BMW New Class 1800 (90 Hp) 1963

General Information

Modification (Engine)

1800 (90 Hp)

Start of production

1963 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

End of production

1968 year

Engine

Power

90 Hp @ 5250 rpm.

Power per litre

50.8 Hp/l

Engine location

Front, Longitudinal

Number of cylinders

Position of cylinders

Inline

Compression ratio

8.6

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Torque

143 Nm @ 3000 rpm.

Engine displacement

1773

Cylinder Bore

84 mm

Piston Stroke

80 mm

Engine oil capacity

4.3 l

Coolant

7 l

Fuel System

Carburettor

Valvetrain

SOHC

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1366 mm

Width

1710 mm

Height

1450 mm

Length

4500 mm

Front track

1320 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

9.6

Wheelbase

2550 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

150 mm

Performance Characteristics

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

13.2 sec

Weight-to-power ratio

11.9 kg/Hp, 84.1 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

7.5 kg/Nm, 133.6 Nm/tonne

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

11 l

Maximum speed

160 km/h

Volume and Weight

Max load

400 kg

Kerb Weight

1070 kg

Fuel tank capacity

53 l

Permitted trailer load without brakes

500 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

600 l

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1200 kg

Max. weight

1470 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 coil spring

Rear suspension

Independent coil spring, Trailing arm

Front brakes

Disc, 268 mm

Rear brakes

Drum, 250 mm

Steering type

Worm-reduction unit

BMW New Class 1800 (90 Hp)