BMW 700 (1959 to 1965)

In 1959, BMW introduced the 700. A small, rear engined economy car, the 700 was created in order to boost sales at a time when the company was struggling financially. As the first BMW car built with a monocoque structure, the car was not only important due to its sales success, but also its technological advancements. The 700 was powered by an elarged 697cc flat twin engine based on the BMW R67 motorcycle's powerplant. The 700 saw over 180,000 examples built when production ended in 1965.