BMW 700 Coupe 1959 specs
General information
Model: | BMW 700 Coupe |
Year: | 1959 |
Category: | Large/luxury cars |
Manufacturer: | BMW |
Seats: | 4 |
Engine and transmission
Valves per cylinder: | 4 |
Engine type: | Boxer, 2 cylinder |
Engine location: | Rear |
Displacement: | 695 ccm |
Max power: | 40.6 PS (30 kW) at 5700 Rev. per min. |
Max torque: | 50 Nm at 4000 Rev. per min. |
Compression: | 9:1 |
Bore x stroke: | 78 x 73 mm (3.1 x 2.9 inches) |
Lubrication system: | Wet sump |
Cooling system: | Air |
Gearbox: | Manual, 4-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
Fuel type: | Gasoline |
Fuel mixed driving: | 8.1 litres/100 km (29.04 miles per gallon) |
Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
Top speed: | 126 km/h (78.3 mph) |
Power/weight ratio: | 0.0644 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
Chassis type: | Coupe |
Max no. of doors: | 2 |
Passenger space: | 5010 litres (1324 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
Brake details: | Antiblocking system |
Front tire dimensions: | 235/65-R17 |
Rear tire dimensions: | 165/80-SR13 |
Dimensions and weight
Weight: | 630 kg (1388.9 pounds) |
Overall length: | 3540 mm (139.4 inches) |
Overall width: | 1490 mm (58.7 inches) |
Overall height: | 1260 mm (49.6 inches) |
Wheelbase: | 2130 mm (83.9 inches) |
Fuel capacity: | 31 litres (8.19 gallons) |
Ground clearance: | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
Other specifications
CO2 emissions: | 216 g/km |