Introduced in 1959, the BMW 700 was a compact rear-engined coupé that helped save BMW from financial ruin and marked the company's return to motorsport. With its lightweight monocoque construction — a first for BMW — and a 697 cc air-cooled flat-twin engine derived from the R67 motorcycle, the 700 was surprisingly agile and became an effective competitor in small-displacement racing and rally classes throughout the early 1960s.
The 700 introduced BMW’s first mass-produced monocoque chassis. Its rack-and-pinion steering, low center of gravity, and compact footprint made it ideal for tight rally courses and hillclimbs.
The 700 Sport and RS variants were particularly competitive in under-700 cc touring and rally car categories, earning BMW its first post-war motorsport honors and restoring confidence in the brand’s performance potential.
Thanks to its light curb weight, quick steering, and balanced layout, the BMW 700 offered nimble handling on twisty rally stages. Though modest in horsepower, its smooth flat-twin engine delivered predictable power and excellent fuel economy over long-distance events, making it a favorite in endurance touring competitions.
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