Compare: BMW New Class 1963 Sedan 90 Hp

General information

Brand

BMW

Model

New Class

Generation

New Class

Modification (Engine)

1800 (90 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

September, 1963

End of production

August, 1968

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

11 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

13.2 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

13.2 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

12.5 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

160 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

11.9 kg/Hp, 84.1 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

7.5 kg/Nm, 133.6 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

90 Hp @ 5250 rpm.

Power per litre

50.8 Hp/l

Torque

143 Nm @ 3000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M118

Engine displacement

1773 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

84 mm

Piston Stroke

80 mm

Compression ratio

8.6

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

4.3 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

7 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1070 kg

Max. weight

1470 kg

Max load

400 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

600 l

Fuel tank capacity

53 l

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1200 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

500 kg

Dimensions

Length

4500 mm

Width

1710 mm

Height

1450 mm

Wheelbase

2550 mm

Front track

1320 mm

Rear (Back) track

1366 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

150 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

9.6 m

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

3 gears, automatic 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