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BMW 1500 {New Class}

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 82.00 mm × 71.00 mm 3.23 in × 2.8 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.5 litre 1499 cc (91.475 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.80:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
Maximum power 81.1 PS (80.0 bhp) (59.7 kW) @ 5700 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph -1.00 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 150 km/h (93 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 76.7 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 118.0 Nm (87 ft·lb) (12 kgm) @ 3000 rpm
bmep 989.2 kPa (143.5 psi)
Specific torque 78.72 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.15
Unitary capacity 374.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2550 mm
wheelbase 100.4 in
Length (milimeters) 4427 mm
Length (inches) 174.3 in
Width (milimeters) 1651 mm
Width (inches) 65 in
Height (milimeters) 1427 mm
Height (inches) 56.2 in
L:W ratio 1.74
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1043 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2299 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (US Gal)

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 4.37

General information

RAC rating 16.7
Number made 23807
Model code
Model family New Class
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1961 BMW 1500 {New Class} PDF Manual
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Designer Michelotti
Year 1961

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