Maximum safety and comfort: disc brakes and spring-assisted telescopic suspension

Power and elasticity: the BMW 1500 four-cylinder power unit with overhead camshaft

Rood-holding and cornering stability: the BMW rear suspension

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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)

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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.

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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.

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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 wenn es einmal sein muB- diefestzupackenden Scheiben­bremsen gestatten ki.irzeste Bremswege.

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.

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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 rgriff e unter den Armsti.itzen. Kein unbeabsichtigtes Offnen.

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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; Scheiben­wasch-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: wassergekuhlter BMW Vier- hinten: unabhangig gefederte Rader, Sitzbreite auf den Abmessungen zylinder-Viertakt- Rei hen- Radfuhrung an schragstehen- Polstern: vorn 2x585 mm, hinten 1366 mm Lange: 4500mm motor unter 30° schrag ge- den Langslenkern; Schrauben- Ellenbogenbreite: vorn 1375 mm, hinten 1375 mm Breite: 1710 mm neigt, mit obenliegender federn mit Gummi- Luft-Zusatz- Schulterbreite: vorn 1340 mm, hinten 1330 mm Hohe: 1450 mm unbelastet Nockenwelle und schraghan- fed er; 190 mm Federweg; Gepackraum: Klappe mit Liftsystem, Fas- 1400 mm belastet genden Ventilen in V-Anordnung doppelt wirkende TeleskopstoB- sungsraum 600 Liter, hohe Radstand: 2550 mm

Hubraum: 1499 ccm, Hub 71 mm, dam pf er mit langem Arbeitsweg Staufahigkeit, ebener Boden, Spur vorn: 1320 mm Bohrung 82 mm Lenkung: ZF-Gemmer-Lenkung mit Reserverad versenkt und hinten: 1366 mm

Hochste Leistung: 80 DIN PS bei 5700 U/min Schnecke und Rolle, 3teilige abgedeckt liegend Spurkreisdurch-Hochstes Spurstange; Obersetzungs- Motorraum: Klappe vorn angeschlagen, messer: ca. 9,60 m

Drehmoment: 12,0 DIN mkg bei 3000 U/min verhaltnis 17,58 auffliegsicher Bodenfreiheit: ca. 150 mm 12,5 SAE mkg bei 3200 U/min Reiten: 6.00-14 schlauchlos, Heizung: schnell wirksame Frischluft- Gewicht trocken: 996 kg

Verdichtungs- Niederquerschnitt mit Rund- Hochleistungsheizung mit Leergewicht verhaltnis: 8,8: 1 schulter sofort ansprechender und fahrfertig: 1050 kg Zundung: mit Fliehkraft und Unterdruck- FuBbremse vorn: Festsattel-Scheibenbremse mit fein dosierbarer Temperatur- Zuladung: 400 kg

verstellung automatischer Nachstellung, Regelung durch Kalt- und zul. Gesamtgewicht: 1450 kg Vergaser: Solex- Fallstromvergaser Scheibendurchmesser 268 mm Warmluft-Mischung; dadurch zul. Anhangelast: 1200 kg gebremst;

mit Beschleunigungspumpe hinten: Simplex-Gleitbacken- Erhaltung der naturlichen 500 kg ungebremst und Vordrossel Trommelbremse 250 mm Luftfeuchtigkeit, gesundes Hochst-

Durchmesser Klima; wahlweise Verteilung geschwindigkeit: 150 km/h Kraftiibertragung Handbremse: mit Handhebel zwischen den auf Entfrosterdiisen und Beschleunigung: von 0 auf 100 km/h in

Kupplung: Hydraulisch betatigte Einschei- Vordersitzen, auf die Hinter- FuBraum; elektrisches Geblase 16,8 Sekunden ben -Trockenkupplung mit rader wirkend mit 2 Drehzahlstufen Stehender Kilo-Drehschwingungsdampfer Fenster: Vier voll versenkbare Kurbel- meter: in 36,8 Sekunden

Getriebe: 4 Vorwartsgange sperrsyn- Karosserie: Verwindungssteife Ganzstahl- fenster; vorn zwei Schwenkfen- Normverbrauch: 9,9 1/100 km bei 110 km/h chronisiert, 1 Riickwartsgang: karosserie mit Bodengruppe ster mit Drehknopf und Selbst- (DIN 70030), alle 6000 km Mittelschaltung verschweiBt, Leichtbauweise sperrung; Glasflache23 000 cm•; kleine lnspektion, alle

Obersetzung: 1. Gang: 3,816; 2. Gang: 2,07; Ti.iren: Vier vorn angeschlagene Turen, 85% freie Rundumsicht 12000 km groBe lnspektion 3. Gang: 1,33; 4.Gang: 1,0; fast 90° offnend. Breite vorn Tankinhalt: ca. 53 Liter Riickwartsgang: 4, 153 953 mm, hinten 867 mm.

Hinterachs- Vorderti.iren einzeln abschlieB- ElektrischeAnlage i.ibersetzung: 4,375; Hypoidantrieb; bar; Hinterturen mit lnnen- Batterie: 6 Volt, 77 Ah mit groBer BMW behaltsich das Recht vor, in diesem Prospekt

Gehause elastisch gelagert verriegelung Kaltstartleistung beschriebene und dargestellte Einzelheiten in Hinterradantrieb: zwei Doppelgelenkwellen Sitze vorn: verstellbare Einzelsitze in der Lichtmaschine: 200/300 Watt Konstruktion, Ausstattung und Zubehor jederzeit

Schulterbreite gerundet, ein- Beleuchtung: Asymmetrisches Abblendlicht, und ohne vorherige Ankundigung zu andern, Fahrwerk stellbare Ruckenlehnen, Stoffe Heckleuchtensatz mit feld- wenn sie dies im lnteresse der Weiterentwicklung

Radaufhangung verschleiBfest und atmungs- weise zusammengefaBten oder aus fertigungs- bzw. verkaufstechnischen vorn: Federbeinachse mit Quer- aktiv Einheiten (Blinker, Bremslicht, Grunden fiir erforderlich halt. MaB-, Gewichts-

lenker, gummigelagert. Sitze hinten: Sitzbank mit langer Ober- Ruckfahrscheinwerfer, und Leistungsangaben verstehen sich mit Federweg 170 mm schenkelauflage SchluB- und Parklii;ht) entsprechenden Toleranzen.

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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, asymmetri-cal dipping beam and overtaking signal • Control for direction indica-tors and automatic windshield washer· Ignition steering column lock with garage position and repea-ted 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 • Full-width 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. Powerful acceleration always.

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Masters all situations. You can 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 permit 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: Water-cooled BMW 4-cylinder Rear: Independently sprung wheels, Luggage boot: Spring-assisted lid, capacity Height: 4 ft. 9 1 /a" (1450 mm) unladen 4-stroke in-line engine inclined wheels on inclined longitudinal 21.2 cu.ft. (600 I), high 4 ft. 7 1 /a" (1400 mm) laden at 30°, with overhead camshaft bars; helical springs with storage capacity, level floor, Wheel base: 8 ft. 43/a" (2550 mm) and inclined valves. auxiliary rubber-air spring; spare wheel covered underfloor Track front: 4 ft. 4" (1320 mm) Turbulence pan spring deflection 77 I 16" Engine rear: 4 ft. 6" (1374 mm)

Cubic capacity: 91.4 cu. ins. (1499 c. c.), (190 mm); double-action compartment: Front-hinged bonnet with Turning circle stroke 2 1 3 / 1 6 " (71 mm), telescopic shock absorbers safety lock diameter: about 31 ft. 6" (9.60 m) bore 3 1I 4 " (82 mm) w ith long travel Heating : Quick action, high capacity Ground clearance: about 57 /a" (150 mm)

M aximum output: 80 DIN metric h.p. at Steering : ZF-Gemmer steering with tresh-air heater with immediate Weight, dry: 2196 lb. (996 kg) 5700 r.p.m. worm and roll, 3 -part track rod; response, fine-adjustment Unladen weight: 2315 lb. (1050 kg)

Maximum torque: 166 ft. lb. (12 DIN mkg) at transmission ratio: 17.58 temperature control for cold Load: 882 lb. (400 kg) 3000 r.p.m. Tyres: 6.00-14 tubeless, low cross- and hot air mixing. Natural Permissible total 163 ft. lb. (12.5 SAE mkg) at section with rounded shoulder atmospheric humidity weight: 3197 lb. (1450 kg) 3200 r.p.m. Front brake: Self-adjusting disc brake, disc maintained, giving healthy Permissible trailer

Compression ratio: 8.8:1 diameter 101I 2 " (268 mm) air-conditioning; distributed load: 2646 lb. (1200 kg) braked; Ignition: with centrifugal and vacuum Rear brake: Simplex drum type, 97 I a"' according to choice to 11 02 lb. ( 500 kg) unbraked;

control (250 mm) diameter demisters and foot space; Maximum speed: 93 m.p.h. (150 km) Carburettor: Solex downdraught carburettor Handbrake: On rear wheels only, brake lever 2-stage electric fan Acceleration: from 0 to 62 m.p.h. (100 km)

with acceleration pump and between front seats Windows: 4 fully retractable winding in 16.8 sec. standing km: choke valve windows. Front: 2 swivelling in 36.8 sec.

Body : Distortion-free all -steel body quarter-lights with rotary knob Petrol Transmission: welded to floor unit, light- and self- locking device; consumption: 28.6 m.p.g. (9.9 1/100 km) at

Clutch: Hydraulically operated single weight construction window area 25 sq.ft. 68.3 m.p.h. (1 10 km) dry plate clutch with torsional- Doors: 4 front-hinged doors. opening (23000 cm2); 85% free vibration damper to almost 900. Width, front: all -round vision

Gear box: 4-speed synchromesh, 1 reverse 371 / 2 " (953 mm), rear: 341 fa" Fuel tank capacity: about 11 gallons (53 I) gear: centre position 867 mm). Front doors individ-

Gear ratios: 1st gear: 3.816; 2nd gear: 2.07; ually lockable; rear doors 3rd gear: 1.33; 4th gear: 1; with inside locks reverse gear: 4.1 53 Front seats: Individual adjustable seats, Electrical

Rear axle gear: 4.375; hypo id drive; casing rounded at shoulder width, equipment f lexibly mounted. adjustable backs, fabric wear- Battery: 6 V, 77 Ah, with large capacity

Rear wheel drive: 2-double-jointed shafts resistant and self-ventilating Dynamo: 200/300W Rear seat: Bench seat with long support Lights: Asymmetrical dipping beam, BMW reserve the right to alter any details of

Suspensi on, for thighs rear light panel with flashing design, equipment, and accessories described and steering, tyres, Seat width: Front 2x23" (585 mm), rear indicators, stop light, reversing illustrated in this publication at any time without

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Specification Engine: Water-cooled BMW 4-cylinder 4-stroke in-line

engine inclined 3()0, with overhead camshaft and Inclined valves In V·arrangement

Cubic capacity: 108 cu. Ins. <1773ccml.atroke 3, 15"<80mm>. bore 3,31" C84 mm) M aximum output : 90 DIN 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 : 8.6 : 1 Ignition : with centrifugal and vacuum control.

Carburetter: Solex downdraught carburetter with acceleration pump and choke valve .

Tranamlulon : Clutch : Hydraulically actuated single dry plate clutch

with torslonal·vlbra11on damper.

Gearbox : 4-speed, synchromesh centre position gear lever

Gear ratio : 1st gear: 3.816; 2nd gear: 2.07; 3rd gear : 1.33 ; 4th gear : 1.0: reverse: 4.153.

Rear axle transmlsslorr: 4.22; hypold gear; casing f lexibly mounted.

Rear wheel drive : two double-jointed shafts. Wheels, steering, tyres,

brakes : Wheel suspension, front: Spring leg axle with transverse guiding link.

rubber mounted. spring deflection 6"11•" <170 mml.

rear: 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.

Steering: ZF-Gemmer steering with helical gear and roller. 3-part track rod: s teering ratio 17.58.

Tyres : 6.00 -14 sport, tubeless. low cross-section with safety shoulder.

Footbrake : With Mastervac Servo assistance

Front : Self-adjusting disc brake. disc diameter io112· <268 mm) Rear : Drum-type. Simplex. 97/a" (250mml diameter

with leading and tralllng shoes.

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Hand brake :

Body :

Doors:

Front seats:

Seats rear:

Elbow width :

Shoulder width : Luggage boot:

Engine compartment:

Heater:

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 welded to floor unit, lightweight construction.

Four front-hung doors. opening to almost 9()0. Entry width front, 37112· <953 mm>. rear, 3411,· <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 4·5· Ct375 mml, rear 4·5· <1375 mml.

Front 4'43/• " (1340 mm>. rear 4'43/a" Cl~ mm>.

Spring-assisted lid, 21,2 cubit (600 ll capacity, high storage capacity. level floor. spare wheel covered under f loor 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 -round vision.

about 11 gallons <53 ll

6-volt, 77 Ah with large cold start capacity.

200/300 w

Lighting:

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Wheel base :

Track front : rear :

Turning circle diameter :

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Weight, dry :

Unladen weight:

Load :

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Permissible trailer load : Cbrake load>

Maximum speed,

Acceleration :

Normal consumption :

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)

4 ft 9 'I• 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

2238 lbs C1015 kg>

2359 lbs <1070 kgl

882 lbs C400 kgl

3241 lbs C1470 kgl

2646 lbs <1200 kgl

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 right to alter details of design, equipment end accessories described and illustrated In this publicati on at any time without notice, If they consider this to be necessary In the Interests of further development or for reasons of manufacture or selling. Data on d imensions. weights, and performance are subject to the appropriate tolerances.

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. integral arranged struts. Body Built for safety. Distortion-resistant in all welded to floor unit. A safe unit. directions. Dimensionally stable because of

Handsome and functional The appearance of this car will remain 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 temperature to be controlled without delay and in a fine dosed manner , by means of adding cool fresh-air to the warm 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 wheel with recessed 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 rear axle unit. Ideal suspension and springs. 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 brill iant 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·

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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.

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 .

Centre gear lever. Short travel well-defined

shift positions. Direct, silk-smooth gear

change by synchromesh .

Four wide doors - making it easy to get in and out. Windows 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 control led 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 t ime 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 mileage indicator ; combined instrument panel with indicators 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-tone door lining; pockets in front doors; safety belt anchorage 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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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

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.

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.

DIE WELT

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

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

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

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 speed 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 gear i second gear for steep mountain passes; effortless overtaking in third gear i 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 stroke 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 oi l 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 (104.4 lb/fl) at 3.000r.p.m. Compression ration: 8.6: 1 Carburettor: Solex - downdraught carburettor. with accelerator pump and secondary throttle. Ignition system: With centrifugal and vacuum advance. Gearbox: Four speed gearbox with posi t ive 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 telescopic absorbers. Steering: ZF-Gemmer Type worm and too­thed ro ller steering, three-piece track rod, steering ratio 17.58: 1 Tyres: 6.00 S 14 tubeless; 165 SR 14 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 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 width 867 mm (34.133") Windows: 4 winding windows, 2 fron t nodraught venti lato rs. Seats: Fully rec l ining single front seats. rear seat bench. Shoulder width: front 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. 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: 1.320 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 seconds. Fuel consumption: Normal : 23 m. p. q. Due to a policy of continous de­velopment, the company reserves the r ight to carry out any necessary modification to both design and equipment.

For all its sporting character, the 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 temperature.

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 front 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 you 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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2226* service stations in Europe • (Position on 1-3-65)

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 180 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 with 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.6m3 {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!

11 ..... the interior is a pleasant blend of German practicality and the impression of luxury liked by many British motorists".

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