we get the same color options as our Euro counterparts (unless this is an aftermarket color)? Yesterday at the Boston Concourse there was a Euro e24 from 1985, two tone with a kinda brown on top and grey on the bottom with those amazing herringbone cloth seats!

We got Anthracite in the 74 model year. I don’t think there were ever any two-tone e24s.