BMW New Class 1500 (80 Hp) 1962

General Information

Modification (Engine)

1500 (80 Hp)

Start of production

1962 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

End of production

1964 year

Engine

Power

80 Hp @ 5900 rpm.

Power per litre

53.4 Hp/l

Engine location

Front, Longitudinal

Number of cylinders

Position of cylinders

Inline

Compression ratio

8.8

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Torque

120 Nm @ 3000 rpm.

Engine displacement

1499

Cylinder Bore

82 mm

Piston Stroke

71 mm

Engine oil capacity

4.3 l

Coolant

7 l

Fuel System

Carburettor

Valvetrain

SOHC

Dimensions

Width

1710 mm

Height

1450 mm

Length

4500 mm

Wheelbase

2550 mm

Performance Characteristics

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

16.8 sec

Weight-to-power ratio

13.1 kg/Hp, 76.2 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

8.8 kg/Nm, 114.3 Nm/tonne

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

9.9 l

Maximum speed

150 km/h

Volume and Weight

Max load

400 kg

Kerb Weight

1050 kg

Fuel tank capacity

55 l

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

600 l

Max. weight

1450 kg

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

4 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Independent type McPherson

Rear suspension

Independent coil spring, Trailing arm

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum

Steering type

Worm-reduction unit

BMW New Class 1500 (80 Hp)