1960 BMW 502S

The 502S is a rear wheel drive saloon (sedan) motor car with a front located engine, from BMW. Its engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 3.2 litre, overhead valve 90 degree V 8 cylinder with 2 valves per cylinder. It produces 162 bhp (164 PS/121 kW) of power at 4800 rpm, and maximum torque of 221 N·m (163 lb·ft/22.5 kgm) at 2000 rpm. This power is transmitted to the wheels via a 4 speed manual transmission. The BMW 502S weighs a quoted 1407 kg at the kerb.
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
164 PS / 162 bhp / 121 kW @ 4800 rpm
Torque
221 Nm / 163 ft.lb / 22.5 kgm @ 2000 rpm

1960 BMW 502S specifications

1960 BMW 502S 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)	164 PS (162 bhp) (121 kW) at 4800 rpm
maximum torque (Gross)	221 Nm (163 ft·lb) (22.5 kgm) at 2000 rpm
Specific output (Gross)	38.1 kW/litre 51.8 ps/litre 51.1 bhp/litre 0.84 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (Gross)	69.74 Nm/litre 0.84 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	7.3:1
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
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 116.74 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.12 PS/kg 85.86 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.09 kW/kg 115.14 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.12 bhp/kg 0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 11.65 kg/kW 19.45 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
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
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID	16137
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	33.4
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1960 BMW 502S added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.