1959 BMW 700 Coupé

The BMW 700 Coupé is a coupé with 2 doors and a rear mounted engine which delivers its power to the rear wheels. Its 2 cylinder, overhead valve naturally aspirated engine has 2 valves per cylinder and a volume of 0.7 litres. It provides power and torque figures of 30 bhp (30.4 PS/22.4 kW) at 5000 rpm and 50 Nm (37 lbft/5.1 kgm) at 3400 rpm respectively. The engine powers the wheels through a 4 speed manual transmission. The BMW 700 Coupé weighs a quoted 601 kg at the kerb. It is claimed to achieve a maxiumum speed of 121 km/h which is 75 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door fixed-head coupé with 2+2 seats
Length
3538 mm
Weight
601 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
0.7 litre
Cylinders
2, Flat
Power
30.4 PS / 30 bhp / 22.4 kW @ 5000 rpm
Torque
50 Nm / 37 ft.lb / 5.1 kgm @ 3400 rpm
Top speed
121 km/h / 75 mph

1959 BMW 700 Coupé specifications

1959 BMW 700 Coupé data
bodywork
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Body type	2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2121 mm	83.5 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length	3538 mm	139.3 inches
Width	1481 mm	58.3 inches
Height	1250 mm	49.2 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.67
Kerb weight	601 kg	1325 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	BMW
Engine code
Cylinders	Flat 2
Capacity	0.7 litre 697 cc (42.534 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	78 × 73 mm 3.07 × 2.87 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.07
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 4 valves in total
maximum power output (DIN)	30.4 PS (30 bhp) (22.4 kW) at 5000 rpm
maximum torque (DIN)	50 Nm (37 ft·lb) (5.1 kgm) at 3400 rpm
Specific output (DIN)	32.1 kW/litre 43.6 ps/litre 43 bhp/litre 0.71 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (DIN)	71.74 Nm/litre 0.87 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	7.5:1
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	901.5 kPa (130.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Air
Unitary capacity	348.5 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	121 km/h (75 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 50.61 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 PS/kg 37.22 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 kW/kg 49.92 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 26.87 kg/kW 44.87 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	rear
Engine layout	unknown
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering	rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.CS.TrailA.
Rear suspension	I.CS.TrailW.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R	Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID	15840
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	7.5
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1959 BMW 700 Coupé added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.