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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 So carbs
Maximum power 141.9 PS (140.0 bhp) (104.4 kW) @ 4800 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio
Specific output
Maximum torque 222.0 Nm (164 ft·lb) (22.6 kgm) @ 2500 rpm
bmep 880.3 kPa (127.7 psi)
Specific torque 70.05 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) 1257 mm
Height (inches) 49.5 in
L:W ratio 1.77
Ground clearance (milimeters) 178 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 7 in
Kerb weight (kilograms)
Kerb weight (pounds)
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
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/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 1955 BMW 507 PDF Manual
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Designer Albrecht Graf Goerz
Year 1955

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