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BMW 507 1956

General information

ModelBMW 507
Year1956
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
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Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3169 ccm (193.37 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 4-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement3169 ccm (193.37 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power150.00 PS (110 kW or 148 HP) at 4800 Rev. per min.
Max torque220.00 Nm (22.4 kgf-m or 162.3 ft.lbs) at 2500 Rev. per min.
Compression7.8:1
Bore x stroke82.0 x 75.0 mm (3.2 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Valves per cylinder2
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 4-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed196.0 km/h (121.8 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)11.1 seconds
0-60 miles10.5 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1200 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4090 litres (1,081 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (433.1 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDrums

Dimensions and weight

Weight1254 kg (2,764.6 pounds)
Overall length4400 mm (173.2 inches)
Overall width1660 mm (65.4 inches)
Overall height1210 mm (47.6 inches)
Wheelbase2490 mm (98.0 inches)
Fuel capacity110.0 litres (29.06 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
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