1962 BMW 1800 specifications

1962 BMW 1800 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
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 1415 mm 55.7 inches
Ground clearance 178 mm 7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.74
Kerb weight 1043 kg 2299 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 54.6 litres 12 [14.4] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.8 litre
1773 cc
(108.195 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 84 × 80 mm
3.31 × 3.15 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.05
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(Net)
91 PS (90 bhp) (67 kW)
at 5250 rpm
maximum torque
(Net)
144 Nm (106 ft·lb) (14.7 kgm)
at 3000 rpm
Specific output
(Net)
37.9 kW/litre
51.5 ps/litre
50.8 bhp/litre
0.83 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(Net)
81.22 Nm/litre
0.98 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.6:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1020.6 kPa (148 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 443.25 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 13.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 19 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 161 km/h (100 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
87.49 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 PS/kg
64.35 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
86.29 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
15.54 kg/kW
25.96 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.CS.
Rear suspension I.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.22
general
Carfolio.com ID56430
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 17.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1962 BMW 1800 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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