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BMW 501

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 66.00 mm × 96.00 mm 2.6 in × 3.78 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 2 litre 1971 cc (120.278 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 6.80:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
Maximum power 73 PS (72.0 bhp) (53.7 kW) @ 4400 rpm
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 56.69 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep
Specific torque
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.69
Unitary capacity 328.5 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) 1270 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2800 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
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 16.2
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1952 BMW 501 PDF Manual
501 picture
Designer unknown
Year 1952

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