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BMW 1602 Car Facts, Description, Design & General Information
The BMW 1602 was introduced in 1966 at the Geneva auto show and was produced until 1975. Max Hoffman, a US importer, prompted the production of the BMW 1602 by convincing BMW that a 2 door version of the 1500 would sell much better than it had done so far. BMW turned to Italian stylist Giovanni Michelotti.
The BMW 1602 that resulted has very little in common with the 1500 sedan.
In 1966 Modern Motorist magazine, Archie Vicar described the car as follows, "The BMW 1602 has a 4-cylinder engine driving the rear. How odd to launch a small car but still send the power hindmost. Front-wheel drive is certainly the future. With little effort the box could oversteer, requiring armfuls of opposite lock to point the nose onto the right course. The brakes are discs up front and drums at the rear and seem to be pretty good at slowing down BMW's little biscuit tin." Archie Vicar's summery of the BMW 1602 was mirrored by most of the British motoring press, diminishing BMW's chances of success. At this time, Britain still viewed its own motor industry as a source of national pride. "Triumph have the sports car market well secured and will do so for a long time if BMW can't offer more than this small crate with its few fittings, old-fashioned engineering, hard ride and curiously designed door frames. If you want for more exotic fare, then hurry to a Citroen or Lancia dealer for more interesting machines.  
 

BMW 1602 Measurements
The measurements of the BMW 1602 are as follows:

• Wheelbase: 2500mm

• Track:          Front: 1330mm

•                      Rear: 1330mm

• Length: 4230mm

• Width:  1590mm

• Height: 1410mm

• Ground clearance: 160mm

• Curb Weight: 940kg

• Fuel capacity: 46 litres 

• Fuel Type: Gasoline

BMW 1602 Specifications
The specifications (specs) are:

• Bore x stroke: 84.00mm  x  71.00mm

• Cylinders: 4

• Displacement: 1574cc    1.6 litres

• Type: 4 to 5 seater, Saloon

• Number of doors: 2

• Engine type: Single overhead camshaft, 2 valves per cylinder, 8 valves in total

• Construction: cast iron block, light alloy head

• Sump: wet sump

• Compression ratio: 8.60:1

• Fuel system: 1 So PDSI 38 carburettor

• Maximum power: 83bhp

• Specific output: 52.7 bhp/litre

• Maximum torque: 130.0 Nm

• bmep: 1037.9 kPa

• Specific torque: 82.59 Nm/litre

• Manufacturer: BMW

• Main Bearings: 5

• Coolant: Water

• Bore/stroke ratio: 1.18

• Unitary capacity: 393.5 cc/cylinder

• Aspiration: Normal

• Catalytic converter: None

BMW 1602 Performance
Facts about the performance of the BMW 1602 are as follows:

• 0-50mph: 9 seconds

• 0-60mph:

• Standing quarter mile: 18.40 seconds

• Top Speed: 99mph

• Power to weight: 88.3 bhp/ton

BMW 1602 Features and Body Styles
Facts about the features and body styles of the BMW 1602 are as follows:

• Engine location: Front

• Engine alignment: Longitudinal

• Drive: Rear wheel drive

• Steering: ZF worm & roller

• Turns lock to lock: 3.500

• Turning circle: 9.60 m

• Suspension Front: Independent, Macpherson strut, coil spring, Lower trailing link, trailing link

•                       Rear: Independent, semi-trailing arm, coil springs

• Wheels Front: 4½  x  13

•                Rear: 4½  x  13

• Tyres Front: 165 SR 13

•            Rear: 165 SR 13

• Brakes Front: Disc

•               Rear: Drum - servo assisted

• Transmission(s): 4 gear manual

• Power Steering: No

• Security System: No

• Immobilizer Theft-Deterrent System: No

• Alloy Wheels: No

• Remote Trunk Release with Lock: No

• Fuel Injection: No

• Designer: Giovanni Michelotti

BMW 1602 Internal Features
The facts about the internal features of the BMW 1602 are as follows:

• Air Conditioning: No

• Central Locking: No

• CD and tape audio storage: No

• Electric Windows: No

• Sunroof: No

• Lockable Glove Compartment with Light: No

• Map Lights: No

• Flat-folding rear seats: No

• Airbags: No

• Power Mirrors: No

• Rear Window Defroster: No

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