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Specs of BMW New Class 1500 (80 Hp) /1962, 1963, 1964/

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Key specs

BMW New Class 1500 (80 Hp) /Sedan 1962 - 1964/

What is the body type of BMW New Class?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of BMW New Class 1500 (80 Hp)?
9.9 l/100 km
23.8 US mpg
28.5 UK mpg
10.1 km/l
How fast is 1962 New Class 1500 (80 Hp)?
150 km/h | 93 mph
0-100 km/h: 16.8 sec
0-60 mph: 16 sec
What is the power output of BMW New Class Sedan 1962 1500 (80 Hp)?
80 Hp, 120 Nm
89 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of BMW New Class Sedan 1962 1500 (80 Hp)?
1.5 l
1499 cm3
91.47 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1962 BMW 1500 (80 Hp)?
4, Inline
What is the drivetrain of BMW New Class Sedan 1962 1500 (80 Hp)?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1962 BMW New Class Sedan?
4500 mm
177.17 in.
What is the width of 1962 BMW New Class Sedan?
1710 mm
67.32 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1962 BMW New Class 1500 (80 Hp)?
1050 kg
2315 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1962 BMW New Class 1500 (80 Hp)?
1450 kg
3197 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1962 BMW New Class Sedan?
600 l
21.2 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1962 BMW New Class 1500 (80 Hp)?
4, manual transmission

General information

Brand
Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
1500 (80 Hp)
Start of production
June, 1962
End of production
December, 1964
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
9.9 l/100 km 23.8 US mpg
28.5 UK mpg
10.1 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
16.8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
16.8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
16 sec
Maximum speed
150 km/h 93 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
13.1 kg/Hp, 76.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
8.8 kg/Nm, 114.3 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
80 Hp @ 5900 rpm.
Power per litre
53.4 Hp/l
Torque
120 Nm @ 3000 rpm. 89 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M115
Engine displacement
1499 cm3 91.47 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
4
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
82 mm 3.23 in.
Piston Stroke
71 mm 2.8 in.
Compression ratio
8.8:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Carburettor
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine oil capacity
4.3 l 4.54 US qt | 3.78 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
7 l 7.4 US qt | 6.16 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1050 kg 2315 lbs.
Max. weight
1450 kg 3197 lbs.
Max load
400 kg 882 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
600 l 21.2 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
55 l 14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal

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, brakes and suspension specs

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, McPherson type
Rear suspension
Independent coil spring, Trailing arm
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering type
Worm-reduction unit