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The “TS”, which stands for “Touring Sport”, is the only version ever released for the short-life production BMW 507.
The idea for the creation of the 507 was stimulated by the American BMW importer, Max Hoffman, when he convinced the brand’s management that a roadster version of the 501 and 502 models would be a success on the North American market and able to compete with the Mercedes-Benz and Jaguar existing sports models.
Engineer Graf von Goertz was given the job of generating the roadster sports car that would debut in the summer of 1955 and start arriving on the markets the following year.
Despite the success amongst celebrities and its 124 mi/h (200 km/h) top speed, the 507 was actually a pretty big mess for BMW’s finances, almost leading the company to plain bankruptcy. Therefore, production of this sports model completely stopped in 1959, with a sum of 253 units built.
topThe 507’s front-mounted V8 engine is built with a 3.2L (3160cc) displacement and delivers an output of 150 hp, reaching a top speed of around 124 mi/h (200 km/h).
This rear-wheel drive model comes with a 4-speed manual transmission.
topPlatform (no data) Suspension Front suspension of the 507 is built with parallel double wishbones, torsion bar springs and an anti-roll bar. To compose the rear suspension, this model used a live axle, with torsion bar springs, a Panhard rod and a central A-arm that controls acceleration and braking. Steering (no data) Brakes The first 507 units built came with all-round Alfin drum brakes. But the latter models had front Girling disc brakes and rear drum brakes. Power brakes were optional.
topThis steel-framed 2-door convertible was designed by Albrecht Graf von Goerz.
Since these cars were almost completely hand-built with aluminum, there were no two accurately equal models. Consequently, their optional hand-made removable hardtop could also fit only the sole car for which it had been made.
The 507 came with an innovative curved design, characteristically bearing an apparently never-ending bonnet. Such features make the BMW 507 still be regarded as one of the finest symbols of design.
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