| Main Params |
| Photo |
|
|
| Car name |
BMW 700
|
DeSoto Fireflite
|
| Car type |
passenger cars
|
passenger cars
|
| Car body type |
coupe
|
sedan
|
| Model |
bmw
|
desoto
|
| Variant |
700
|
fireflite
|
| Modification |
0.7 MT (30 hp)
|
5.3 AT (243 hp)
|
| Release of cars |
1959
|
1955
|
| The end of production |
1965
|
1960
|
| Engine |
| Boost type |
No |
No |
| Cylinder arrangement |
opposite |
V-shaped |
| Cylinder diameter and piston stroke, mm |
No |
94 × 97 |
| Engine capacity, cm³ |
697 |
5300 |
| Engine location |
rear |
front, longitudinal |
| Engine power supply system |
No |
carburetor |
| Engine type |
petrol |
petrol |
| Maximum power, hp/kW at rpm |
30 / 22 at 5000 |
243 / 179 at — |
| Maximum torque, N*m at rpm |
undefined at — |
undefined at — |
| Number of cylinders |
2 |
8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder |
No |
2 |
| General information |
| Brand country |
Germany |
USA |
| Model assembly |
Germany |
USA |
| Number of doors |
2 |
4 |
| Sizes in mm |
| Height |
1270 |
1500 |
| Length |
3540 |
5535 |
| Wheelbase |
2120 |
3200 |
| Width |
1480 |
1956 |
| Suspension and brakes |
| Front brakes |
drum |
drum |
| Type of front suspension |
dependent, spring |
dependent, leaf spring |
| Transmission |
| Drive type |
rear |
rear |
| Number of gears |
4 |
3 |
| Transmission |
mechanical |
automatic |