1952 BMW 501 specifications

1952 BMW 501 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2883 mm 113.5 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length 4800 mm 189 inches
Width 1803 mm 71 inches
Height 1549 mm 61 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.66
Kerb weight 1270 kg 2800 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 2 litre
1971 cc
(120.278 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 66 × 96 mm
2.6 × 3.78 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.69
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 73 PS (72 bhp) (54 kW)
at 4400 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 27.2 kW/litre
37 ps/litre
36.5 bhp/litre
0.6 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 6.8:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 328.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
57.48 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 PS/kg
42.28 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 kW/kg
56.69 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
23.65 kg/kW
39.51 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.TB.
Rear suspension LA.TB.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.20
general
Carfolio.com ID56496
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 16.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1952 BMW 501 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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