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Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 84.00 mm × 71.00 mm 3.31 in × 2.8 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.6 litre 1574 cc (96.051 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction cast-iron block; light alloy h
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 8.60:1
Fuel system 1 So 38 PDSI carb
Maximum power
0-50 mph 9.00 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph -1.00 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 18.80 s
Standing km
Top speed 161 km/h (100 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 92.39 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 982 kPa (142.4 psi)
Specific torque 78.14 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm 6100 rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.18
Unitary capacity 393.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2500 mm
wheelbase 98.4 in
Length (milimeters) 4230 mm
Length (inches) 166.5 in
Width (milimeters) 1588 mm
Width (inches) 62.5 in
Height (milimeters) 1410 mm
Height (inches) 55.5 in
L:W ratio 1.69
Ground clearance (milimeters) 160 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 6.3 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 920 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2028 lb
Weight distribuiton 54.50 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 45.9 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 10.1 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 12.1 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering worm & roller
Turns lock-to-lock 3.500
Turning circle 10.40 m
Tyres 6.00 x 13
Wheels 4.5 x 13
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Brake ∅ 240 mm
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 4.11

General information

RAC rating 17.5
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1966 BMW 1600 PDF Manual
1600 picture
Designer unknown
Year 1966

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