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Well matured - BMW 1600 in the (historical) test

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Created on December 5, 1964

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Jürgen Stockmar

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BMW 1600 (1964) - stylish form and timeless elegance

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BMW 1600 (1964) - excellent visibility and reasonable dimensions

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BMW 1600 (1964) - without stabilizer bar with heavy lateral tilt

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BMW 1600 (1964) - beautifully shaped rear with ample trunk space

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BMW 1600 (1964) - functionally divided tail light combination

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BMW 1500 (1963) - blinker lights drawn around the corner

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BMW 1500 (1962) - Steering wheel and dashboard

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BMW 1500 (1962) - Interior trim

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BMW 1500 (1962) - Rear seat with plenty of space

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BMW 1500 (1961) - Fuel filler neck under rear trunk lid

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BMW 1500 (1962) - View into the large trunk

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BMW 1500 (1962) - Transparent drawing

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BMW 1500 (1962) - Floor assembly and chassis

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BMW 1500 (1964) - Front suspension

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BMW 1500 (1962) - Sketch of the rear suspension

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BMW 1500 (1962) - View into the engine

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BMW 1500 (1962) - There's room for everyone

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BMW 1500 (1963) - View into the engine

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BMW 1500 (1962) - Naturally rather water-shy

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BMW 1500 (1962) - cuts a fine figure everywhere

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BMW 1500 (1962) - Makes the valley view obsolete

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BMW 1500 (1962) - Offers plenty of storage space despite notchback

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BMW 1500 (1962) - Hofmeister kink, overhanging front and clear lines

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BMW 1500 (1962) - Elegant interior and plenty of glass for good all-round visibility

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BMW 1600 (1964) - understated and stylish elegance

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Summary

Although the increase in displacement and power was quite small, the new 1600 was a much more "grown-up" engine than the previous 1.5-liter. Smooth running and drive comfort in particular benefited from the small increase in size. The four-cylinder engine nevertheless retained typical BMW characteristics such as free-revving and pulling power. And so it continued to match the excellent chassis of the "new class", as this historical test report shows. What's more, the car was now also better finished.

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Preview (beginning of the article)

The test drives that car salespeople like to use to attract customers are an advertising tool with a double bottom. In most cases, the chosen route leads around the block four times, and during this time the car - supported by a lively sales pitch - is supposed to convert the prospective customer into a buyer. It can all too easily happen that the potential customer has difficulties with the car's dimensions, the steering or the unfamiliar pedals and does not enjoy the driving experience of the advertised brand. The short test drive degenerates into a battle with the treachery of the object. Perhaps the test driver's situation would not be so bad if he could make his first attempts at driving without a passenger; getting used to the car would then be easier because the oppressive feeling of being watched would no longer exist.

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