Only 200 examples of this homologation-special 1800 TI/SA were built, sold exclusively to licensed racing and sports drivers - and one won the 1965 Spa 24 Hours.
Median 99 hp across 193 similar cars
Lead trim: 1800 TI/SA (M10 1.8 I4, dual Weber, 5-speed)
BMW New ClassNEUE-KLASSE-1800TISA · 1964–1965
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FactOnly 200 examples of this homologation-special 1800 TI/SA were built, sold exclusively to licensed racing and sports drivers - and one won the 1965 Spa 24 Hours.
A homologation special introduced in 1964 (SA for Sonderausführung, "special version"), the 1800 TI/SA had dual Weber DCOE-45 two-barrel carburetors and a 10.5:1 compression ratio for 97 kW (130 hp) at 6,100 rpm and 144 N·m (106 lb·ft) at 5,250 rpm, a Getrag five-speed gearbox, a stronger front anti-roll bar, a new rear anti-roll bar and larger-diameter brake discs than the TI. 200 examples were built and sold only to licensed racing and sports drivers, and a BMW 1800 TI/SA won the 1965 Spa 24 Hours touring car race.
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| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1800 TI/SA (M10 1.8 I4, dual Weber, 5-speed) | 1964–1965 | 1.8 L Inline-4 | 130 hp | 106 lb-ft | — | RWD | — | — |
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