Maximum safety and comfort:

disc brakes and spring-assisted telescopic suspension

Engine
Cubic capacity
Bore and stroke
Maximum B.H.P.
Maximum torque
Valve control
Valves
Compression ratio
Carburettor
Transmission
Gear ratios

Gear lever
Rear axle gear rafio
Front suspension
Rear suspension

Steering
Tyres
Foot brake
Hand brake
Body
Wheelbase
Track width
Overall length
Overall width
Overall height
Weigh t, un laden
Max. permissible weight
Turning circle dia.
Ground clearance
Top speed
Fuel tank capacity
Power and elasticity: the BMW 1500 four-cylinder power unit
with overhead camshaft

Rood-holding and cornering stability:

the BMW rear suspension

four-stroke engine, four cylinders in line,

water-cooled
91.5 cu. in. (1,499 c. c.)
3.23x2.80 in. (82x71 mm.)
75 (DIN) at 5,500 r.p.m.
86.8 ft. lb. (12 mkg.)
overhead camshaft with rockers, driven by
automatically retensioning double roller
chain with oil damper
inclined O.H.V.
8.2: 1
Solex downdraught carburettor, worm air
induction, waler-heated intake
4-speed gearbox with Porsche synchromesh
system for all forward speeds; 1 reverse speed
I: 3.592: 1
11:2.105:1
Il l: 1.419: 1
Top: 1: 1
R: 4.028: 1
centre-floor gear lever

4.11 : 1
spring-assisted telescopic suspension, with
anti-roll bar and link, rubber-mounted, spring
elongation 6.9 in. (175 mm.)
independent wheel springs, wheel suspended
on angular longitudinal links, air-cushioned
coil springs, spring elongation 6.9 in. (175 mm.),
double-action telescopic shock absorbers
with long damping range
ZF-Gemmer steering unit-with worm and rol ler,
three-link tie rod, ratio 15.5
5.90x13 in.
front: fixed-yoke disc brakes
rear: simplex sliding shoe drum brakes, 9.1 in.
(230 mm.) dia., 1.6 in. (40 mm.) wide
acting on rear wheels, lever between front
seats
torsion-resistant all-steel body, welded to
bottom assembly, light-weight construction
100.4 in. (2,550 mm.)
front 52in. (1,320mm.), rear 54.1 in. (1,374mm.)
174.3 in. (1,440 mm.)
65.0 in. (1,650 mm.)
55.7 in. (1,415 mm.), with load
2,094 lbs. (950 kgs.), wi th fuel and water
2,910 lbs. (1,320 kgs.)
31 ft. (9.45 m.)
6.9 in. (175 mm.), with load
94 m.p.h. (150 km./h.)
approx. 12 Imp. gals. (14 U.S. gals.; 53 litres)

Design and specifications subjects to change without notice.

I Printed in Germany W 218 e 6 10. 61

The new BMW 1500 offers more than you would expect from a newcomer and
more than all that the motoring world takes for granted in a BMW. This car does
not merely complete the range of BMW models, it marks a new peak in BMW's
long tradition of automotive engineering.
But try it yourself, get behind the wheel: the BMW 1500, its sparkling performance, its graceful elegance and its superbly designed interior will at once
arouse your enthusiasm. Put it in top gear at a "crawling" speed of 15 m.p.h.
and see how smoothly it accelerates without a jerk or shudder up to a dashing
speed of 95 miles per hour. Then step on the brake and you will feel the safe,
powerful and even grip of the heavy-duty disc brakes. These are only two of the
many features which distinguish the new BMW 1500 and give its happy owner
that feeling of snug safety and confident ease. It is truly a
car of tomorrow for the forward-looklng man of today!

Its four-cylinder engine develops a genuine 75 B.H.P. - an impressive figure

for years to come. By the way, the BMW 1500 is the only touring sports car of its
class with overhead camshaft and V-type overhead valves. This means reliable
operation even at high engine revolutions, increased output and reduced fuel
consumption. The Porsche-synchromesh four-speed gearbox with its conveniently located centre-floor gear lever is ideally stepped and exceptionally well
adapted to the engine characteristics. From whatever angle you look at the new
BMW 1500, whether you cast a scrutinizing eye over its technical details or an
admiring glance at its beautiful styling, it is a genuine BMW.

Every inch a thoroughbred- elegant appearance, roomy

and comfortable interior, perfect all-round vision, brilliant and powerful performance, these are the impressive characteristics of BMW's new masterpiece.
Ideally contoured seats ensure a irborne ease in your BMW 1500, even after
hundreds of miles on bad roads. But most important of all, the BMW 1500 gives
you that reassuring feeling of maximum security: self-centering steering-, singlewheel suspension front and rear with coil springs, efficient shock absorbers and
additional rubber-air cushioning, and powerful brakes (disc brakes in front and
sliding shoe drum brakes in the rear}. Here are some more features that speak
for themselves: draughtfree ventilation, accurately dosable heating system with
additional fresh-air supply, variable-speed windscreen wipers, asymmetrical
passing beam, large rear lighting units clearly subdivided into flashing indicators and position lamps, back-up lights and stoplights. Four wide doors, which
open to 90, and the spacious interior- a blend of luxury, efficiency, and snug
safety - give the BMW 1500 all the attributes of a comfortable touring car.
Interior hazards are banished: cushioned centre plate on the two-spoke, nonslip steering wheel, instruments recessed in the upholstered facia panel, door
handles located in shielded position under armrests, and all seats equipped with
safety belt fittings.
The BMW 1500 is a product of tradition and progress which combines the wealth
of experience gained from decades of successful automotive engineering with
the most recent achievements of technology. In sovereign and exemplary manner it satisfies every demand you may make - today and tomorrow - on a
comfortable and fast touring car: safety, performance, driving comfort, elegance and, above all, perfect road-holding qualities.

1500
MODELL64

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Oberreicht durch:

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG Miinchen

BMW 1500 DIE NEUE KLASSE

Der BMW 1500 ist der richtige Wag en fur verwohnte Anspruche.
Er bietet in jeder H insicht Besonderes. Seit seinem Erscheinen
hat er sich unter allen Bedingungen ausgezeichnet bewahrt, in
kurzer Zeit hat er sich zahlreiche Freunde erworben . Drei Eigen schaften sind es vor allem, die seinen guten Ruf begrundeten:
Die vorbildliche Abstimmung der einzelnen Baugruppen
aufeinander- die begeisternden Fahreigenschaften - die auBergewohnliche Sicherheit.
Doch nicht allein durch technische Harmonie zeichnet sich
der BMW 1500 aus. Auch im Aussehen, in der Ausstattung und
im Kemfort erfullt dieser Wagen individuelle Wunsche.
Das Modell 64 ist durch geanderte Ausstattung noch schoner,
noch eleganter, noch komfortabler geworden.

Von links nach rechts: Blendfreie, gepolsterte Armaturentafel Zugschalter fur

Stand- und Abblendlicht, kombin iert mit
stufenlos regelbarer lnstrumentenbeleuchtung Tachometer mit Tageski lometerzahler ElektrischeZeituhr Kombilnstrument mit Kontroll- Leuchten fur
Ladestrom, Oldruck, Fern licht, Starterzug,

Fahrtrichtungsanzeige, Skala fur Kraftstoffvorrat und Kuhlwassertemperatur Elektrischer Scheibenwischer mit 2 Geschwindigkeitsstufen Bedienungshebel fur
Frischluft und Heizung Schalterfurzweistufiges Frischluftgeblase Aschenbecher
Zigarrenanzunder Handschuhkasten
Haltegriff fur Beifahrer Griffiges Sicher-

heitslenkrad mit versenkter Nabe und

durchgehendem Signalring fur Doppelton-Fanfare Bedienungshebel fur
Fernlicht, asymmetrisches Abblendlicht
und Lichthupe Bedienungshebel fur
Fahrtrichtungsanzeiger und Scheibenwasch-Automat ZundlenkschloB mit
Garagenstellung und Wiederholsperre.

Wer hinter diesem Lenkrad sitzt, verdient das Pradikat:

Fahrer aus Freude am Fahren. Nehmen Sie Platz
und Sie spuren es sofort: Hier macht das Fahren SpaB.
Hier stimmt alles. Wohin Sie greifen, wohin Sie sehen:
Technik im Dienst der Sicherheit.
Ein Beispiel: Der BMW Scheibenwasch-Automat.
Nur ein Fingertip - Sie brauchen nicht einmal die Hand
vom Lenkrad zu nehmen - schafft klare Sicht beim
Oberholen auf nasser und verschmutzter Fahrbahn.
Die Scheibe wird automatisch bespult, gewaschen und
klargewischt.

Hier fuhlt man sich wohl. Freundlich und hell der gesamte
lnnenraum. Frei die Sicht von alien Platzen und nach alien
Seiten. Das ausgesuchte Material, das harmonisch abgestimmte
lnterieur geben eine behagliche Atmosphare. Die breiten,
wuchtigen Polstersitze sind so geformt, daB sie den Rucken gut
abstutzen, dem Kerper festen Halt geben und ein ermudungsfreies Fahren auch uber weite Strecken ermoglichen. Fur behagliche Warme sorgt die schnell wirkende Frischluftheizung. Sie
mischt nach Belieben frische und warme Luft und verteilt sie
gleichmaBig im Wageninneren. Die naturliche Luftfeuchtigkeit
bleibt erhalten, dadurch gesundes Klima auch auf langen Reisen.

Angenehme Sel bstverstandl i chkeiten

Sicherheitsturgriffe unter den

Armstl.itzen versenkt Beide
Vorderturen abschlieBbar und
von innen zu verriegeln Tur> ~.icherung gegen ungewolltes
1 Offnen (Kinder!) wahrend
der Fahrt Vier vollversenkbare Kurbelfenster Vorn
2 Schwenkfenster mit Dreh-

knopf und Selbstsperrung

2 Haltegriffe im Fond mit
Kleiderhaken 2 Aschenbecher
im Fond Breites Ablagebord
unter dem Heckfenster
AbwaschbarerWagenhimmel
Seitentaschen an beiden
Vordertl.iren Stecktaschen an
den Rl.ickseiten der Vordersitze

Ein Blick von oben auf und in den BMW 1500.

Sie sehen es selbst. Jeder sitzt frei und bequem-und jeder
hat seine eigene, breite Ti.ir.
Was Sie nicht sehen (jedoch es ist beruhigend zu wissen):
Sie sitzen hier in einer Ganzstahlkarosserie- in einem
Fahrzeugkorper, der Ihnen ein HochstmaB an Sicherheit bietet.
Die formbestandige Bodengruppe ist mit dem KarosserieAufbau fest verschweiBt. Die hochstegig ausgebildeten
Langsschweller und die organisch angeordneten Verstrebungen
sichern Formsteifheit in jeder Richtung.

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Und nun - gute Fahrt !

Mit dem BMW 1500 sind Sie sofort vertraut. Ob Sie nur so
gemutlich dahinbummeln oder mit Hochstgeschwindigkeit
reisen, immer verspuren Sie in diesem Wagen das angenehme,
das beruhigende Gefuhl der Sicherheit.

Selbst im 3. Gang u ber 110 km/ h.

lmmer kraftvolle Beschleunigung.

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lmmer souveran

Den BMW 1500 konnen Sie sportlich-zi.igig fahren. Mit 80 PS

spurten Sie las. In 16,8 sec. sind Sie van 0 auf 100 km / h.
Die Kraftreserven des Starken Motors geben zusatzliche Sicherheit beim Oberholen. In schwierigen Situationen - kurz
herunterschalten, gasgeben .. . und schon sind Sie vorbei.
Und wenn es einmal sein muB- diefestzupackenden Scheibenbremsen gestatten ki.irzeste Bremswege.

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Stra~en

sind nicht nur schlecht, sind nicht nur uneben. Sie

haben enge Kurven, Kurven in den Kurven, Schlaglocher und
Querrillen in den Schlaglochern. Stra~en sind voller Oberraschungen. Wie Sie auch reagieren mi.issen, der BMW 1500
macht alles mit. Hier bewahrt sich die ausgewogene
Konstruktion des Fahrwerks, die unvergleichliche Kombination
der Federbein-Vorderachse mit an Langsschwingen aufgehangten Hinterradern, die ausgezeichnete Federung, die exakte,
spurtreue und leichtgangige Lenkung.

...

Der groBe Kofferraum ist aufgeraumt und ubersichtlich, ohne

Nischen und Winkel. Bemerkenswert-die Kofferklappe
mit Liftsystem. Spielend leichte Einhand-Bedienung. Durch
die niedrige Ladekante ist er ohne Muhe bequem zu beladen.
Unter der Bodenplatte des Kofferraums liegt das funfte Rad
am Wagen. Dort start es nicht, macht nichts schmutzig und
ist doch schnell zur Hand.

Sitze nach MaB. Hervorragend verarbeitet. Sie geben festen Halt fi..ir
Oberschenkel und Schultern und
sti..itzen den Ri..icken. M it ei ner Knopfdrehu ng konnen Sie die Ri..icklehne
in 4 Stufen verstellen und die fi..ir
Sie richtige Sitzposition auswahlen.

Breite, weit offnende Ti..iren - bequemer Einstieg. Voll versenkbare

Kurbelscheiben. Einbruchsichere
Ausstellfenster mit Drehknopf und
Sel bstsperru ng. Sicherheitsti.i rgriffe
unter den Armsti.itzen. Kein
unbeabsichtigtes Offnen.

Der I nnenspiegel laBt sich mit einem

Fingerzug auf blendfrei stellen.

Ausstattung

Tachometer mit Tageskilometerzahler; Kombi-lnstrument fur

Kuhlwasser-, Kraftstoff -, Oldruck-, Fernlicht-, Fahrtrichtungs-,
Batterieladungs- und Starter-Anzeige; ZundanlaBschalter mit
LenkschloB und AnlaB-Wiederholsperre; elektrische Zeituhr;
stufenlos regulierbare lnstrumentenbeleuchtung; lnnenleuchte
mit Turkontakten; Zigarrenanzunder; Kofferraumbeleuchtung;
Parklicht; Scheibenwischer mit 2 Geschwindigkeiten; Scheiben wasch-Automatik; durchgehender Signalring am Sicherheitslenkrad; 3 Aschenbecher; 2 gepolsterte Sonnenblenden, eine
mit Make- up-Spiegel; versenkter Haltegriff fur den Beifahrer;
elastische Haltegriffe mit Kleiderhaken im Fond.
Bodenteppich im Fond; Dachhimmel abwaschbar; Turverkleidung zweifarbig; Taschen an den \/orderturen; Schraubanschlusse fur Sicherheitsgurte; 2 Taschen an der Ruckseite
der Vordersitz-Ruckenlehnen.

Motor:

Hubraum:
Hochste Leistung:
Hochstes
Drehmoment:
Verdichtungsverhaltnis:
Zundung:
Vergaser:

Kraftiibertragung
Kupplung:

Getriebe:

Obersetzung:

Hinterachsi.ibersetzung:
Hinterradantrieb:
Fahrwerk
Radaufhangung
vorn:

wassergekuhlter BMW Vierzylinder-Viertakt- Rei henmotor unter 30 schrag geneigt, mit obenliegender
Nockenwelle und schraghangenden Ventilen in V-Anordnung
1499 ccm, Hub 71 mm,
Bohrung 82 mm
80 DIN PS bei 5700 U/min
12,0 DIN mkg bei 3000 U/min
12,5 SAE mkg bei 3200 U/min
8,8: 1
mit Fliehkraft und Unterdruckverstellung
Solex- Fallstromvergaser
mit Beschleunigungspumpe
und Vordrossel

Hydraulisch betatigte Einscheiben -Trockenkupplung mit

Drehschwingungsdampfer
4 Vorwartsgange sperrsynchronisiert, 1 Riickwartsgang:
Mittelschaltung
1. Gang: 3,816; 2. Gang: 2,07;
3. Gang: 1,33; 4.Gang: 1,0;
Riickwartsgang: 4, 153
4,375; Hypoidantrieb;
Gehause elastisch gelagert
zwei Doppelgelenkwellen

Federbeinachse mit Querlenker, gummigelagert.

Federweg 170 mm

hinten:

unabhangig gefederte Rader,

Radfuhrung an schragstehenden Langslenkern; Schraubenfedern mit Gummi- Luft-Zusatz fed er; 190 mm Federweg;
doppelt wirkende TeleskopstoBdam pfer mit langem Arbeitsweg
Lenkung: ZF-Gemmer-Lenkung mit
Schnecke und Rolle, 3teilige
Spurstange; Obersetzungsverhaltnis 17,58
Reiten: 6.00-14 schlauchlos,
Niederquerschnitt mit Rundschulter
FuBbremse vorn: Festsattel-Scheibenbremse mit
automatischer Nachstellung,
Scheibendurchmesser 268 mm
hinten: Simplex-GleitbackenTrommelbremse 250 mm
Durchmesser
Handbremse: mit Handhebel zwischen den
Vordersitzen, auf die Hinterrader wirkend

Sitzbreite auf den

Polstern:
Ellenbogenbreite:
Schulterbreite:
Gepackraum:

Motorraum:
Heizung:

Fenster:
Karosserie:

Ti.iren:

Sitze vorn:

Sitze hinten:

Verwindungssteife Ganzstahlkarosserie mit Bodengruppe

verschweiBt, Leichtbauweise
Vier vorn angeschlagene Turen,
fast 90 offnend. Breite vorn
Tankinhalt:
953 mm, hinten 867 mm.
Vorderti.iren einzeln abschlieB- ElektrischeAnlage
bar; Hinterturen mit lnnenBatterie:
verriegelung
verstellbare Einzelsitze in der
Lichtmaschine:
Schulterbreite gerundet, einBeleuchtung:
stellbare Ruckenlehnen, Stoffe
verschleiBfest und atmungsaktiv
Sitzbank mit langer Oberschenkelauflage

Abmessungen
Lange:
Breite:
Hohe:

vorn 2x585 mm, hinten 1366 mm

vorn 1375 mm, hinten 1375 mm
vorn 1340 mm, hinten 1330 mm
Klappe mit Liftsystem, FasRadstand:
sungsraum 600 Liter, hohe
Spur vorn:
Staufahigkeit, ebener Boden,
hinten:
Reserverad versenkt und
Spurkreisdurchabgedeckt liegend
messer:
Klappe vorn angeschlagen,
Bodenfreiheit:
auffliegsicher
Gewicht trocken:
schnell wirksame FrischluftLeergewicht
Hochleistungsheizung mit
fahrfertig:
sofort ansprechender und
Zuladung:
fein dosierbarer Temperaturzul. Gesamtgewicht:
Regelung durch Kalt- und
zul. Anhangelast:
Warmluft-Mischung; dadurch
Erhaltung der naturlichen
Luftfeuchtigkeit, gesundes
Hochstgeschwindigkeit:
Klima; wahlweise Verteilung
Beschleunigung:
auf Entfrosterdiisen und
FuBraum; elektrisches Geblase
Stehender Kilomit 2 Drehzahlstufen
meter:
Vier voll versenkbare KurbelNormverbrauch:
fenster; vorn zwei Schwenkfenster mit Drehknopf und Selbstsperrung; Glasflache23 000 cm;
85% freie Rundumsicht
ca. 53 Liter

6 Volt, 77 Ah mit groBer

Kaltstartleistung
200/300 Watt
Asymmetrisches Abblendlicht,
Heckleuchtensatz mit feldweise zusammengefaBten
Einheiten (Blinker, Bremslicht,
Ruckfahrscheinwerfer,
SchluB- und Parklii;ht)

4500mm
1710 mm
1450 mm unbelastet
1400 mm belastet
2550 mm
1320 mm
1366 mm
ca. 9,60 m
ca. 150 mm
996 kg
1050 kg
400 kg
1450 kg
1200 kg gebremst;
500 kg ungebremst
150 km/h
von 0 auf 100 km/h in
16,8 Sekunden
in 36,8 Sekunden
9,9 1/100 km bei 110 km/h
(DIN 70030), alle 6000 km
kleine lnspektion, alle
12000 km groBe lnspektion

BMW behaltsich das Recht vor, in diesem Prospekt

beschriebene und dargestellte Einzelheiten in
Konstruktion, Ausstattung und Zubehor jederzeit
und ohne vorherige Ankundigung zu andern,
wenn sie dies im lnteresse der Weiterentwicklung
oder aus fertigungs- bzw. verkaufstechnischen
Grunden fiir erforderlich halt. MaB-, Gewichtsund Leistungsangaben verstehen sich mit
entsprechenden Toleranzen.

In der ganzen Bundesrepublik und im Ausland sorgen BMW Vertragswerkstatten

fur die fachgerechte Betreuung der BMW Fahrzeuge.

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Bayerische Motoren Werke AG Miinchen

BMW 1500-A NEW CLASS

The BMW 1500 is the right car for sophisticated tastes. It has
something special to offer in every respect. Since its
introduction it has proved itself in all conditions, and has
gained a multitude of friends in a short time. Its reputation is
based on three main characteristics.
The exemplary way in which the structural units are matched the thrilling driving performance - the exceptional safety.
The BMW 1500 is however distinguished not only because of
this " technical harmony". It is the answer to your dreams in
appearance, equipment, comfort.
By improvements in equipment, model 64 has been made even
more handsome, more elegant, more comfortahle.

From left to right : Padded anti-glare

instrument panel Control for parking
lamp and dipped beam, combined
with infinitely variable instrument
illumination Speedometer with daily
mileage indicator. Electric clock
Instrument panel with control lamps for
battery charge, oil pressure, main beam,

choke, direction indicators, scale for fueland operating temperature 2- speed

electric windshield wiper Operating
lever for fresh air and heater. Switch
for 2-stage fresh air fan Ashtray
Cigar lighter Glove box Handle for
front seat passenger Nonslip safety
steering wheel with recessed hub and

continuous annular twin -tone horn ring

Control for main beam, asymmetrical dipping beam and overtaking
signal Control for direction indica tors and automatic windshield
washer Ignition steering column
lock with garage position and repeated starting lock.

The man who sits behind this steering wheel drives

for the sheer joy of it. You need only sit in this car to
realise that it must be fun to drive. It's all there:
whatever you handle, whatever you look at: engineering in the service of your safety.
One example: The automatic BMW windshield
washer. Operated on a finger-tip. No need to take
your hand off the steering wheel to give you clear
vision when overtaking on a wet and dirty road. The
windshield is automatically rinsed, washed, and
wiped clear.

You feel at home in this car. Everything inside is light and

clean. The view is unimpeded from all seats and on all sides.
The carefully selected materials, the harmoniously matched
interior provide a comfortable atmosphere. The wide and
solid upholstered seats are shaped so that they support the
back, firmly hold the body, and permit fatigue-free driving
even on long journeys. The quick-acting fresh-air heater
provides comfortable warmth. It mixes cool fresh air and
hot air according to choice and uniformly distributes it
inside the car. The natural atmospheric humidity is maintained, providing healthy air-conditioning even on long trips.

Obvious but pleasant:

Safety door handles recessed
under the arm rests Both
front doors can be locked and
bolted from inside Safety
catches to prevent accidental
opening (children) while the
car is in motion. Four fully
retractable winding windows
Front: 2 swivelling quarter-

lights with rotary knob and

self-locking device 2 handles
in the rear of the car, with
clothes hooks 2 ashtrays in
the rear of the car Fullwidth rear window shelf
Washable headlining. Pockets
in both front doors Pockets
on backs of front seats

A view from above on to and into the BMW 1500. You can
see for yourself: There is plenty of space and comfort for everybody-and everybody has his own wide door.
What you cannot see (but it is reassuring to know): you sit in
allsteel chassis-in a car body which offers you maximum
safety. The distortion-resistant floor unit is welded to the body
unit. Rigid stability in all directions is provided by the highwebbed longitudinal members and the integrally
arranged struts.

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And now- bon voyage

You soon become familiar with the BMW 1500. Whether
you are just ambling along or travelling at speed, the car
always conveys a pleasant and reassuring sense of safety.

Up to 75 m. p. h. (120 km/ h) even in third gear.

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Powerful acceleration always.

Masters all situations.

You ca n drive the BMW 1500 like a sports car. You have
80 metric hp under the bonnet. In 16,8 sec. you can reach
62 m. p. h. (100 km/ h} from 0. The power reserves of the
engine provide additional safety during overtaking. Should you
find yourself in difficult situations, change down, accelerate ...
and away you go.
And if an emergency arises- the firmly gripping disc brakes
perm it shortest braking distances.

Roads are not just bad, not just rough. They have tight bends,
bends within bends, potholes and ridges in the potholes.
Roads are full of surprises. Whatever action you are forced
to take, the BMW 1500 follows you. This is where the balanced
design of the vehicle, the unrivalled combination of spring leg
front axle and rear wheels suspended from longitudinal arms,
the excellent springs, the accurate track-holding, light-touch
steering system come into their own.

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The highly flexible 4-cylinder 4-stroke in-line engine with

inclined valves guarantee high performance and safety
in operation. It is mounted at an angle of 30. Constant oil
circulation gives excellent lubrication . The combustion space is
designed as a turbulence pan so that the air-gas mixture is
subjected to controlled turbulence. Complete ignition gives
optimum fuel utilisation, which means economic running
and high performance. The crankshaft has five 4-layer journal
bearings which ensures smooth running over the entire
range of revolutions.

Custom-built seats. Superbly finished. Provide firm support for sides

and shoulders and back. By turning
a knob you can place the rear of
the seat in four different positions
and select the proper setting to
suit yourself.

Broad doors opening wide- providing easy access. Fully retractable

winding windows. Burglar-proof
swivelling quarter-lights with rotary
knob and automatic locking device.
Safety door handles under the arm
rests. No inadvertent opening.

The mirror can be made anti-g lare

by a simple adjustment.

General equipment
Speedometer with daily mileage indicator; instrument panel for
indication of cooling water, fuel, oil pressure, main beam,
direction, battery charge, and starters; ignition switch with lock
and repeated starting lock; electric clock; infinitely variable
instrument illumination; interior lamp with door contacts; cigar
lighter; luggage boot lamp; parking lamp: 2-speed windshield
wiper; automatic windshield washer; continuous annular horn ring
on safety steering wheel; 3 ashtrays; 2 padded sun visors,
one with beauty mirror; recessed handle for front seat passenger;
flexible handles with clothes hooks for rear seats.
Floor carpet in the rear; washable headlining; 2-tone doorlining;
pockets on front doors; safety belt anchoring points; 2 pockets
on backs of front seats.

Engine:

Cubic capacity:

M aximum output:
Maximum torque:

Compression ratio:
Ig nition:
Carburettor:

Water-cooled BMW 4-cylinder

4-stroke in-line engine inclined
at 30, with overhead camshaft
and inclined valves.
Turbulence pan
91.4 cu. ins. (1499 c. c.),
stroke 2 1 3 / 1 6 " (71 mm),
bore 3 1 I 4 " (82 mm)
80 DIN metric h.p. at
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166 ft. lb. (12 DIN mkg) at
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163 ft. lb. (12.5 SAE mkg) at
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8.8:1
with centrifugal and vacuum
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Solex downdraught carburettor
with acceleration pump and
choke valve

Rear:

Independently sprung wheels,

wheels on inclined longitudinal
bars; helical springs with
auxiliary rubber-air spring;
spring deflection 7 7 I 16"
(190 mm); double-action
telescopic shock absorbers
w ith long travel
Steering : ZF -Gemmer steering with
worm and roll, 3 -part track rod;
transmission ratio: 17.58
Tyres: 6.00-14 tubeless, low crosssection with rounded shoulder
Front brake: Self-adjusting disc brake, disc
diameter 101 I 2 " (268 mm)
Rear brake: Simplex drum type, 9 7 I a"'
(250 mm) diameter
Handbrake: On rear wheels only, brake lever
between front seats
Body :

Transmission:
Clutch:

Gear box:
Gear ratios:

Rear axle gear:

Rear wheel drive:

Hydraulically operated single

dry plate clutch with torsionalvibration damper
4 -speed synchromesh, 1 reverse
gear: centre position
1st gear: 3.816; 2nd gear: 2.07;
3rd gear: 1.33; 4th gear: 1;
reverse gear: 4.1 53
4.375; hypoid drive; casing
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2-double-jointed shafts

Doors:

Front seats:

Rear seat:
Suspensi on,
steering, tyres,
b rakes:
Suspension, front:

Seat width:
Springleg axle with transverse
guiding link, rubber-mounted,
spring deflection 6 1 1 I 16"
(170 mm)

Elbow width:
Shoulder width:

Distortion-free all -steel body

welded to floor unit, lightweight construction
4 front-hinged doors. opening
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37 1 / 2 " (953 mm), rear: 341 fa"
867 mm). Front doors individually lockable; rear doors
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Individual adjustable seats,
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adjustable backs, fabric wearresistant and self- ventilating
Bench seat with long support
for thighs
Front 2x23" (585 mm), rear
4ft.5 3 / 4 " (1366 mm)
Front 4ft.6" (1375 mm), rear
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Front 4ft.43/ 4 " (1340 mm), rear
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Engine
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Heating :

Windows:

Fuel tank capacity:

Electrical
equipment
Battery:
Dynamo:
Lights:

Dimensions:
Length:
Width:

Spring-assisted lid, capacity

21.2 cu.ft. (600 I), high
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spare wheel covered underfloor
Front-hinged bonnet with
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Quick action, high capacity
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2 -stage electric fan
4 fully retractable winding
windows. Front: 2 swivelling
quarter-lights with rotary knob
and self-locking device;
window area 25 sq.ft.
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about 11 gallons (53 I)

6 V, 77 Ah, with large capacity

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5 ft. 73/a" (1710 mm)

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Turning circle
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Ground clearance:
Weight, dry:
Unladen weight:
Load:
Permissible total
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Permissible trailer
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Maximum speed:
Acceleration:

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4 ft. 6" (1374 mm)
about 31 ft. 6" (9.60 m)
about 5 7 /a" (150 mm)
2196 lb. (996 kg)
2315 lb. (1050 kg)
882 lb. (400 kg)
3197 lb. (1450 kg)
2646 lb. (1200 kg) braked;
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93 m.p.h. (150 km)
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Specification
Engine:

Water-cooled BMW 4-cylinder 4-stroke in-line

engin e inclined 3()0, with overhead camshaft and
Inclined valves In Varrangement

Cubic capacity:
M aximum output :

108 cu. Ins. <1773ccml.atroke 3, 15"<80mm>. bore 3,31" C84 mm)

90 DI N metric h. p at 5250 r. p, m.
102 SAE h. p , at 5800 r. p. m.

Maximum torque :

101.8 Foot pounds (14.6 DIN mkgl at 3000 r . p.m.

Compression ratio :
Ignition :
Carburetter:
Tranamlulon :
Clutch :
Gearbox :
Gear ratio :
Rear axle transmlsslorr:
Rear wheel drive :
Wheels, steering, t yres,
brakes :
Wheel suspension, front:
rear:

Steering:
Tyres :
Footbrake :
Front :
Rear :

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8.6 : 1
with centrifugal and vacuum control.

Hand brake :
Body :
Doors:

Front seats:

Solex downdraught carburetter with acceleration

pump and choke valve .
Hydraulically actuated single dry plate clutch
with torslonalvlbra11on damper.
4-speed, synchromesh
centre position gear lever
1st gear: 3.816; 2nd gear: 2.07; 3rd gear : 1.33 ;
4th gear : 1.0: reverse: 4.153.
4.22; hypold gear; casing flexibly mounted.

Seats rear:

Elbow width :
Shoulder width :
Luggage boot:

two double-jointed shafts.

Engine compartment:
Heater:
Spring leg axle with transverse guiding link.
rubber mounted. spring deflection 6"11" <170 mml.
Independently sprung wheels . tracked by
Inclined trailing arms : coll springs with auxiliary
rubber-air spring; spring deflection 711,.
<190 mm> : double-action telescopic shock
absorbers with long working stroke.
ZF-G emmer steering with helical gear and roller.
3-part track rod: s teering ratio 17.58.
6.00 -14 sport, tubeless. low cross-section
with safety shoulder.
With Mastervac Servo assistance
Self-adjusting disc brake. disc diameter io112 <268 mm)
Drum-type. Simplex. 97/a" (250mml diameter
with leading and tralllng shoes.

Windows:

Fuel tank capacity:

Electrical equipment :
Battery :
Dynamo :

Hand-operated lever between the front seats.

acting on rear wheels .
D istortion-resistant all-steel body weld ed
to floor unit, lightweight construction.
Four front-hung doors. opening to almost 9()0.
Entry width front, 37112 <953 mm>. rear, 34 11,
<867 mml. Front doors can be locked individually
rear doors lock from Inside.
Adjustable Individual seats with fittings for
conversion to horizontal position and pockets
on the back of the seats : rounded over
width of shoulders. fabrics wear-resistant,
positive-breathing.
Bench-type seat with long thigh support. Seat
width on upholstery : front 2x23" C2x585 mml,
rear, 4'53/" <1366 mml.
Front 45 Ct375 mml, rear 45 <1375 mml.
Front 4'4 3/ " (1340 mm>. rear 4'43/a"

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Spring-assisted lid, 21,2 cubit (600 ll capacity,

high storage capacity. level floor. spare wheel
covered under floor In boot.
Front-hung bonnet, with safety catch .
Rapid-action fresh air high-capacity heater
with instantly responding and finely adjustat>le
temperature control by cold and warm air
mixing: natural atmospheric humidity maintained.
healthy air-conditioning ; passage of air
according to choice to defroster nozzles or
vehicle Interior: electric fan with two speeds.
Four fully retractable winding windows:
hinged quarter-lights In front doors with rotary
knob and self-locking device.
Glass area 25 sqft <23 000 cm'll: 85/o free
all -ro und vision.
about 11 gallons <53 ll
6-volt, 77 Ah with large cold start capacity.

200/300 w

Lighting:
Dimensions:
Length :
Width:
Height:
Wheel base :
Track front :
rear :
Turning circle diameter :
Ground clearance:

Asymmetrical dipping beam, rear light panel

Including flashing direction Indicators. stop lamps,
reversing lamp. tall and parking lamps.
14 ft 91/e Ins <4500 mml
5 ft 7/e Ins (1710 mm)

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Ins (1450 mm> unladen
4'7'1" <1400 mml laden
8 ft 43/a ins <2550 mml
4 ft 4 ins (1320 mm1
4 ft 6 ins (1366 mml
approx. 31 ft 6 Ins <9.60 ml
approx. 57/a Ins C150 mml

Weight, dry :

2238 lbs C1015 kg>

Unladen weight:

2359 lbs <1070 kgl

Load :

882 lbs C400 kgl

Permissible total w eight :

3241 lbs C1470 kgl

Permissible trailer load :

Cbrake load>

2646 lbs <1200 kgl

Maximum speed,
Acceleration :
Normal consumption :

100 mph <160 km/hl

from O to 62 mph <100 km/hl in 13.2 sec.
25.7 m. p . g . (11 11100 kml at 68.3 mph cno km/h)
COIN 70030)
minor service every 3750 miles <6000 kml
major service every 7500 miles <12000 km)

BMW reserve the rig ht to alter details of design,

equipment end accessories described and
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notice, If they consider this to be necessary
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reasons of manufacture or selling. Data on
d imensions. weights, and performance are subject
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There is no other car like it

BMW 1800 - a car conceived according to new standards. It
represents a new class of car. Breaking away from all
conventional ideas. and without compromise. engineers have
developed a car which perfectly matches their idea of
optimum driving performance and maximum safety. The car
is full of new technical ideas.
Three examples:
Body: an all-steel body of light-weight construction with
integral arranged struts provides increased safety.
Engine:
inclined by 30, with a 3-bearing overhead camshaftand inclined
valves provides higher output and increased durability.
Suspension:
The combination, for the first time. of spring leg front axle
with rear wheels suspended from longitudinal arms
provides unrivalled road-holding performance.
The car combines sports car performance with the luxurious
comfort of expensive limousines. It is a car without parallel.
It represents a new class of vehicles.

All-steel body in light-weight construction.

Built for safety. Distortion- resistant in all
directions. Dimensionally stable because of

integral arranged struts. Body

welded to floor unit. A safe unit.

Handsome and functional

The appearan ce of this car will rema in fashionable for many years. One glance
at the interior of the car will convince you of the harmonious matching of
outside and inside elegance. This car which was designed with only safety
in view. is a symphony of engineering vision. elegant appearance, and
sophisticated style.

Fresh-air heating - a perfect source of heat.

High heating effect achieved quickly.
Two-speed fan for increasing heating and
ventilation effect at low speeds or when
wa rming up. Heating tempera ture to be
controlled without delay and in a fine dosed
manner , by means of adding cool fresh-air
to the war m air. Natural atmospheric
humidity is maintained - healthy
air-conditioning even on long journeys,
in w intertime.

From lef t to right:

Anti-glare, padded instrument panel . control for parking and dipping lamp, combined w ith
infinitely variable instrument illumination speedometer w ith daily mileage indicator .
electric clock instrument panel w ith control lamps for battery charge, oil pressure,
main beam, choke, direction indicators, scale for fuel and operating temperature electric
2-speed w indshield w iper operating lever for fresh air and heater ash trays cigar lighter
glove box grab handle for front seat passenger f irm -grip safety steering w heel with re cessed
hub and continuous annular twin-tone horn rim operating lever for main beam, asymmetrical
dipping beam and overtaking light operating lever for direction indicators and windshield
washer ignition lock with garaging position and repeated starting lock operating lever
for two-speed fresh air fan.

Wherever you look in this new BMW you see engineering used in the
service of your safety. One example : the BMW windshield washer :
finger tip operation means you need not take your hand away from the
steering wheel to give you clear vision when overtaking on a wet
and dirty road. The windsh ield is automatically rinsed . washed.
and wiped clean.

90 h.p.! from 0 to 50 miles (80 km) per hour in 8,9 sec.!

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Long-stroke-springleg axle - long springleg

base. Excellent ground contact - gentle
response to all road unevenness.

Flexibly s~spended re ar axle unit. Ideal

suspension and s prings. Coil springs with
auxiliary rubber-air spring 7 11, (190 mm)
spring deflection . Double-action telescopic
shock-absorbers with long working stroke.
Longitudinal arms suspended from delta
carriers in rubber. Individually suspended
wheels.

This car is reliable in every way. The powerful. responsive engine and
the well-balanced gear ratios provide brilliant acceleration. The
effectively matched, Mastervac-assisted brake system gives posit ive
stopping with minimum pedal pressure.

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Stylish performance is assured with the new BMW. on good.

bad. or wet roads. and when cornering. The clever. balanced
design - combining for the first time.

Independent suspension: front : shock-absorber legs; rear :

trailing arms. - Accurate and easy steering provide unique road
holding performance under all conditions

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Handsome. elegant. civilised. It has everything. Large windows provide

all-round vision. Everything has been thought of: the striking tail
lamps. the brilliant reversing lamps. the solid bumpers with rubber
shock-absorbers on the over-rider. Everything is on a generous scale.
Even the luggage boot: large, with clean lines. neat and without wasted
.spaces. The lid is spring-assisted.

Centre gear lever. Short

travel well-defined
shift positions. Direct,
silk-smooth gear
change by synchromesh .

Wide seats with deep thigh support in tastefully

matched fabric moulded to fit the contours of the
body. They support the back, firmly hold the body,
and guarantee driving without fatigue, even on
long journeys . The backs of the seats can be
adjusted in many different positions so that the most
comfortable position can be selected .

Four wide doors - making it easy to get in and out.

W indows can be completely retracted . Burglar-proof
quarter-lights with rotary knob and self-locking
device. Safety door handles under the arm rests
prevent accidental opening .

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Combustion space as turbulence pan.

Pistons with crowns, to provide controlled
turbulence of the gas-air mixture. Complete
combustion - optimum fuel ut ilisation and
maximum performance. Safe operation at
high revolutions provided by overhead
camshaft with inclined valves.

Dynamically matched intake and exhaust

system . Internal and external exhaust manifold
arranged in groups. Continued in a Y-piece
which provides controlled discharge of
exhaust gases.

In conception and design. the engine of the BMW 1800 is so advanced

that it will be ahead of its time years hence. It is brimful of new ideas.

The engine in short: four cylinder 4-stroke in-line engine, 90 metric h. p., with overhead
camshaft and inclined valves in V-arrangement. mounted at an angle of 30, improved oil
circulation. better lubrication, anti-knock combustion chamber with turbulence pan, fully
balanced, 5-bearing crankshaft in 4-layer journal bearings, thermostatically controlled cold
starter, downdraught carburetter with acceleration pump and choke valve.

General equipment
Speedometer with daily mil eage indicator ; combined instrument panel with
in dicators for cooling water. fuel. oil-pressure. main beam. direction.
battery charge, choke ; ignition switch with steering wheel lock and starting
repeat lock. electric clock ; infinitely variable instrument illumination;
interior light with courtesy switch ; cigar lighter; boot light; parking light:
2-speed screen wipers ; automatic screen washer ; con tinuous annular horn
ring on safety steering wheel ; 3 ashtrays; 2 padded sunvisors ; one
with vanity mirror; recessed grab handle for front-seat passenger;
flexible handles with hooks for coats; Rear carpets; washable headlining ;
two-to ne door lining; pockets in front doors; safety belt anchora ge points:
two pockets on the back of front seats; Reclining seats ; decorative wheel discs;
protective metal strips under doors ; chromium exhaust pipe trim .

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Press Comments:

available in this country.

It is the kind of car which, in its detail, could come only from a smaller
manufacturer - like many another
truly good car.
CAA, SOUTH AFAIKA

There are few cars on the German

Autobahns which are definitely faster.

finally rain, enabled us

to observe at leisure how the engine,
aided by well - matched gearbox
ratios, was able to cope equally well
with both family and
sporting motoring. To tell the truth,
this car really comes into its own
when driven very fast.
L'AUTOMOBILE

AUTO MOTOR UNO SPORT

This BMW has made a great impression on me! A fast car and a very safe
vehicle, in which there is no cause for
anxiety if a blind curve is taken too
fast, and the brakes need to be
sharply applied. Experienced experts
have made a good car even better.

Although very sporting as appearance

is concerned, the BMW 1800 is not
only a car for racing purposes,
it is a car which will appeal greatly to
all motorists who like driving as
a hobby and who consequently take
pride in driving well and fast.
THE MILE POST, PRETORIA

DIE WELT

As far as the suspension of the vehicle

is concerned, it is outstanding for
its long spring travel, medium hard
springing with firm damping,
and the very carefully
designed wheel -movement geometry.
AUTO TOURING, AUSTRIA

Without hesitation we can start right

out by saying that the BMW 1800
saloon is one of the world's fine cars,
and certainly one of the finest

The BMW 1800 is the right car for the

man who travels a lot, and is not
nervous of high speed. One can see that
it has been designed by people who
take a pride in driving well and fast.
MOTOR RUNDSCHAU

For good reasons, the first requirement of a car in today's heavy traffic
conditions is good acceleration rnaximum speed is a secondary consideration. The BMW 1800however1 has
both of these.
DAS AUTO

The extremely varied state of the roads

during our test, - sun, snow, ice and

BMW have put a lot of thought and

money into the design.
Because of this it appeals to motorists
who want the speed of a sportscar,
and also to those who do not require
high speed, but place
great value on the reserves of speed
for safety's sake.
ADAC MOTOR WELT

These BMW models in the middle of

the range have sporting characteristics.
These characteristics
are doubtless part of the design, but
only in so far as they still assist the
driving safety.
The other features of the car have not
suffered in any way.
DIE AUTOMOBIL-WIATSCHAFT

BMW was founded in 1916

as an aero-engine
manufacturing company.
Many of the great aviation
successes are due to
the legendary reliability of
BMW engines.
The JU 52, the safest aeroplane ever built,
was equipped with
BMW engines. A good
portion of this experience
and tradition is contained
in every BMW 1800 engine
which leaves
the Munich factory.

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A fast car needs good

brakes.
The BMW 1800 has a
discdrum brake system,
which offers almost
double the amount of
safety required by law.
The standard fitted
servo-assistance uni t permits sensitive breaking,
and reduces the
pedal pressure required.

The B!v1W 1800 is fast.

Acceleration
from 0 to 60 mph takes
12.2 seconds.
The maximum sp eed is
100 mph.
Even at constant high
speed the engine has
a large reserve of power.
Cruising at 75 mph, fer
example, takes only half
of the power available!

The floor mounted gear lever

permits rapid gear
changes and is positive to the
touch. Ideal ratios in
the 4 - speed gearbox, and an
exceptional!y flexible
engine, means that there is
always sufficient power in
hand to meet any situation:
starting off and moving
rapidly into the traffic
stream in first geari second
gear for steep
mountain passes; effortless
overtaking in third geari
and maximum speed on clear
stretches in top gear.

A good driver changes gear

frequently in heavy traffic,
so that the ma~imum
engine torque is available at
all times. In modern
city traffic 5 gear changes a
minute are made. Every
12 seconds the driver has to
take his foot off the accelerator, declutch, change
gear, let in the clutch and
accelerate - and usually
all this has to be done at a

time when the traffic

situation requires the driver's
undivided attention.
For this reason the ZF auto

matic transmission has

been specially developed for
BMW cars: a hydrodynamic
torque converter with
an attached three-speed transmission unit. The gears are
automatically engaged when
the most sui table torque
range is reached,
depending on the road speed
and the position of the
accelerator pedal. For special
conditions (steep winding
roads, uphill and downhill,
crawling along in queues, and
emergency braking)
manual control is possible
in two additional controlled
lever positions.
The acceleration is equal at
least to a manually operated
four-speed gearbox! The
sporting motoring qualities
are not affected: the ZF only
removes the hard work the handling is left to you.

BMW owners:
580/o companies, independent
craftsmen and businessmen.
15/o doctors, architects,
engineers and lawyers.
25.3/o directors, managers,
commercial and technical staff.
1.7/o various.
(Sales analysis from 1-3-64
to 1-3-65)

Engine:
4 cylinder. 4 strok e in-line OHC
engine, five bearing crankshaft.
spherical turbulance combustion
chambers. inclined overhead
valves in V-arrengment,
water cooled. Pressurized engine
lubrication incorporating
gear pump and micronic full flow
oil filter.
Capacity I stroke I Bore :
1773 cc/80 mm (3.149" )/84 mm
(3.307'').
Engine output:
90 HP (DIN) at 5.250 r. p. m ..
102 HP (SAE) at 5.800 r.p.m.
Max. torque:
14.6 kgm (1 04.4 lb/fl) at 3.000r.p.m.
Compression ration: 8.6: 1
Carburettor:
Solex - downdraught c arburettor.
with accelerator
pump and secondary throttle.
Ignition system:
With centrifugal and vacuum
advance.
Gearbox:
Four speed gearbox with posi tive
synchromesh in all gears.
Ratios:
Top: 1 :1, third: 1.33:1 ,
second: 2.07: 1, first: 3.816: 1 reverse 4.153: 1
Automatic transmission optional:
Hydrodynamic torque converter
with attached 3 speed planetary
transmission unit.
Rear axle ratio: 4.22 : 1
Suspension:
Front: indepentent with torsion bar
and wishbone. rubber cushioned,
spring travel 170 mm (6.692' ')
Rear: independent, inc lined radius
arms, coil springs with additional
rubber spring, spring travel 195mm
(7.677''). Double
acting telescopi c absorbers.
Steering:
ZF-Gemmer Type worm and toothed ro ller steering, three-piece
track rod, steering rati o 17.58: 1
Tyres:
6.00 S 14 tube less; 165 SR 14 radi al ply tyres with tube optional.

Brakes:
Incorporating double ac ting servo
unit.
Front wheels: fixed calli per type
disc brakes. self adjusting.
Disc diameter 268 mm (10.551")
Rear wheels : drum brakes with
leading and trailing shoe.
Diameter 250 mm (5.904" ).
Electrical:
6 Volt dynamo 200/ 300 W. Battery
capacity 77 Ah.
Body:
Light weight steel body welded to
chassis and floor unit. four doors.
front door width 953 mm (41.052"),
rear door wid th 867 mm (34.133")
Windows:
4 winding wi ndows,
2 fron t nodraught ventilato rs.
Seats:
Fully rec lining single front seats.
rear seat bench. Shoulder width:
fro nt 1.340 mm (52.755"),
rear 1.330 mm (52.354")
Luggage compartment:
Capacity apprx . 6 m1 (21.18 cubic
ft.) flat floor.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres (12 gallons)
Heating:
High performance fresh air heater.
mi xing cold and hot air. infinitely
variable. 2 speed heater blower.
Dimensions:
Lenght: 4.500 mm (177''), Width :
1.710 mm (67" ), Height : 1.450 mm
(53" ),Wheel base : 2.550 mm (100" ),
Front track: 1.320 mm (51.9 "),
Rear track : 1.366 mm (53.74).
Weight (unladen) 1070kg (23581bs.),
Permissible load : 400 kg (881 lbs.)
Top speed :
160 k. p. h. (100 m. p. h.)
Acceleration:
Zero to 100 k. p. h. (60 m. p. h.)
in 13,2 secon ds.
Fuel consumption:
Norm al : 23 m. p. q.
Due to a policy of conti nous development, the c ompany reserves
th e r ight to carry out any
necessary modification to both
design and equipment.

For all its sporting character,

th e BMW 1800 is a decidedly
friendly car.
You feel secure, whether'He'
or 'She' is sitting behind the
wheel, whether you are
d riving yourself or being
driven, whether you
are sitting in an individual
front seat or in the rear
bench seat.
Quarrels never arise over the
'best seat'. Every passenger
has his own door,
comfortably upholsteredseat
and snug ar1n rest.
Everyone enjoys good
all-round vision, fresh air and
an agreeable temperatu re.

The same constructional

features which have
enabled the BMW 1800
to win many rallies/
also give it outstanding
safety in everyday traffic
conditions. To mention
only one example:
the independent suspension on
. inclined radius
.
arms is an expensive/
although remarkably
efficient/ solution of the
problem of locating and
springing the rear wheel.
The wishbones on the
fro nt suspension work
together in harmony, to
ensure that the
car does not understeer
or oversteer/ even on the
fastest bends. Even when
tested to the limit/
which would never
occur in normal traffic/
this suspension
has proved impressive.

Whether yo u buy for

these reasons ...
(90 HP,
100 mph, 0-60 mph in
12.2 seconds)

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or for these reasons ...

(4 doors,
5 seats, 21 cubic feet of
luggage space)
... you buy a BMW

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BMW puts pleasure back into motoring

Start of the Grand Prix for touring cars. The cars with the
fastest practice times are on the
front of the grid. In the first
row is the silver grey
BMW1800TlofHubert Hahne.
The racing numbers on the
sides make it easy to forget
that a short while before, this
car was driven as a normal
saloon over ordinary roads.
A BMW1800 TI is not brought
to the start on a special transporter, it arrives at the track
under its own power - even
if this involves a journey

of hundreds of miles. In the

24 hour race at Francorcham ps
for example, where in 1964 it
won in its class by over
261 miles, it was overall winner
in 1965. At the Niirburgring,
in the touring car races on
the 31st July this year it took
three first places, the fastest
lap, and set up a new course
record for touring cars
of all classes. During the same
weekend, three BMW 1800 Tl's
took first, second and
fourth places on the Axamer
Liezum Mountain.

Its outstanding
motoring qualities make the
BMW 1800 TI
so successful in international
touring car races:
it can accelerate like lighting
from 0-60 m.p.h. in 11 seconds.
It can cruise for hours at
maxim um speeds - because
the engine is not
heavily tuned, but is perfectly
developed.
It can corner at high speed
in complete safety; it is
designed so that understeer
and oversteer are eliminated.
The BMW 1800 TI is not a car
for the indifferent driver.
It is for people who want
power to spare and the solid
feel of a gear lever
in their hands - people who
want pleasure from driving.
Those for whom driving is
a pleasure.

Engine:
4 cylinder 4 stroke in-line OHC
engine, five bearing crankshaft,
spherical turbulance combustion
chambers, inclined
overhead valves in V-arrengement,
water cooled. Pressurized engine
lubrication incorporating
gear pump and micronic full flow
oil filter.
Capacity I stroke I Bore:
1773cc 1 80 mm (3.149"') I 84 mm
(3.307'').
Engine output:
110 HP (DIN) at 5.800 r. p. m.,
124 HP (SAE) at 6.000 r.p.m.
Max. torque:
15.1 kgm (108.5 lb/ft) at4.000r.p.m.
Compression ration:
9.5 : 1
Carburettors:
2 horizontal Solex
40 PHH compound carburettors,
with accelerator pump and
secondary throttle.
Ignition system:
With centrifugal and vacuum advance.
Gearbox:
Four speed gearbox with positive
synchromesh in all gears.
Ratios:
Top : 1: 1, third: 1.33 : 1, second :
2.07:1 , first:3.816 :1 reverse4.153:1
Rear axle ratio:
4.11 : 1
Suspension:
Front: independent with torsion bar
and wishbone. rubber cushioned.
Spring travel 170 mm (6.692")
Rear: independent, inclined radius
arms, coil springs with additional
rubber spring,
spring travel 195 mm (7.677'').
Double acting
telescopic absorbers.
Steering:
ZF-Gemmer Type worm and toothed ro ller steering,
three-piece track rod. Steering
ratio 17.58: 1
Tyres:
6.00S 14tubeless;165SR14 radial ply tyres with tube optional.

Brakes:
Incorporating double acting servo
unit. Front wheels: fixed calliper
type disc brakes, self adjusting.
Disc diameter 268 mm {10.551 " )
Rear wheels: drum brakes w ith
leading and trailing shoe.
Diameter 250 mm (5.904" ).
Electrical:
6 Volt system, 360 W, three-phase
alternator. Battery capacity 66 Ah.
Body :
Light weight steel body welded
to chassis and floor unit. four doors,
front door width 953 mm (41.052"),
rear door width 867 mm (34.133"')
Windows:
4 winding windows,
2 front nodraught ventilators.
Seat:
Fully reclining single front seats,
Rear seat bench. Shoulder width:
front 1.340 mm (52.755"),
rear 1.330 mm (52.354")
Luggage compartment:
Capacity apprx.6m 3 {21.18cubicft)
flat floor.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres (12 gallons}
Heating:
High performance fresh air heater,
mixing cold and hot air, infinitely
variable. 2 speed heater blower.
Dimensions:
Lenght: 4.500 mm {177" ),
Width : 1.710 mm {67" ).
Height: 1.450 mm {53"),
Wheel base: 2.550 mm (100" ),
Front track: 1.390 mm (54.7"),
Rear track: 1.376 mm (54.17),
Weight(unladen)1040kg {2288 lbs.),
Permissible load : 400 kg (881 lbs.)
Top speed:
170 k. p. h. (106 m. p. h.)
Acceleration:
Zero to 100 k. p. h. {60 m. p. h.)
in 11,3 seconds.
Fuel consumption:
Normal: 25 m. p. q.
Due to a policy of continous development, the company reserves the
right to carry out necessary
modification to both design and
equipment.

In one season alone/ the

BMW 1800 TI won 14 circuit
races/ passing the flag
as overall winner in 10 cases/
breaking the track record
at Avus/ Ntirburgring and
Budapest/ and was German
Touring Car Champion.
Does this make the
BMW 1800 TI a racing car?
No!

The BMW 1800 TI was

designed and built as a sports
saloon. The same features
which help to win races/
give an inexhaustible reserve
of safety in normal road
traffic: drive at 93 m. p.h., and
you know that the engine
still has power to spare.
Overtake quickly and effort
lessly/ and you
know that just depressing
the accelerator
pedal will eliminate any risk
from the oncoming traffic.
Drive through a tight bend at
50 m . p. h . and you know
that there would be safety
to spare even at 60 m. p. h.
Or you can drive at leisure
through city traffic/knowing
that you could win races with
the same car!

the interior is a pleasant

blend of German practicality
and the impression of
luxury liked by many British
motorists".

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COUNTRY LIFE. LONOON

With 4doors, 5seats (2of them

are fully reclining) and
approximately 21 cubic feet
of luggage space,
the BMW 1800 TI offers the
maximum in travelling
comfort. The finish meets
all the requirements that the
sophisticated owner of a car
in this price bracket would
expect.

Despite its sporting

appearance, the
BMW 1800 TI is outstanding
for its particularly flexible
road behaviour.
The great elasticity of the
engine and the ideal spacing
of the gear ratios, assure
restful driving
even in harassing city traffic.
Here also the
enormous power reserves
make themselves felt:
a car which can accelerate
from 0 to 30 m. p. h.
in 3.8 seconds, and only
requires a braking distance
of 32 feet to stop from
30 m.p.h.,
is not bothered by the worst
traffic conditions.

Whether you buy for

these reasons .. ...
4doors1 5 seats, fully reclining
seats, flexible engine,
high touring speed, luxury
finish, elegant styling (it has
already won the ' hobby'
"car of the year" cup award
for the second time)

or for these reasons .....

110HP,106 m.p.h. top speed,
0-60 m.p.h. in 11 seconds,
sporting successes in one
season: 14 wins from
16 entries in international
touring car races,
10 overall class wins, records
at Avus, Ntirburgring and
Budapest. German
Touring Car Championship.
You buy a BMW