1975 BMW 1804 specifications

1975 BMW 1804 data
Applicable to the South African domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2500 mm 98.4 inches
Track/tread (front) 1320 mm 52 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1320 mm 52 inches
Length 4465 mm 175.8 inches
Width 1610 mm 63.4 inches
Height 1390 mm 54.7 inches
Ground clearance 150 mm 5.9 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.79
Kerb weight 1020 kg 2249 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 58 litres 12.8 [15.3] 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
1766 cc
(107.768 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 88.9 × 71.12 mm
3.5 × 2.8 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.25
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
90 PS (89 bhp) (66 kW)
at 5500 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
141 Nm (104 ft·lb) (14.4 kgm)
at 3000 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
37.6 kW/litre
51.1 ps/litre
50.4 bhp/litre
0.83 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
79.84 Nm/litre
0.97 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.6:1
Fuel system 1 Solex 40 PDSI carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1003.3 kPa (145.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 441.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 12.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 165 km/h (103 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
88.47 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 PS/kg
65.07 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 kW/kg
87.25 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
15.37 kg/kW
25.67 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
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 5J x 14
Wheel size rear 5J x 14
Tyres front 165 SR 14
Tyres rear 165 SR 14
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Front brake diameter 268 mm
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.13
general
Carfolio.com ID303457
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 19.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1975 BMW 1804 added 2012-12-28.
Last modified 2020-02-02.
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