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700
1961 BMW 700
Germany
Gasoline
RWD
Convertible
Updated Aug 26, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
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Vehicle Details
Year
1961
Make
BMW
Model
700
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
1st Generation
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
700 Sport 0.7 Manual
Engine Configuration
Flat
Power (hp)
40 hp
Power (kW)
29 kW
Torque
51 Nm (38 lb-ft)
Top speed
135 km/h
(84 mph)
Displacement
697 cc
Dimensions
Length
3,540 mm
(139.4 in)
Width
1,480 mm
(58.3 in)
Height
1,290 mm
(50.8 in)
Wheelbase
2,120 mm
(83.5 in)
Curb weight
680 kg
(1,499 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,700 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
4,500 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
78 mm
(3.1 in)
Stroke
73 mm
(2.9 in)
Compression Ratio
9 :1
Engine Configuration
Flat
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
33 litres
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,270 mm
(50.0 in)
Track, Rear
1,200 mm
(47.2 in)
Turning Circle
10.1 m
Weight
Gross Weight
910 kg
(2,006 lb)
Cargo Capacity
230 kg
(507 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
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Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Compact Car
British Classification
Small Family Car
Australian Classification
Small Car
European Segment
C-Segment
Car.info Classification
Medium Family Car
700
Model
5 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Convertible
Variant
700 Standard
1961–1964
Generation
1st Generation
Year
1961
Powertrain
700 Sport 0.7 Manual
Horsepower
40 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
ConvertibleConvertible
RWD
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline