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BMW 501 1955
General information | |
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| Model | BMW 501 |
| Year | 1955 |
| Category | Large/luxury cars |
| Rating | 55.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 2580 ccm (157.43 cubic inches) |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Seats | 5 |
| Drive | Rear wheels |
| Transmission | Manual, 4-speed |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine location | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement | 2580 ccm (157.43 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | Inline, 8 cylinder |
| Max power | 111.50 PS (82 kW or 110 HP) at 4800 Rev. per min. |
| Compression | 7.0:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 74.1 x 75.0 mm (2.9 x 3.0 inches) |
| Fuel system | Carburetor |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | Manual, 4-speed |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.0829 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
| Chassis type | Sedan/saloon |
| Max no. of doors | 4 |
| Passenger space | 5040 litres (1,332 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires | |
| Turn circle | 11 m (433.1 inches) |
| Front brakes | Disks |
| Rear brakes | Drums |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 1345 kg (2,965.2 pounds) |
| Overall length | 4710 mm (185.4 inches) |
| Overall width | 1780 mm (70.1 inches) |
| Overall height | 1530 mm (60.2 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 180 mm (7.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2840 mm (111.8 inches) |
