1962 BMW 1500 Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1962 BMW 1500, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis : Steel unibody
Production Years for Series : 1962 - 1966
Weight : 2340 lbs | 1061.406 kg
Introduced At : 1961 IAA Frankfurt show
0-60 mph : 14 seconds.
1/4 Mile : 19.4 seconds
Top Speed : 92 mph | 148.028 km/h
Inline
Displacement : 1499 cc | 91.5 cu in. | 1.5 L.
Power : 80 HP (58.88 KW) @ 5700 RPM
Torque :87 Ft-Lbs (118 NM) @ 3000 RPM
Bore : 3.2 in | 82 mm.
Stroke : 2.8 in | 71 mm.
Compression : 8.8:1
Main Bearings : 5
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Cylinder Head : Aluminum
1 Solex carburetor
Transmission:
4 Manual Floor shift

1962 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : $3,125
Avg. Household Income : $5,556
Avg. Home : $12,500
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.28

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Q: How fast is the 1962 BMW 1500? A: The 1962 BMW 1500 has a top speed of 92 mph.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1962 BMW 1500? A: The 1962 BMW 1500 has a wheelbase size of 100.40 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1962 BMW 1500? A: The 1962 BMW 1500 has a length of 177.20 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1962 BMW 1500? A: The 1962 BMW 1500 has a width of 67.30 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1962 BMW 1500? A: The 1962 BMW 1500 was a Sedan.

Q: What engine did the 1962 BMW 1500 have? A: The engine powering the 1962 BMW 1500 was a Inline (1499 cc | 91.5 cu in. | 1.5 L.) with 80 HP (58.88 KW) @ 5700 RPM and 87 Ft-Lbs (118 NM) @ 3000 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 1962 BMW 1500 have? A: The 1962 BMW 1500 had a 4 speed Manual Floor shift gearbox.

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