Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 1 recorded run

BMW 507 0–60 Times

The BMW 507 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 1 recorded performance test sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and more.

The fastest tested BMW 507 is the 1959 BMW 507 Roadster, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 10.20 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 17.80 seconds at 77.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested BMW 507 is the 1959 BMW 507 Roadster, which took 10.20 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.80 seconds at 77.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

Out of all the BMW 507 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 10.20 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 17.80 seconds at 77.00 mph.

Fastest 0–60 10.20sec 1959 Roadster · stock
Average 0–60 10.20sec Across 1 run
Avg ¼ Mile 17.80sec @ 77.0 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 10.20sec 1959 Roadster
1959 BMW 507

Across 1 verified run, the BMW 507 ranges from 10.20 to 10.20 seconds 0–60, with a 10.20-second average.

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BMW 507 0–60 Times by Year and Trim

1 test · 1 year

1959 BMW 507

1 verified run
Avg 0–60 10.20 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 17.80 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#01
1959 BMW 507 Roadster
10.20sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.80s ¼ mi @ 77.0 mph
0–60 mph
10.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.80 sec
Trap Speed
77.0 mph
Engine
3.2L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
4M
Horsepower
150 hp
Torque
173 lb-ft
Curb Weight
2,930 lbs
Power-to-Weight
19.5 lbs/hp
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Roadster
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 1
1959 BMW 507 Roadster

How we verify BMW 507 performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same BMW 507 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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BMW 507 performance FAQs

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The quickest BMW 507 on record is the 1959 BMW 507 Roadster, which runs 0–60 mph in 10.20 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 17.80 seconds at 77.0 mph.
The slowest recorded BMW 507 is the 1959 BMW 507 Roadster, which takes 10.20 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 17.80 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 1 verified run, a BMW 507 reaches 60 mph in 10.20 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 17.80 seconds at roughly 77.0 mph.
We have verified test data for 1 model year. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a BMW 507 can do, not a single marketing claim.

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