1962 - BMW - 1800

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 1800 1962
2. 1800 1963
General Information
Make BMW
Model 1800
Production Year 1962
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
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 1415 mm     (55,7 in)
Ground Clearance 178 mm     (7 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,74
Weight 1043 kg     (2297,4 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 54,6 litre   (12 Imp gal ,  14,4 US gal)
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 1773 cc     (108,2 cu in)
Bore 84 mm     (3,31 in)
Stroke 80 mm     (3,15 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,05
Unitary Capacity 443,25 cc/cylinder    (27,05 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 8,6 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 So carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 90 HP     (67,1 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5250 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 144 N.m     (106,3 lb.ft ,  14,7 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 122,1 N.m    (5250 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 86,3 HP/ton    (64,3 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 50,8 HP/litre    (37,9 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph 13,7 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h -1 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 19 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 161 km/h   (100,1 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,22 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 3,5
Turning Circle Diameter 10,4 m    (34,1 ft)
Suspension (front) I.CS.
Suspension (rear) I.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)