| General information |
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| Brand | BMW |
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| Model | New Class |
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| Generation | New Class |
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| Modification (Engine) | 1500 (80 Hp) |
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| Start of production | June, 1962 year |
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| End of production | December, 1964 year |
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| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type | Sedan |
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| Seats | 5 |
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| Doors | 4 |
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| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined |
9.9 l/100 km
23.76 US mpg28.53 UK mpg10.1 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 16.8 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 16.8 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 16 sec |
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| Maximum speed |
150 km/h
93.21 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 13.1 kg/Hp, 76.2 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio | 8.8 kg/Nm, 114.3 Nm/tonne |
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| Engine specs |
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| Power | 80 Hp @ 5900 rpm. |
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| Power per litre | 53.4 Hp/l |
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| Torque |
120 Nm @ 3000 rpm.
88.51 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Engine Model/Code | M115 |
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| Engine displacement |
1499 cm3
91.47 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
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| Position of cylinders | Inline |
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| Cylinder Bore |
82 mm
3.23 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
71 mm
2.8 in. |
| Compression ratio | 8.8 |
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| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
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| Fuel System | Carburettor |
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| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain | SOHC |
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| Engine oil capacity |
4.3 l
4.54 US qt | 3.78 UK qt |
| Oil viscosity | No Data |
| Engine oil specification |
| Coolant |
7 l
7.4 US qt | 6.16 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
1050 kg
2314.85 lbs. |
| Max. weight |
1450 kg
3196.7 lbs. |
| Max load |
400 kg
881.85 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum |
600 l
21.19 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
55 l
14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
4500 mm
177.17 in. |
| Width |
1710 mm
67.32 in. |
| Height |
1450 mm
57.09 in. |
| Wheelbase |
2550 mm
100.39 in. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 4 |
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| Front suspension | McPherson |
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| Rear suspension | Independent, spring, Trailing arm |
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| Front brakes | Disc |
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| Rear brakes | Drum |
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| Steering type | Worm-reduction unit |
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