1955 BMW 501/6

The BMW 501/6 is a saloon with 4 doors and a front mounted powerplant which transmits its power through the rear wheels. Its 6 cylinder, overhead valve naturally aspirated powerplant has 2 valves per cylinder and a volume of 2.1 litres. For this model it provides power and torque figures of 71 bhp (72 PS/53 kW) at 4500 rpm and 135 Nm (100 lbft/13.8 kgm) at 1500 rpm respectively. A 4 speed manual gearbox transmits the power to the wheels. Maximum speed claimed is 145 km/h (90 mph).
Full specs

Body type
4 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
4730 mm
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
2.1 litre
Cylinders
6, Straight
Power
72 PS / 71 bhp / 53 kW @ 4500 rpm
Torque
135 Nm / 100 ft.lb / 13.8 kgm @ 1500 rpm
Top speed
145 km/h / 90 mph

1955 BMW 501/6 specifications

1955 BMW 501/6 data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2835 mm	111.6 inches
Track/tread (front)	1322 mm	52 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1408 mm	55.4 inches
Length	4730 mm	186.2 inches
Width	1780 mm	70.1 inches
Height	1530 mm	60.2 inches
Ground clearance	180 mm	7.1 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.67
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	58 litres	12.8 [15.3] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	BMW
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 6
Capacity	2.1 litre 2092 cc (127.662 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	68 × 96 mm 2.68 × 3.78 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.71
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 12 valves in total
maximum power output	72 PS (71 bhp) (53 kW) at 4500 rpm
maximum torque	135 Nm (100 ft·lb) (13.8 kgm) at 1500 rpm
Specific output	25.3 kW/litre 34.4 ps/litre 33.9 bhp/litre 0.56 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	64.53 Nm/litre 0.78 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	7:1
Fuel system	1 Solex 32 PAJTA carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	810.9 kPa (117.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	348.67 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	145 km/h (90 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio
Weight-to-power ratio
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
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
Rear suspension
Wheel size front	4.0 x 16
Wheel size rear	4.0 x 16
Tyres front	5.50-16
Tyres rear	5.50-16
Brakes F/R	Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter	284 mm
Rear brake diameter	284 mm
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	4.23
general
Carfolio.com ID	527274
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	17.2
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1955 BMW 501/6 added 2017-08-06. Last modified 2020-03-16.