| Competition Page | 1962 PCS Book |
Manufacturer: BMW Class: C Model: 507 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DESCRIPTION: 2-Seater Roadster or Coupe Dry Weight: 2816 lbs ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ APPROVED OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT