1959 - BMW - 507

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 507 1959
2. 507 1955
3. 507 1956
General Information
Make BMW
Model 507
Production Year 1959
Country
Designer Albrecht Graf Goerz
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S RDSR
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2479 mm     (97,6 in)
Front Track
Rear Track
Length 4397 mm     (173,1 in)
Width 1651 mm     (65 in)
Height 1206 mm     (47,5 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,77
Weight
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 65 litre   (14,3 Imp gal ,  17,2 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer BMW
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction aluminium block & head
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-8
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 3169 cc     (193,39 cu in)
Bore 82 mm     (3,23 in)
Stroke 75 mm     (2,95 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,09
Unitary Capacity 396,12 cc/cylinder    (24,17 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 9 : 1
Fuel System Type 2 Ze carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 165 HP     (123 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5000 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 235 N.m     (173,4 lb.ft ,  24 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 235 N.m    (5000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 52,1 HP/litre    (38,8 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 217 km/h   (134,9 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,7 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter 11 m    (36,1 ft)
Suspension (front) I.TB.
Suspension (rear) LA.TB.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front) 6.00-16
Tyres (rear) 6.00-16