1952 - BMW - 501

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 501 1955
2. 501 1952
General Information
Make BMW
Model 501
Production Year 1952
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 4
Wheelbase 2883 mm     (113,5 in)
Front Track
Rear Track
Length 4800 mm     (189 in)
Width 1803 mm     (71 in)
Height 1549 mm     (61 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,66
Weight 1270 kg     (2797,4 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 S-6
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 12 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 1971 cc     (120,28 cu in)
Bore 66 mm     (2,6 in)
Stroke 96 mm     (3,78 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,69
Unitary Capacity 328,5 cc/cylinder    (20,05 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 6,8 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 So carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 72 HP     (53,7 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4400 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque
Maximum Engine Torque rpm
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 116,5 N.m    (4400 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 56,7 HP/ton    (42,3 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 36,5 HP/litre    (27,2 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 4,2 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.TB.
Suspension (rear) LA.TB.
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)