BMW 507 1959 specs
General information
Model: | BMW 507 |
Year: | 1959 |
Category: | Sport cars |
Manufacturer: | BMW |
Seats: | 2 |
Engine and transmission
Valves per cylinder: | 2 |
Engine type: | V8 |
Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
Displacement: | 3169 ccm |
Max power: | 150 PS (111 kW) at 4800 Rev. per min. |
Max torque: | 220 Nm at 2500 Rev. per min. |
Compression: | 9:1 |
Bore x stroke: | 82 x 75 mm (3.2 x 3 inches) |
Cooling system: | Liquid |
Gearbox: | Manual, 4-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
Fuel type: | Gasoline |
Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
Top speed: | 217 km/h (134.8 mph) |
Power/weight ratio: | 0.12 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
Max no. of doors: | 2 |
Passenger space: | 4090 litres (1081 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
Front brakes: | Disks |
Rear brakes: | Drums |
Brake details: | Antiblocking system |
Front tire dimensions: | 6.00-16 |
Rear tire dimensions: | 6.00-16 |
Turn circle: | 11 m (433.1 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
Weight: | 1250 kg (2755.8 pounds) |
Overall length: | 4400 mm (173.2 inches) |
Overall width: | 1660 mm (65.4 inches) |
Overall height: | 1210 mm (47.6 inches) |
Wheelbase: | 2490 mm (98 inches) |
Fuel capacity: | 110 litres (29.06 gallons) |