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BMW 507

Bodywork

type 2S RDSR
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 82.00 mm × 75.00 mm 3.23 in × 2.95 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displace 3.2 litre 3169 cc (193.384 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction aluminium block & head
Sump
Compression ratio 7.80:1
Fuel system 2 Ze carbs
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 10.50 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 11.10 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 196 km/h (122 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 114.07 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 931.9 kPa (135.2 psi)
Specific torque 74.16 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.09
Unitary capacity 396.13 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2479 mm
wheelbase 97.6 in
Length (milimeters) 4397 mm
Length (inches) 173.1 in
Width (milimeters) 1651 mm
Width (inches) 65 in
Height (milimeters) 1206 mm
Height (inches) 47.5 in
L:W ratio 1.77
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1315 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2899 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 110 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 24.2 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 29.1 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 11.00 m
Tyres 6.00-16
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.70

General information

RAC rating 33.4
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1956 BMW 507 PDF Manual
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Designer Albrecht Graf Goerz
Year 1956

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