1954 BMW 502

The BMW 502 is a rear wheel drive automobile, with its engine positioned in the front, and a 4 door sedan/saloon body. It's powered courtesy of a naturally aspirated engine of 3.2 litre capacity. This unit features overhead valve valve gear, a 90 degree V 8 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It has an output of 140 bhp (142 PS/104 kW) of power at 4800 rpm, and maximum torque of 221 N·m (163 lb·ft/22.5 kgm) at 2000 rpm. The engine transmits power to the wheels compliments of a 4 speed manual transmission. The BMW 502 weighs a claimed 1407 kg at the kerb. Maximum stated speed is 169 km/h (105 mph).
Full specs

Body type
4 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
4700 mm
Weight
1407 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
3.2 litre
Cylinders
8, V
Power
142 PS / 140 bhp / 104 kW @ 4800 rpm
Torque
221 Nm / 163 ft.lb / 22.5 kgm @ 2000 rpm
Top speed
169 km/h / 105 mph

1954 BMW 502 specifications

1954 BMW 502 data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	4
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	3.2 litre 3169 cc (193.384 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	82 × 75 mm 3.23 × 2.95 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.09
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total
maximum power output (Gross)	142 PS (140 bhp) (104 kW) at 4800 rpm
maximum torque (Gross)	221 Nm (163 ft·lb) (22.5 kgm) at 2000 rpm
Specific output (Gross)	32.9 kW/litre 44.8 ps/litre 44.2 bhp/litre 0.72 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (Gross)	69.74 Nm/litre 0.84 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	7.2:1
Fuel system	2 Ze carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	876.4 kPa (127.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	396.13 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	169 km/h (105 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 100.89 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.1 PS/kg 74.2 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.07 kW/kg 99.5 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.1 bhp/kg 0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 13.48 kg/kW 22.51 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
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.
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	3.89
general
Carfolio.com ID	56485
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	33.4
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1954 BMW 502 added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.