1960 BMW 700 Saloon specifications

1960 BMW 700 Saloon data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2281 mm 89.8 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length 3861 mm 152 inches
Width 1478 mm 58.2 inches
Height 1359 mm 53.5 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.69
Kerb weight
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)
32.4 PS (32 bhp) (23.9 kW)
at 5000 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
50 Nm (37 ft·lb) (5.1 kgm)
at 3400 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
34.2 kW/litre
46.5 ps/litre
45.9 bhp/litre
0.75 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 1 So carb
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
Weight-to-power ratio
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
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.
Rear suspension I.CS.
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 0.84
Final drive ratio 5.43
general
Carfolio.com ID34364
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 7.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1960 BMW 700 Saloon added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.