BMW 507 Full Cosmetic Restoration Project |
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The Car:
Click on the logo to hear the beautiful sound
of the 507 V8.
(requires MP3 player)
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The design inspiration for the Z8!
The 507 was inspired by Max Hoffmann, America's biggest
import car dealer at the time, and designed by Albrecht Graf Goertz.
The beautiful light alloy bodywork was attached to a strong frame,
and the power unit was the then new 150 hp V8 of the 502 3.2-liter
super, with an additional 10 hp. |
The BMW 507 had its debut at the
1955 Frankfurt Motor Show, where it was the undisputed star. When
the first 507's were eventually delivered to customers in November
of 1956, they came with a hefty price tag, which limited sales
to only 252 units. Elvis Presley bought one of the cars.
The 507
was manufactured from 1956 through 1959
Today, the 507 is one of BMW's
most sought after collectors cars.
Click
here to see additional archival images.
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Configuration: |
V8, Overhead Valves, central camshaft |
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Capacity: |
3.168 litres
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Fuel induction: |
2 Zenith 32 NDIX
double carburettors
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Bore &
Stroke: |
82mm x 75mm
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Engine
Power: |
hp/rpm 150/5000;
sports engine for the USA: 165/5800 |
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Top Speed: |
132 mph |
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Transmission: |
Single-plate dry
clutch; Four-speed floor shift, fully synchronised |
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Chassis: |
Fully-cladded perimeter
frame with tubular crossmembers |
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Suspension: |
Front wheel: Individual
suspension with 2 A arms and stabilisers
Rear wheel: Banjo axle on suspension levers and track bar |
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Brakes: |
Front brakes Hydraulic
duplex brake with servo; Rear brakes Hydraulic simplex brake with
servo |
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