BMW 700
The BMW 700 is a small rear-engined car which was produced by BMW in various models from August 1959 to November 1965. It was the first BMW automobile with a monocoque structure. The 700 was a sales success at a time when BMW was close to financial ruin. The 700 was also successful in its class in motorsport, both in its stock form and as the basis of a racing special called the 700RS.
| BMW 700 (E107) | |
|---|---|
BMW 700 saloon | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BMW |
| Also called | BMW LS |
| Production | 1959–1965 188,211 built Saloon: 154,557 Coupé: 31,062 Convertible: 2,592 |
| Designer | Giovanni Michelotti |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Supermini B-Segment |
| Body style | 2-door saloon 2-door coupe 2-door convertible |
| Layout | RR layout |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 697 cc Flat twin |
| Transmission | 4 speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,120 mm (83.5 in) LS: 2,280 mm (89.8 in) |
| Length | 3,540 mm (139.4 in) LS: 3,860 mm (152.0 in) |
| Width | 1,480 mm (58.3 in) |
| Height | 1,270 mm (50.0 in)−1,360 mm (53.5 in) |
| Curb weight | 640 kg (1,411 lb)−690 kg (1,521 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | BMW 600 |
More than 188,000 were sold before production ended in November 1965. Upon discontinuing the 700, BMW left the economy car market.
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