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Manufacturer:	BMW						Class: C
Model:		507
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DESCRIPTION:
	2-Seater Roadster or Coupe
	Dry Weight: 2816 lbs
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ENGINE:	Type ..............	V8
	Bore & stroke .....	82mm x 75mm
	Capacity ..........	3146 cc
	Comp ratio ........	8:1
	Head material .....	Aluminum
	Port size .........	Intake: 30.5mm dia, Exhaust: 32.0mm dia
	Piston material ...	Aluminum
	Piston weight .....	0.560 Kg
	Timing data:
		Intake ....	Open 38° BTDC, Close 73° ABDC
		Exhaust ...	Open 73° BBDC, Close 38° ATDC
	Valve lift: .......	8mm
	Valve head dia:
		Intake ....	42mm
		Exhaust ...	38mm
	Valve spring ......	67.2Kg
	Carburation .......	Zenith NDIX 32
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TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE TRAIN:
	Ratios:	
		1	3.39
		2	2.07
		3	1.36
		4	1.00
		5
	Final drive ratios: 3.4=41/12, 3.7=37/10, 3.9=39/10
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CHASSIS
	Wheelbase ...................	2480mm
	Track dimension, front ......	1445mm
	Track dimension, rear .......	1425mm
	Shock absorber ..............	1425mm
	Steering ratio ..............	16.3:1
	Brakes ......................	
	Tire size ...................	6.00 x 16
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