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BMW 502

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 6.90:1
Fuel system 1 So 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 166 km/h (103 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 78.71 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 2883 mm
wheelbase 113.5 in
Length (milimeters) 4800 mm
Length (inches) 189 in
Width (milimeters) 1803 mm
Width (inches) 71 in
Height (milimeters) 1549 mm
Height (inches) 61 in
L:W ratio 1.66
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1334 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2941 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 70 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 15.4 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 18.5 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
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 4.20

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 1954 BMW 502 PDF Manual
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Designer unknown
Year 1954

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