BMW 1600

General information
Model	BMW 1600
Year	1966
Category	Midsize family cars
Rating	57 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars
Main features, safety and ecconomy
Engine size	1574 ccm (96.05 cubic inches)
Seats	5
Drive	Rear wheels
Transmission	Manual, 4-speed
Airbags	6
Engine and transmission
Engine location	Front, longitudinal
Displacement	1574 ccm (96.05 cubic inches)
Engine type	Inline, 4 cylinder
Max power	86.20 PS (63 kW or 85 HP) at 5800 Rev. per min.
Max torque	124 Nm (12.6 kgf-m or 91.5 ft.lbs) at 3000 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke	84.0 x 71.0 mm (3.3 x 2.8 inches)
Fuel system	Carburetor
Valves per cylinder	2
Lubrication system	Wet sump
Cooling system	Liquid
Gearbox	Manual, 4-speed
Speed and acceleration
Top speed	161.0 km/h (100.0 mph)
0-50 miles	9.0 seconds
Power/weight ratio	0.0937 PS/kg
Exterior and interior
Chassis type	Sedan/saloon
Max no. of doors	2
Passenger space	5040 litres (1,332 gallons)
Steering, brakes and tires
Turn circle	10 m (409.4 inches)
Front brakes	Disks, 240 mm
Rear brakes	Drums
Brake details	Antiblocking system (ABS)
Dimensions and weight
Weight	920 kg (2,028.3 pounds)
Overall length	4240 mm (166.9 inches)
Overall width	1590 mm (62.6 inches)
Overall height	1420 mm (55.9 inches)
Ground clearance	170 mm (6.7 inches)
Wheelbase	2510 mm (98.8 inches)
Fuel capacity	45.0 litres (11.89 gallons)
Other specifications
Country of origin	Germany