1961 BMW 1500

New Class

The BMW 1500 is a 4 door saloon (sedan)-bodied car designed by Michelotti with a front positioned engine supplying power to the rear wheels. The BMW 1500 belongs to the New Class range of cars from BMW. Its engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 1.5 litre, single overhead camshaft 4 cylinder with 2 valves per cylinder. This unit produces 80 bhp (81 PS/60 kW) of power at 5700 rpm, and maximum torque of 118 N·m (87 lb·ft/12 kgm) at 3000 rpm. A 4 speed manual gearbox supplies the power to the wheels. Quoted weight at the kerb is 1043 kg. The BMW 1500 is claimed to manage a maxiumum speed of 150 km/h (93 mph).
Full specs

Body type
4 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
4427 mm
Weight
1043 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.5 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
81 PS / 80 bhp / 60 kW @ 5700 rpm
Torque
118 Nm / 87 ft.lb / 12 kgm @ 3000 rpm
Top speed
150 km/h / 93 mph

1961 BMW 1500 (1962) specifications

1961 BMW 1500 (1962) data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	4
Designer	Michelotti
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2550 mm	100.4 inches
Track/tread (front)	1321 mm	52 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1378 mm	54.3 inches
Length	4427 mm	174.3 inches
Width	1651 mm	65 inches
Height	1427 mm	56.2 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.74
Kerb weight	1043 kg	2299 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	BMW
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	1.5 litre 1499 cc (91.475 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	82 × 71 mm 3.23 × 2.8 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.15
Valve gear	single overhead camshaft (SOHC) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output	81 PS (80 bhp) (60 kW) at 5700 rpm
maximum torque	118 Nm (87 ft·lb) (12 kgm) at 3000 rpm
Specific output	39.8 kW/litre 54.1 ps/litre 53.4 bhp/litre 0.87 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	78.72 Nm/litre 0.95 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	8.8:1
Fuel system	1 So carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	989.2 kPa (143.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	374.75 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	150 km/h (93 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 77.77 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.08 PS/kg 57.2 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 kW/kg 76.7 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.08 bhp/kg 0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 17.48 kg/kW 29.2 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.CS.
Rear suspension	I.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	4.37
general
Carfolio.com ID	56452
Production total	23807
Model code
Model family	New Class
RAC rating	16.7
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1961 BMW 1500 (1962) added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.