Specifications
BMW 507
Date of manufacture
1956 – 1959
Bodywork type(s)
2 seater roadster
Engine
Type 90⁰ V8
Capacity 3168cc
Bore x stroke 82mm x 75mm
Power 150bhp @ 5000rpm
Compression 7.8:1
Carburettors 2, Zenith, Twin choke 32 mm downdraught
Valve design Overhead, 2 per cylinder
Valve gear Central camshaft. Rockers, tappets and springs
Electrics 12 volt
Transmission
Clutch Dry single disc. Fichtel & Sachs, HB 18, 225 mm diameter
Gearbox ratios
ZF S4 – 17
( in unit with engine )
1st 3.387:1
2nd 2.073:1
3rd 1.364:1
4th 1.00:1
Axle ratio 3.7, 3.42, 3.9
Synchromesh 1st – 4th
Chassis
Frame “Full protection” longitudinal box section with tubular cross beams
Suspension Front: Double wishbones, adjustable torsion bars with anti roll bar
Rear: Live axle with Panhard rod and adjustable torsion bars
Steering Bevel gear segment and pinion
Brakes Four wheel hydraulic with servo, drum brakes, self adjusting
(last cars with front discs)
Handbrake: cable on rear wheels
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2480mm
Track front/rear 1445mm/1425mm
Length/width 4380mm/1650mm
Tyres 6.00H x 16
General
Fuel capacity 110 or 65 litres
Max speed 124 mph (3.7 axle)
Number produced 253 ( plus 1 “Loof”- prototype )
Club Mailing Address
BMW Historic Motor Club
Lower Norgrove,
Yarrington Road,
Alfrick,
Worcestershire.
WR6 5EX