Intermeccanica IMP 700 GT Coupé

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Description

The Intermeccanica IMP 700 GT Coupé was a small, limited-production sports car built by the Italian-Canadian car manufacturer Intermeccanica in the early 1960s. It was powered by a BMW 700-derived engine, a rear-mounted 697 cc flat-twin that produced around 40 horsepower. This compact, lightweight design gave the car good handling and made it competitive in its class despite the relatively modest power output.

The IMP 700 GT was characterized by its sleek and sporty coupé body, designed by Franco Scaglione, known for his work on various exotic cars. The car had a fiberglass body, which contributed to its low weight and nimble driving characteristics. It was aimed at enthusiasts who desired a stylish and unique sports car with European flair.

Intermeccanica produced only a few of these cars, making them rare and sought after by collectors today. The combination of Italian design, a BMW engine, and limited production makes the Intermeccanica IMP 700 GT Coupé a fascinating piece of automotive history.

Additional information

Manufacturer

Intermeccanica

Country

Italy

Production Started

1959

Production Stopped

1961

Vehicle Type

Bodystyle

Coupe

Number of Doors

2

Number of Seats

2

Top Speed

93 mph (150 kph)

0-60 mph (0-100 kph)

17.3 s

Power

29 / 40 / 39 @ 5500 rpm

Torque

57 / 42 @ 3800 rpm

Engine Manufacturer

BMW

Engine

B2

Engine Location

Rear

Engine Displacement

643 cc (39.1 cu in)

Valvetrain

OHV

Valves per Cylinder

2

Bore / Stroke

80 x 64 mm (3.15 x 2.52 in)

Compression Ratio

8.5:1

Cooling System

Air

Charging System

Fuel Type

Petrol

Fuel System

Carburator, 1 x Zenith

Aspiration

Normal

Fuel Capacity

Drive

Rear

Transmission

M4

Steering

Front Brakes

Rear Brakes

Front Suspension

Rear Suspension

Tyre Dimensions

Chassis

Weight

150 kg (331 lb)

Length

3400 mm (133.9 in)

Width

1300 mm (51.2 in)

Height

1150 mm (45.3 in)

Wheelbase

1840 mm (72.4 in)