1966 BMW 1600 specifications

1966 BMW 1600 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2500 mm 98.4 inches
Track/tread (front) 1330 mm 52.4 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1330 mm 52.4 inches
Length 4230 mm 166.5 inches
Width 1590 mm 62.6 inches
Height 1410 mm 55.5 inches
Ground clearance 160 mm 6.3 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.69
Kerb weight 920 kg 2028 lb
Weight distribution 54.5% front
fuel tank capacity 46 litres 10.1 [12.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.6 litre
1574 cc
(96.051 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 84 × 71 mm
3.31 × 2.8 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.18
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
86 PS (85 bhp) (63 kW)
at 5800 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
123 Nm (91 ft·lb) (12.5 kgm)
at 3000 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
40.3 kW/litre
54.8 ps/litre
54 bhp/litre
0.88 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
78.14 Nm/litre
0.94 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction cast-iron block; light alloy head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.6:1
Fuel system 1 Solex 38 PDSI carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 982 kPa (142.4 psi)
Maximum RPM 6100 rpm
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 393.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 9 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 13.3 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 18.8 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 161 km/h (100 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
93.68 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 PS/kg
68.9 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 kW/kg
92.39 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
14.51 kg/kW
24.24 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
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 3.500
Turning circle 10.40 m
Front suspension I.MS.CS.
Rear suspension I.STA.CS.
Wheel size front 4½ x 13
Wheel size rear 4½ x 13
Tyres front 6.00 x 13
Tyres rear 6.00 x 13
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Front brake diameter 240 mm
Rear brake diameter 200 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.11
general
Carfolio.com ID51986
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 17.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1966 BMW 1600 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1574 cm3/96.1cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 78 kW 960 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1574 cm3/96.1cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 78 kW 960 kg
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1290 cm3/78.7cuin 85 PS 84 bhp 63 kW 900 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 1290 cm3/78.7cuin 85 PS 84 bhp 63 kW 940 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1682 cm3/102.6cuin 85 PS 84 bhp 63 kW 1016 kg
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1584 cm3/96.7cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 939 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1584 cm3/96.7cuin 84 PS 83 bhp 62 kW 943 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4M 1298 cm3/79.2cuin 86 PS 85 bhp 63 kW 1120 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4M 1298 cm3/79.2cuin 86 PS 85 bhp 63 kW 1115 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4M 1298 cm3/79.2cuin 86 PS 85 bhp 63 kW 985 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1618 cm3/98.7cuin 88 PS 87 bhp 65 kW
sedan/​saloon FF 4M 1709 cm3/104.3cuin 81 PS 80 bhp 60 kW 925 kg
sedan/​saloon FF 4M 1855 cm3/113.2cuin 87 PS 86 bhp 64 kW 1097 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1591 cm3/97.1cuin 85 PS 84 bhp 63 kW 985 kg
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1591 cm3/97.1cuin 85 PS 84 bhp 63 kW 990 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 1591 cm3/97.1cuin 85 PS 84 bhp 63 kW 985 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 2A 1591 cm3/97.1cuin 85 PS 84 bhp 63 kW 950 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1588 cm3/96.9cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 965 kg
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2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1778 cm3/108.5cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1778 cm3/108.5cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1778 cm3/108.5cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW
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