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1959 BMW 600

GermanyGasolineRWDCoupe

Specifications

Vehicle DetailsPowertrainDimensionsEngine & PerformanceDimensions & WeightExteriorInteriorOther

Vehicle Details

Year
1959
Make
BMW
Model
600
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
1st Generation
Seats
4
Doors
3
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
0.6 Manual
Engine Configuration
Flat
Power (hp)
19 hp
Power (kW)
14 kW
Torque
38 Nm (28 lb-ft)
Top speed
103 km/h (64 mph)
Displacement
582 cc

Dimensions

Length
2,900 mm (114.2 in)
Width
1,400 mm (55.1 in)
Height
1,375 mm (54.1 in)
Wheelbase
1,700 mm (66.9 in)
Curb weight
550 kg (1,213 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,500 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,800 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
74 mm (2.9 in)
Stroke
68 mm (2.7 in)
Compression Ratio
6.8 :1
Engine Configuration
Flat

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
Manual, 4-speed

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
23 litres

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,220 mm (48.0 in)
Track, Rear
1,160 mm (45.7 in)
Turning Circle
8.3 m
Ground Clearance
160 mm (6.3 in)

Weight

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Coupé

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes

Other

Car Classification

American Classification
Subcompact Car/Economy Car
British Classification
City Car
Australian Classification
Microcar
European Segment
A-Segment
Car.info Classification
Mini Car
BMW emblem
Gross Weight
900 kg (1,984 lb)
Cargo Capacity
350 kg (772 lb)
600
8.9

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body
Coupe
Variant
600 Standard1957–1959
Generation
1st Generation
Year
Powertrain
0.6 Manual
Horsepower
19 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed

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