The BMW New Class, known as Neue Klasse in German, was a series of sedans and coupes manufactured by BMW from 1962 to 1972. These vehicles were pivotal in steering BMW towards financial stability following the struggles the company faced in the 1950s. Additionally, the New Class cars were instrumental in shaping BMW's reputation for producing high-performance sports sedans.
The New Class lineup commenced with the introduction of the 1500, a compact executive car featuring the advanced M10 (initially referred to as M115) overhead camshaft 4-cylinder engine. As BMW expanded its offerings, the 2000 C and 2000 CS luxury coupes were included in the model range in 1965, catering
