1954 BMW 502 specifications

1954 BMW 502 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 1334 kg 2941 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)
106 PS (105 bhp) (78 kW)
at 4800 rpm
maximum torque
(Gross)

Specific output
(Gross)
30.3 kW/litre
41.2 ps/litre
40.7 bhp/litre
0.67 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 6.9:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
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 166 km/h (103 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
79.8 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 PS/kg
58.69 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
78.71 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
17.04 kg/kW
28.46 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.W.
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 ID56507
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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