1967 BMW 1600 GT Frua
MODEL YEAR: 1967
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In 1966, a German car was born from the design of Pietro Frua, a renowned Italian car designer who collaborated with various European brands, including the Bavarian company Glas and Maserati. Although the car’s design is distinctly Italian, its engine was provided by BMW. That same year, BMW acquired Glas, and the 1600 GT was introduced to the market under BMW’s name.
The car features a lightweight body (960 kg) paired with a 1600 cc engine producing 105 horsepower, allowing it to reach a top speed of 195 km/h and accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 10 seconds. These were impressive figures for the time. It was also praised for its excellent handling, thanks to its compact dimensions and advanced suspension system, which included stabilizing bars to support high-speed cornering.
Today, only about a hundred units of this rare and highly sought-after 1960s car are still known to exist, making it a valuable collector’s item.
General
| Complete name of the car | 1967 BMW 1600 GT Frua |
|---|---|
| Model year | 1967 |
| Quality of Data | E - Most field Uncomplete |
Specifications
| Body style | Coupé |
|---|---|
| no.Doors | 2 |
| Wheelbase | 2320 mm |
| Lenght | 4050 mm |
| Width | 1550 mm |
| Height | 1280 mm |
| Curb Weight | 950 kg |
| Wheel Drive | Rear |
| Engine Location | Front |
| Seating capacity (number) | 2+2 |
| Track Tread (front) | 1250 mm |
| Track Tread (rear) | 1260 mm |
| Engine Alignment | Longitudinal |
| Fuel capacity | 55 l |
Engine / Powertrain
| Kind of Engine | Naturally aspirated |
|---|---|
| Cylinders Configuration | Straight/Inline Engine |
| Displacement | 1574 cc |
| Cylinders number | 4 |
| Valve Train | Single overhead camshaft SOHC |
| Bore | 84 mm |
| Stroke | 71 mm |
| Maximum Power (HP) | 104 hp |
| Power (PS) | 105 PS |
| Power kW | 78 kW |
| Power @ rounds per minute | 6000 rpm |
| Torque | 131 Nm |
| Torque @ r.p.m. | 4500 rpm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Coolant | Water |
Drivetrain & Suspension
| Suspensions Front | Independent, Macpherson strut with Wishbone |
|---|---|
| Suspensions Rear | Independent, Macpherson strut with Wishbone |
| Front Brakes | Disc |
| Front Brakes diameter | 268 mm |
| Rear Brakes diameter | 230 mm |
| Transmission type | 4 speed manual |
| Wheel Size (front) | 4½j x 14 |
| Wheel Size (rear) | 4½j x 14 |
| Front tyres dimensions | 155 hr 14 |
| Rear tyres dimensions | 155 hr 14 |
| Fuel capacity | 55 l |
Performances
| Top Speed | 190 km/h |
|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 11.2 s |
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