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 |






















