1955 - BMW - 507

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 507 1959
2. 507 1955
3. 507 1956
General Information
Make BMW
Model 507
Production Year 1955
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 1441 mm     (56,7 in)
Rear Track 1422 mm     (56 in)
Length 4397 mm     (173,1 in)
Width 1651 mm     (65 in)
Height 1257 mm     (49,5 in)
Ground Clearance 178 mm     (7 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,77
Weight
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 110 litre   (24,2 Imp gal ,  29,1 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 7,8 : 1
Fuel System Type 2 So carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 140 HP     (104,4 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4800 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 222 N.m     (163,8 lb.ft ,  22,6 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2500 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 207,7 N.m    (4800 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 44,2 HP/litre    (32,9 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
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
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)
Tyres (rear)