BMW 501 1952 specs
General information
| Model: | BMW 501 |
| Year: | 1952 |
| Category: | Large/luxury cars |
| Manufacturer: | BMW |
| Seats: | 5 |
Engine and transmission
| Valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Engine type: | Inline, 6 cylinder |
| Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement: | 1971 ccm |
| Max power: | 73.7 PS (55 kW) at 4400 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 221 Nm at 2000 Rev. per min. |
| Compression: | 6.8:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 660 x 96 mm (26 x 3.8 inches) |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | Manual, 4-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Fuel type: | Gasoline |
| Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.0574 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Chassis type: | Sedan/saloon |
| Max no. of doors: | 4 |
| Passenger space: | 5040 litres (1332 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front brakes: | Drums |
| Rear brakes: | Drums |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 1285 kg (2832.9 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 4810 mm (189.4 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1810 mm (71.3 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1560 mm (61.4 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2840 mm (111.8 inches) |
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