BMWs Neue Klasse was introduced in 1961 and marked the companys first mid-range series since the Second World War, bridging the gap between the top-of-the-line 501 502 and the more affordable 700s and Isettas. It was also one of the first BMWs to receive the Hofmeister kink at the base of C-pillar, which can be seen on most of their coupes and sedans to this day. This car and the 1600 were the cars that the famous 2002…
BMWs Neue Klasse was introduced in 1961 and marked the companys first mid-range series since the Second World War, bridging the gap between the top-of-the-line 501 502 and the more affordable 700s and Isettas. It was also one of the first BMWs to receive the Hofmeister kink at the base of C-pillar, which can be seen on most of their coupes and sedans to this day. This car and the 1600 were the cars that the famous 2002 was built on. BMW was having a hard time staying in business and it was the release of the Neue Klasse series of cars that saved them.Powered by a 1.8L M10 making for a very exciting and fun ride! The M10 is mated to a 4-speed manual transmission that shifts without grinds or noises. The engine runs beautifully and runs very smooth.