BMW New Class Saloon
4 Door Saloon with 4 speed Manual gearbox
1800
Comprehensive statistics for the second generation 1800 BMW New Class Saloon, a 4 door petrol saloon with a 4 speed manual gearbox. It has a front engine rear wheel drive (longitudinally mounted) configuration, producing 67 kW of power and 144 N⋅m of torque, providing a top speed of 161 km/h.
The BMW New Class 1800 started production in 1963 and was in production for approximately 8 years, stopping production in 1971. This particular variant was in production from 1963 until 1968.
The specification listed below is based on a variant produced in 1963.
Specification
| Trim | Not Specified |
|---|---|
| Seats | 5 |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Transmission Type | 4 Speed Manual |
| Body Style | Saloon |
| Layout | Front Engine Rear Wheel Drive (Longitudinally Mounted) |
| Engine | 1.8L I4 8V SOHC |
| Engine Code | M118 |
| Transmission | Not Specified |
| Steering | Not Specified |
| Suspension Front | Independent using Coil Springs |
| Suspension Rear | Independent using Coil Springs |
| Brakes Front | Disc |
| Brakes Rear | Drum |
| Braking System | Not Specified |
| VED | Not Specified |
| Effizienz | Not Specified |
| Insurance Group | Not Specified |
Performance
| Power (kW) | 67 kW @ 5,250 RPM |
|---|---|
| Torque (N⋅m) | 144 N⋅m @ 3,000 RPM |
| Redline (RPM) | |
| 0-80 km/h (0-50 mph) | |
| 0-96.6 km/h (0-60 mph) | 12 seconds |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | |
| 0-160.9 km/h (0-100 mph) | |
| Quarter Mile Time (seconds) | |
| Standing Kilometer Time (seconds) | |
| Top Speed (km/h) | 161 km/h |
| Weight US (kg) | 1,100 kg |
| Weight Distribution | Not Specified |
| Power to Weight Ratio (kW/kg) | 61 kW per ton |
| CO2 (g/km) | Not Specified |
| Drag Coefficient (Cd) | Not Specified |
| Frontal Area (m2) | Not Specified |
| Drag Area (CdA) | Not Specified |
| Max Load (kg) | |
| Towing Weight Unbraked (kg) | |
| Towing Weight Braked (kg) |
Dimensions
| Length (mm) | 4,500 mm |
|---|---|
| Width (mm) | 1,702 mm |
| Height (mm) | 1,441 mm |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 165 mm |
| Wheels |
Front: Not Specified Rear: Not Specified |
| Tyres |
Front: Not Specified Rear: Not Specified |
| Front Track (mm) | 1,321 mm |
| Rear Track (mm) | 1,372 mm |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2,550 mm |
| Turning Circle (m) | 9.6 m |
| Boot Capacity (L) |
Fuel Consumption
| Combined MPG | Not Specified |
|---|---|
| Urban MPG | Not Specified |
| Extra-Urban MPG | Not Specified |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (L) | 55 L |
Additional Information
| Engine Manufacturer: | BMW |
|---|---|
| Engine Cylinder Configuration: | I4 |
| Engine Position: | Front |
| Engine Layout: | Longitudinal |
| Engine Capacity (cc): | 1,766 |
| Aspiration: | NA |
| Bore and Stroke (mm): | 88.9 x 71.12 |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC |
| Valves: | 8 |
| Engine Compression Ratio: | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Management: | 1 Solex Carburettor |
| Catalytic Converter: | No |
| Top Gear Ratio: | 1 |
| Final Drive Ratio: | 4.11 |
Page Last Updated: 16th October 2020