General information
BrandBMW
Model New Class
Generation New Class Coupe
Modification (Engine) 2000 C (100 Hp) Automatic
Start of production November, 1965 year
End of production April, 1972 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeCoupe
Seats 4
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 10.7 l/100 km 21.98 US mpg26.4 UK mpg9.35 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h14.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph14.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 13.5 sec
Maximum speed 172 km/h 106.88 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 11.8 kg/Hp, 84.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 7.5 kg/Nm, 133.1 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 100 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre 50.3 Hp/l
Torque 157 Nm @ 3000 rpm. 115.8 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M05
Engine displacement 1990 cm3 121.44 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Position of cylinders Inline
Cylinder Bore 89 mm 3.5 in.
Piston Stroke 80 mm 3.15 in.
Compression ratio 8.5
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel System Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Engine oil capacity 4.25 l 4.49 US qt | 3.74 UK qt
Oil viscosity No Data
Engine oil specification
Coolant 7 l 7.4 US qt | 6.16 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1180 kg 2601.45 lbs.
Max. weight 1580 kg 3483.3 lbs.
Max load 400 kg 881.85 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 450 l 15.89 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 53 l 14 US gal | 11.66 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4529 mm 178.31 in.
Width 1675 mm 65.94 in.
Height 1360 mm 53.54 in.
Wheelbase 2550 mm 100.39 in.
Front track 1330 mm 52.36 in.
Rear (Back) track 1376 mm 54.17 in.
Front overhang 942 mm 37.09 in.
Rear overhang 1036 mm 40.79 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 140 mm 5.51 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 9.8 m 32.15 ft.
Departure angle 10.8°
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission) 3
Front suspension Spring Strut, Wishbone
Rear suspension Independent, spring, Trailing arm
Front brakesDisc, 272 mm
Rear brakesDrum, 250 mm
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Wheel rims size5.5J x 14