1954 BMW 502 specifications

1954 BMW 502 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2946 mm 116 inches
Track/tread (front) 1327 mm 52.2 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1407 mm 55.4 inches
Length 4700 mm 185 inches
Width 1778 mm 70 inches
Height 1524 mm 60 inches
Ground clearance 178 mm 7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.6
Kerb weight 1407 kg 3102 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 70 litres 15.4 [18.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 2.6 litre
2581 cc
(157.502 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 74 × 75 mm
2.91 × 2.95 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.99
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(Gross)
117 PS (115 bhp) (86 kW)
at 4800 rpm
maximum torque
(Gross)
180 Nm (133 ft·lb) (18.4 kgm)
at 2000 rpm
Specific output
(Gross)
33.2 kW/litre
45.2 ps/litre
44.6 bhp/litre
0.73 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(Gross)
69.74 Nm/litre
0.84 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 7:1
Fuel system 1 Ze carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 876.4 kPa (127.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 322.63 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
82.87 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 PS/kg
60.95 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
81.73 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
16.41 kg/kW
27.41 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 3.500
Turning circle 11.00 m
Front suspension I.TB.W.
Rear suspension LA.TB.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.22
general
Carfolio.com ID56397
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 27.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1954 BMW 502 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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