1972 BMW 1600 Touring specifications

1972 BMW 1600 Touring data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater estate/station wagon
Number of doors3
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 4110 mm 161.8 inches
Width 1590 mm 62.6 inches
Height 1380 mm 54.3 inches
Ground clearance 160 mm 6.3 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.64
Kerb weight 1030 kg 2271 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 52 litres 11.4 [13.7] 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)
84 PS (83 bhp) (62 kW)
at 5700 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
130 Nm (96 ft·lb) (13.3 kgm)
at 3500 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
39.3 kW/litre
53.5 ps/litre
52.7 bhp/litre
0.86 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
82.59 Nm/litre
1 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction cast iron block; light alloy head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.6:1
Fuel system 1 So PDSI 38 carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1037.9 kPa (150.5 psi)
Maximum 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)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
81.7 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 PS/kg
60.09 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
80.58 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
16.64 kg/kW
27.8 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
Front suspension I.MS.CS.LW.TrLi.
Rear suspension I.STA.CS.
Wheel size front 4.5 x 13
Wheel size rear 4.5 x 13
Tyres front 165 SR 13
Tyres rear 165 SR 13
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Front brake diameter 240 mm
Rear brake diameter
Braked area 2574 cm2
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.11
general
Carfolio.com ID55253
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 17.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1972 BMW 1600 Touring added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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