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BMW 501, 502 | 1952-1961

Make:
BMW
Model:
501/502
Model Years:
1952 - 1962
Production Years:
1952 - 1962
Model Years (Trim):
Production Code:
501, 502
Trim Levels:
501, 502
Base Price:
Fully Loaded:
# Made (by trim level):
Total Produced:
21,807 units
Class:
Full-size Luxury
Body Style:
Convertible, Coupe, Sedan
Layout:
Front Engine/RWD
Interior Volume:
Trunk Volume:
Front Head/Leg Room:
Rear Head/Leg Room:
Designers:
Engine Type:
I6
Displacement:
2.0L
Engine Code:
M337/1
Years Offered:
1952-1954
Countries Available:
# Produced:
Max Power @ RPM:
64 HP @ 4400 RPM
Max Torque @ RPM:
95 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM
Forced Induction:
Max Boost Pressure:
Redline:
HP/L:
Bore/Stroke:
Compression Ratio:
Firing Order:
Block Material:
Head Material:
Engine Management:
Fuel Delivery System:
Recommended Octane:
Valvetrain Type:
OHV
# of Valves:
Fuel Type:
Fuel Capacity:
Recommended Oil:
Oil Volume:
Coolant Volume:
Coolant Type:
Driveline Type:
Manual
Transmission Type:
-
Transmission Code:
1st Gear Ratio/Max RPM/MPH:
2nd Gear Ratio/Max RPM/MPH:
3nd Gear Ratio/Max RPM/MPH:
4th Gear Ratio/Max RPM/MPH:
5th Gear Ratio/Max RPM/MPH:
6th Gear Ratio/Max RPM/MPH:
7th Gear Ratio/Max RPM/MPH:
8th Gear Ratio/Max RPM/MPH:
Final Drive Ratio:
Axle Ratio:
Differential:
Axle Size:
Fluid Type:
Fluid Capacity:
Reverse Ratio:

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Platform:
Front Engine RWD
Weight:
2,950 lbs
Front/Rear:
Steering Type:
Bevel Gear
Lock to Lock:
Wheel Base:
111.6 inches
Length:
Width:
Height:
Front Track:
52 inches
Rear Track:
55.4 inches
Front Suspension Type:
Rear Suspension Type:
Front Brakes:
Drum
Front Disc/Drum Size:
Front Caliper Size:
Rear Brakes:
Drum
Rear Disc/Drum Size:
Rear Caliper Size:
Fuel Capacity:
ABS:
Stability Control:
Stability Control Defeat:
Traction Control:
Hub Diameter:
Wheel Size Front:
16x4
Wheel Size Rear:
16x4
Tire Type:
Front Tires:
Rear Tires:
Bolt Pattern:
Stock Offset:
Camber:
Toe:
0-30 MPH:
0-60 MPH:
0-100 MPH:
0-150 MPH:
0-200 MPH:
1/4 Mile @ MPH:
Top Gear 30-50 MPH:
Top Gear 50-70 MPH:
Top Speed:
84-87 MPH 501/3: 90 MPH
Top Speed Limited By:
Braking 60-0 MPH:
Braking 100-0 MPH:
Skidpad:
Idle dBA:
Full Throttle dBA:
Cruise dBA @ MPH:
Lb/Hp:
EPA City/Highway:
Range:
Turning Circle:
Cd:
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