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1962 1500 (80 Hp)

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, fuel consumption performance specs, dimensions and volumes

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Brand

BMW

Generation

BMW New Class

Modification

1500 (80 Hp)

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1962, June

End of production

1964, Dec

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

55 l 14.53 US gal
12.1 UK gal

Engine displacement

1499 cm³ 91.47 cu. In.

Power

80 hp (at 5900 rpm)

Torque

120 Nm (at 3000 rpm) 88.51 lb. ft (at 3000 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

150 km/h 93 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

4

Kerb weight

1050 kg 2314.9 lbs

Length

4500 mm 177.17 in

Width

1710 mm 67.32 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Combined

9.9 l/100 km 23.76 US mpg
28.53 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

150 km/h 93 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

16.8 sec

0 - 60 mph

16 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

M115

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

Carburettor

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

1499 cm³ 91.47 cu. In.

Power

80 hp (at 5900 rpm)

Torque

120 Nm (at 3000 rpm) 88.51 lb. ft (at 3000 rpm)

Number of cylinders

4

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

82 mm 3.23 in

Piston Stroke

71 mm 2.8 in

Compression ratio

8.8

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

4.3 l 4.56 US qt
3.78 UK qt

Coolant

7 l 7.42 US qt
6.16 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

low Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4500 mm 177.17 in

Width

1710 mm 67.32 in

Height

1450 mm 57.09 in

Wheelbase

2550 mm 100.39 in

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

4

Brakes

- Front

Disc

- Rear

Drum

Steering type

Worm-reduction unit

Suspension

- Front

Independent type McPherson

- Rear

Independent coil spring, Trailing arm

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1050 kg 2314.9 lbs

Max. weight

1450 kg 3196.7 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

600 l 21.19 cu ft

- Max. roof load

400 kg 881.8 lbs

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BMW New Class 1500 (80 Hp) is made in 1962 1963 1964