BMW - New Class-2000 (100 Hp)

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BMW - New Class

Last updated - July 4, 2024, 5:56 p.m.

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Brand	BMW
Model	New Class
Generation	New Class
Modification	2000 (100 Hp)
Start Of Production	January, 1966
End Of Production	June, 1972

Performance

The New Class is a sleek and powerful car with impressive acceleration and a top speed of 168 km/h. It can go from 0 to 100 km/h in just 12.4 seconds.

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Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh	12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph	12.4 sec
Max Speed	168 km/h 104.39 mph

Body & Dimensions

The car is a sedan type with a length of 4500 mm (177.17 in), width of 1710 mm (67.32 in), height of 1445 mm (56.89 in), and a wheelbase of 2550 mm (100.39 in). It has 5 seats and 4 doors, with a front track of 1330 mm (52.36 in) and a rear track of 1376 mm (54.17 in).

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Rating
Body Type	Sedan
Seats	5
Doors	4
Length	4500 mm 177.17 in.
Width	1710 mm 67.32 in.
Height	1445 mm 56.89 in.
Wheelbase	2550 mm 100.39 in.
Front Track	1330 mm 52.36 in.
Rear Track	1376 mm 54.17 in.

Fuel Consumption

The New Class is a petrol-powered car with a combined fuel consumption of 10.7 liters per 100 kilometers, equivalent to 21.98 US mpg or 26.4 UK mpg.

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Rating
Fuel Type	Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Combined	10.7 l/100 km 21.98 US mpg 26.4 UK mpg 9.35 km/l

Engine & Transmission

The New Class offers a naturally aspirated 1.9L inline-4 engine producing 100 hp and 156 Nm of torque. It features a 4-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel drive. The engine delivers a power-to-liter ratio of 50.3 hp/l, indicating efficient performance.

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Rating
Powertrain Architecture	Internal Combustion engine
Power	100 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power Per Litre	50.3 Hp/l
Torque	156 Nm @ 3000 rpm. 115.06 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm.
Engine Layout	Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model Code	M05
Engine Displacement	1990 cm3 121.44 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders	4
Engine Configuration	Inline
Cylinder Bore	89 mm 3.5 in.
Piston Stroke	80 mm 3.15 in.
Compression Ratio	8.5
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder	2
Fuel Injection System	Carburettor
Engine Aspiration	Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain	SOHC
Engine Oil Capacity	4.25 l 4.49 US qt \| 3.74 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification	15W-40, 15W-50, 20W-50
Coolant	7 l 7.4 US qt \| 6.16 UK qt
Drivetrain Architecture	The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel	Rear wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox	4 gears, manual transmission
Front Suspension	Double wishbone
Rear Suspension	Independent coil spring, Trailing arm

Brakes

The car specs indicate a budget-friendly vehicle with disc brakes upfront and drum brakes at the rear. It features a worm-reduction unit steering mechanism and 14-inch wheels.

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Rating
Front Brakes	Disc, 272 mm
Rear Brakes	Drum, 250 mm
Steering Type	Worm-reduction unit
Wheel Rims Size	5J x 14

Weight & Capacity

The New Class car model boasts an impressive weight-to-power ratio of 11.5 kg/Hp and a weight-to-torque ratio of 7.4 kg/Nm, making it a powerful and agile ride. With a kerb weight of 1150 kg and a maximum weight of 1550 kg, this car is designed for both performance and practicality. The spacious trunk offers a minimum of 600 liters of boot space, and the fuel tank capacity of 55 liters ensures a decent range. Additionally, the car is capable of towing trailers with a permitted load of up to 1200 kg with brakes and 500 kg without brakes.

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Rating
Weight To Power Ratio	11.5 kg/Hp, 87 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio	7.4 kg/Nm, 135.7 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight	1150 kg 2535.32 lbs.
Max Weight	1550 kg 3417.17 lbs.
Max Load	400 kg 881.85 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum	600 l 21.19 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity	55 l 14.53 US gal \| 12.1 UK gal
Permitted Trailer Load With Brakes 12 Percent	1200 kg 2645.55 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load Without Brakes	500 kg 1102.31 lbs.