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BMW 501

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 74.00 mm × 75.00 mm 2.91 in × 2.95 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displace 2.6 litre 2581 cc (157.502 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 7.00:1
Fuel system 1 Ze carb
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 78.01 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep
Specific torque
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.99
Unitary capacity 322.63 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2946 mm
wheelbase 116 in
Length (milimeters) 4700 mm
Length (inches) 185 in
Width (milimeters) 1778 mm
Width (inches) 70 in
Height (milimeters) 1524 mm
Height (inches) 60 in
L:W ratio 1.6
Ground clearance (milimeters) 178 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 7 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1410 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3109 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (US Gal)

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering pinion & segment
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 11.00 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 4.22

General information

RAC rating 27.2
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1955 BMW 501 PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1955

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