BMW 1500
Overview
| Produced: |
1961-1964, 23807 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon,4 doors,4 seats |
The BMW 1500 heralded a new era for BMW. They had done with miniature cars and now built true cars. The 1500 had a 1,499 cc four-cylinder engine of 75 bhp which gave a top speed of 94 mph (150kph).
Source: The complete encyclopedia of Saloon Cars - Rob de la Rive Box
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1499cc | S4 OHC |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94 mph | 75 bhp |
Auction Sales History
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 021 | BMW 127 (1961) | BCA | 7 Aug 2000 | Not sold | |
| 070 | BMW Megatron Engine (1987) | Christies | 11 Apr 1992 | Not sold | |
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
A modern way to travel - BMW 1500 Neue Klasse |
78 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars October 2011 | |||
| A modern way to travel - BMW 1500 Neue Klasse - All modern BMWs can trace their design heritage back 50 years to the 1500 Neue Klasse saloon. We take one on a spectacular transe-European tour, just as its new class of buyer would have done in the Sixties. | ||||
| Article |
A Different Klasse - BMW |
112 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car April 2004 | |||
| A Different Klasse - BMW 1500 desperately needed a volume seller in the early '60s: its inspired response set the template for all BMWs made since, says David Evans. | ||||
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