1955 - BMW - 501

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 501 1955
2. 501 1952
General Information
Make BMW
Model 501
Production Year 1955
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 4
Wheelbase 2946 mm     (116 in)
Front Track 1327 mm     (52,2 in)
Rear Track 1410 mm     (55,5 in)
Length 4700 mm     (185 in)
Width 1778 mm     (70 in)
Height 1524 mm     (60 in)
Ground Clearance 178 mm     (7 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,6
Weight 1410 kg     (3105,7 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer BMW
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-8
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 2581 cc     (157,5 cu in)
Bore 74 mm     (2,91 in)
Stroke 75 mm     (2,95 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,99
Unitary Capacity 322,62 cc/cylinder    (19,69 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 7 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 Ze carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 110 HP     (82 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4800 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque
Maximum Engine Torque rpm
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 163,2 N.m    (4800 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 78 HP/ton    (58,2 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 42,6 HP/litre    (31,8 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,22 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type pinion & segment
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter 11 m    (36,1 ft)
Suspension (front) I.TB.W.
Suspension (rear) LA.TB.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)