1961 - BMW - 1500

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 1500 1961
General Information
Make BMW
Model 1500
Production Year 1961
Country
Designer Michelotti
Production Number 23807
Model Code
Model Family New Class
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 4
Wheelbase 2550 mm     (100,4 in)
Front Track 1321 mm     (52 in)
Rear Track 1378 mm     (54,3 in)
Length 4427 mm     (174,3 in)
Width 1651 mm     (65 in)
Height 1427 mm     (56,2 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,74
Weight 1043 kg     (2297,4 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer BMW
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type SOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-4
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 8 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 1499 cc     (91,47 cu in)
Bore 82 mm     (3,23 in)
Stroke 71 mm     (2,8 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,15
Unitary Capacity 374,75 cc/cylinder    (22,87 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 8,8 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 So carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 80 HP     (59,7 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5700 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 118 N.m     (87,1 lb.ft ,  12 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 99,9 N.m    (5700 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 76,7 HP/ton    (57,2 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 53,4 HP/litre    (39,8 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h -1 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 150 km/h   (93,2 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,37 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.CS.
Suspension (rear) I.CS.
Brakes (front/rear)
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)