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BMW 700 Coupé

Bodywork

type 2+2 FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 78.00 mm × 73.00 mm 3.07 in × 2.87 in
Cylinders F-2
Displace 0.7 litre 697 cc (42.534 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 4 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 9.00:1
Fuel system
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 23.40 s
0-100 mph -1.00 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 22.80 s
Standing km
Top speed 126 km/h (78 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 66.56 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 937.5 kPa (136 psi)
Specific torque 74.61 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Air
Bore / stroke ratio 1.07
Unitary capacity 348.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2121 mm
wheelbase 83.5 in
Length (milimeters) 3538 mm
Length (inches) 139.3 in
Width (milimeters) 1481 mm
Width (inches) 58.3 in
Height (milimeters) 1250 mm
Height (inches) 49.2 in
L:W ratio 1.67
Ground clearance (milimeters) 146 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5.7 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 601 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1325 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 31.8 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 7 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 8.4 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Rear
Engine alignment Unknown
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio

General information

RAC rating 7.5
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1959 BMW 700 Coupé PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1959

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