1959 - BMW - 700 Coupe

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 700 Coupe 1959
2. 700 Coupe 1959
General Information
Make BMW
Model 700 Coupe
Production Year 1959
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2+2 FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2121 mm     (83,5 in)
Front Track 1270 mm     (50 in)
Rear Track 1194 mm     (47 in)
Length 3538 mm     (139,3 in)
Width 1481 mm     (58,3 in)
Height 1250 mm     (49,2 in)
Ground Clearance 146 mm     (5,7 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,67
Weight 601 kg     (1323,8 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 31,8 litre   (7 Imp gal ,  8,4 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer BMW
Engine Location Rear
Engine Alignment
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Air
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement F-2
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 4 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 697 cc     (42,53 cu in)
Bore 78 mm     (3,07 in)
Stroke 73 mm     (2,87 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,07
Unitary Capacity 348,5 cc/cylinder    (21,27 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 9 : 1
Fuel System Type
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 40 HP     (29,8 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5700 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 52 N.m     (38,4 lb.ft ,  5,3 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 50 N.m    (5700 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 66,6 HP/ton    (49,6 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 57,4 HP/litre    (42,8 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph 23,4 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h -1 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 22,8 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 126 km/h   (78,3 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio
Final Drive Ratio
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.CS.TrailA.
Suspension (rear) I.CS.TrailW.
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)