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BMW 1800

(1963 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)BMWIssued from1963
Model1800Issued until
Serie1800Number made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerBMWCountryDE,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typesedan (saloon)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4500 mm / 177.2 in / 177.2 inGround clearance165 mm / 6.5 in / 6.5 in
Width1702 mm / 67.0 in / 67.0 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.76
Height1441 mm / 56.7 in / 56.7 inTotal (curb) weight1100 kg / 2425 lb / 2425 lb
Wheelbase2550 mm / 100.4 in / 100.4 inDry weight
Track front1321 mm / 52.0 in / 52.0 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1372 mm / 54.0 in / 54.0 inFuel capacity55 l / 12.0 UK gal / 14.4 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficientFrontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves8
Engine ManufacturerBMWValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore88.9 mm / 3.50 in / 3.50 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke71.1 mm / 2.80 in / 2.80 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio1.25
Engine Main bearings5Engine displacement1766 cm3 / 107.8 cu in / 107.8 cu in
Cam DesignSOHC (single overhead camshaft)Unitary capacity441.50 cm3/cylinder / 26.942 cu in/cylinder / 26.942 cu in/cylinder
SumpCompression ratio8.6 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power67.1 kW / 91.2 hp / 91.2 hp at 5250 rpm / 5250 rpm / 5250 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque144.0 Nm / 106.2 lbft / 106.2 lbft at 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output66.2 kW / 90.0 bhp / 90.0 bhp
Catalytic converternoSpecific output51.0 kW/l / 1.136 bhp/cu in / 1.136 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque81.54 Nm/l / 0.713 lbft/cu in / 0.713 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears4
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio1.00
  Final gear (drive) ratio4.11

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed161 km/h / 100 mph / 100 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)12.00 s / 12.00 s / 12.00 sPower-to-weight ratio81.82 kW/ton / 111.24 bhp/ton / 111.24 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringworm & roller  
Turns lock-to-lock3.80Turning circle9.60 m / 31.50 ft / 31.50 ft
Suspension frontI.CS.Suspension rearI.CS.
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardrum
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 1800

 
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