(1962 model)
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1962 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 1800 | Issued until | |
| Serie | 1800 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4427 mm / 174.3 in / 174.3 in | Ground clearance | 178 mm / 7.0 in / 7.0 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1651 mm / 65.0 in / 65.0 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.74 |
| Height | 1415 mm / 55.7 in / 55.7 in | Total (curb) weight | 1043 kg / 2299 lb / 2299 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2550 mm / 100.4 in / 100.4 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1321 mm / 52.0 in / 52.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1378 mm / 54.3 in / 54.3 in | Fuel capacity | 55 l / 12.0 UK gal / 14.4 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMW | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 84.0 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 80.0 mm / 3.15 in / 3.15 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.05 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 1773 cm3 / 108.2 cu in / 108.2 cu in | |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Unitary capacity | 443.25 cm3/cylinder / 27.049 cu in/cylinder / 27.049 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 8.6 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 67.1 kW / 91.2 hp / 91.2 hp at 5250 rpm / 5250 rpm / 5250 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 144.0 Nm / 106.2 lbft / 106.2 lbft at 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 66.2 kW / 90.0 bhp / 90.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 50.8 kW/l / 1.132 bhp/cu in / 1.132 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 81.22 Nm/l / 0.710 lbft/cu in / 0.710 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1.00 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 4.22 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 161 km/h / 100 mph / 100 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 13.70 s / 13.70 s / 13.70 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 86.29 kW/ton / 117.32 bhp/ton / 117.32 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3.50 | Turning circle | 10.40 m / 34.12 ft / 34.12 ft |
| Suspension front | I.CS. | Suspension rear | I.CS. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 1800
