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Key specs

BMW New Class Sedan June, 1962, December, 1964

What is the body type?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy?9.9 l/100 km
How fast is the car?150 km/h
0-100 km/h: 16.8 sec
How much power?80 Hp, 120 Nm
What is the engine size? l
1499 cm3
How many cylinders?4, Inline
How long is this vehicle?4500 mm
How wide is the vehicle?1710 mm
What is the curb weigh?1050 kg
What is the gross weigh?1450 kg
How many gears?4
What type is the gearbox?manual transmission

June, 1962-December, 1964 BMW New Class 1500 (80 Hp) Specs December, 1964

General information
Brand BMW
Model New Class
Generation New Class
Modification (Engine) 1500 (80 Hp)
Start of production June, 1962
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Seats5
Doors4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 9.9 l/100 km 23.76 US mpg
28.53 UK mpg
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h16.8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph16.8 sec
Maximum speed150 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio13.1 kg/Hp kg/Hp
Engine specs
Power 80 Hp @ 5900 rpm.
Power per litre 53.4 Hp/l
Torque 120 Nm @ 3000 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement1499 cm3
Number of cylinders4
Position of cylindersInline
Cylinder Bore82 mm
Piston Stroke71 mm
Compression ratio8.8
Number of valves per cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Engine oil capacity4.3 l
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1050 kg
Max. weight 1450 kg
Max load 400 kg
Fuel tank capacity 55 l
Dimensions
Length 4500 mm
Width 1710 mm
Height 1450 mm
Wheelbase 2550 mm
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission) 4
Front suspension McPherson
Rear suspension Independent, spring, Trailing arm
Front brakes Disc
Rear brakes Drum
Steering type Worm-reduction unit