BMW New Class Models (1962-1971)
The support from Herbert Quandt and a new product concept enabled BMW to chart a roadmap to profitability with the advanced small car BMW 700. The new design and technical developments had a distinct profile compared with all its predecessors. The final breakthrough came from 1961 with the “New Class”. The long-awaited mid-range BMW 1500 was an impressive car with straightforward design, sporty handling and numerous engine versions. The cars in the “New Class” were among the first BMW models to feature BMW’s signature “Hofmeister kink” in the C-pillar.
BMW 1500
As the first model of BMW series “New Class” of the BMW was presented in 1500 at the 1961 Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt. It was a modern, sporty and elegantly designed car. Resplendent in virginal white, one of the two prototypes of the mid-range car from Munich slowly rotated on a closed-off turntable. A few metres away stood its twin, inviting visitors to touch it and even sit behind the wheel. Anyone who managed to secure a spot in front of the adjacent knee-high barrier had an unhampered view of the impressive four-door model performing its slow-motion pirouettes. A flat panel under the front bumper gave a brief summary of its salient cutting-edge specifications: 4 cylinders in-line, 75 hp at 5,500 rpm, 5-bearing crankshaft, OHC, front strut suspension, rear semi-trailing arm, front disc brakes, top speed 150 km/h, weight (fully fuelled) approx. 950 kg. Not even the strikingly elegant eight-cylinder 3200 CS Coupé alongside it, revealed to the public for the first time, could detract from the sheer magnetic pull of this new model.
General data
Construction………………………….1962 – 1964
Number produce …………………….23.807
Price……………………………………DM 9,485
Specifications
Motorart……………………………….4-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm………………………1499
Rated power…………………………..80 PS bei 5700 U / min
Maximum speed in km / h……………150
Dimensions (L/H/B) in mm…………..4500x1710x1450
Weight in kg…………………………..1050
BMW 1600
BMW 1500 was replaced by the 83 hp BMW 1600, the outwardly no different from its predecessor and remained until 1966 as the entry model of a new class in the program.
General data
Construction………………………….1964 – 1966
Number produce …………………….10.278
Price……………………………………DM 9,485
Specifications
Motorart……………………………….4-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm………………………1573
Rated power………………………….83 PS bei 5500 U / min
Maximum speed in km / h……………155
Dimensions (L/H/B) in mm…………..4500x1710x1450
Weight in kg…………………………..1070
BMW 1800
After the production of the BMW 1500 in 1962, quickly followed by other representatives of the “new class”. Together with the BMW 1800 TI, the hitherto most sporty variant, the BMW 1800 celebrated its debut at the IAA 1963. Due to its balance, the 90 bhp BMW developed in 1800 the most successful model of this series and remained until 1971 in the program.
General data
Construction………………………….1963 – 1971
Number produce …………………….138.772
Price……………………………………DM 9,985
Specifications
Motorart……………………………….4-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm………………………1773
Rated power…………………………..90 PS bei 5250 U / min
Maximum speed in km / h……………160
Dimensions (L/H/B) in mm…………..4500x1710x1450
Weight in kg…………………………..1070, abs MJ 1969: 1130
BMW 1800 TI
The BMW 1800 TI, its debut at the IAA 1963., The BMW 1800 TI spoke particularly sporty customers and moved with an engine power of 110 hp and very good performance already in the vicinity adult sports cars.
General data
Construction………………………….1964 – 1968
Number produce …………………….21.116
Price……………………………………DM 10,960
Specifications
Motorart……………………………….4-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm………………………1773
Rated power………………………….110 PS bei 5800 U / min
Maximum speed in km / h……………170
Dimensions (L/H/B) in mm…………..4500x1710x1450
Weight in kg…………………………..1040
BMW 1800 TI / SA
Especially for sports competition offered BMW from 1965 to 1800 TI / SA to. With two twin carburettors and a higher compression engine delivered 130 hp and made the fast family sedan a serious racing touring cars. Due to their reliability could be achieved with this fast BMW Viertürern many international successes. It emerged only 200 BMW TI / SA, which now belong to the special rarities.
General data
Construction………………………….1965 – 1965
Number produce …………………….200
Price……………………………………DM 13,500
Specifications
Motorart……………………………….4-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm………………………1773
Rated power………………………….130 PS bei 6100 U / min
Maximum speed in km / h……………186
Dimensions (L/H/B) in mm…………..4500x1710x1450
Weight in kg………………………….1050
BMW 2000
In 1966 with the type BMW 2000, one of the most successful models of this series. The powerful 100 hp engine and a compact but well-equipped and comfortable body gave a particularly balanced automobile. Only in 1972 this model was replaced with the typical rectangular headlights of the BMW 520, the first BMW 5 Series.
General data
Construction………………………….1966 – 1972
Number produce …………………….119.767
Price……………………………………DM 11,475
Specifications
Motorart……………………………….4-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm………………………1990
Rated power………………………….100 PS bei 5500 U / min
Maximum speed in km / h……………168
Dimensions (L/H/B) in mm…………..4500x1710x1445
Weight in kg…………………………..1150; abs MJ 1969: 1130
BMW 2000 TI
In 1966 the sportier variant BMW 2000 TI with the 120 PS petrol engine of the BMW 2000 CS coupe launched in 1965. A little later the variant BMW he was in 2000 made TILUX with the rectangular headlights and the luxurious facilities of BMW 2000 to the side. This variant remained in production until 1971. The BMW 2000 TI, however, ran out after 6,482 copies produced in 1968.
General data
Construction………………………….1966 – 1968
Number produce …………………….6.482
Price……………………………………DM 11,750
Specifications
Motorart……………………………….4-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm………………………1990
Rated power………………………….120 PS bei 5500 U / min
Maximum speed in km / h……………180
Dimensions (L/H/B) in mm…………..4500x1710x1450
Weight in kg…………………………..1100
BMW 2000 tilux
TILUX With the BMW 2000, BMW launched in the fall of 1966, a model on the market, which combined the sporty engine of the BMW 2000 TI with the extensive equipment of the BMW 2000. The client was thus able to acquire the perfect sports sedan, well equipped and comfortable, but fast as a sports car. Externally, showed the new model with the rectangular headlights and tail lights as well as the abundant chrome ornament in the guise of the BMW 2000.
General data
Construction………………………….1966 – 1971
Number produce …………………….17.440
Price……………………………………DM 12,750
Specifications
Motorart……………………………….4-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm………………………1990
Rated power………………………….120 PS bei 5500 U / min
Maximum speed in km / h……………180
Dimensions (L/H/B) in mm…………..4500x1710x1450
Weight in kg…………………………..1140
BMW 2000 tii
The most powerful representatives of BMW from 1962 to 1972 produced series “New Class” was the Type 2000 tii with fuel injection engine. The new top model BMW became the first car in series with this advanced technology. The already known from other models in the new class two-liter engine now delivered 130 hp and helped the BMW 2000 tii to exceptional performance.
General data
Construction………………………….1970 – 1971
Number produce …………………….1.952
Price……………………………………DM 14,286
Specifications
Motorart4-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm………………………1990
Rated power…………………………..130 PS bei 5800 U / min
Maximum speed in km / h……………185
Dimensions (L/H/B) in mm……………4500x1330x1450
Weight in kg…………………………..1140
