(1966 model)
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1966 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 1600 | Issued until | |
| Serie | 1600 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4230 mm / 166.5 in / 166.5 in | Ground clearance | 160 mm / 6.3 in / 6.3 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1588 mm / 62.5 in / 62.5 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.69 |
| Height | 1410 mm / 55.5 in / 55.5 in | Total (curb) weight | 920 kg / 2028 lb / 2028 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2500 mm / 98.4 in / 98.4 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1334 mm / 52.5 in / 52.5 in | Weight distribution (front) | 54.5 % / 54.5 % / 54.5 % |
| Track rear | 1334 mm / 52.5 in / 52.5 in | Fuel capacity | 46 l / 10.1 UK gal / 12.1 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 | cast-iron block; light alloy head | Bore | 84.0 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 71.0 mm / 2.80 in / 2.80 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.18 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Engine displacement | 1574 cm3 / 96.1 cu in / 96.1 cu in |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Unitary capacity | 393.50 cm3/cylinder / 24.013 cu in/cylinder / 24.013 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | wet | Compression ratio | 8.6 : 1 |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 63.4 kW / 86.2 hp / 86.2 hp at 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 123.0 Nm / 90.7 lbft / 90.7 lbft at 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | 6100 rpm / 6100 rpm / 6100 rpm |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 62.5 kW / 85.0 bhp / 85.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 54.0 kW/l / 1.203 bhp/cu in / 1.203 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 78.14 Nm/l / 0.684 lbft/cu in / 0.684 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 | 4.11 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 9.00 s / 9.00 s / 9.00 s | Top (maximal) speed | 161 km/h / 100 mph / 100 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 92.39 kW/ton / 125.62 bhp/ton / 125.62 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 | worm & roller | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3.50 | Turning circle | 10.40 m / 34.12 ft / 34.12 ft |
| Suspension front | I.MS.CS. | Suspension rear | I.STA.CS. |
| Wheels front | 4.5 x 13 | Wheels rear | 4.5 x 13 |
| Tyres front | 6.00 x 13 | Tyres rear | 6.00 x 13 |
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | 240 mm / 9.4 in / 9.4 in | Brake diameter rear | |
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 1600
