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501/502
1954 BMW 501/502
Germany
Gasoline
2WD
Convertible
Updated Aug 26, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Engine & Performance
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1954
Make
BMW
Model
501/502
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
1st Generation
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
501 Baur Cabriolet Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
72 hp
Power (kW)
53 kW
Torque
130 Nm (96 lb-ft)
Displacement
1,971 cc
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,400 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,500 rpm
Engine Configuration
Compression Ratio
6.8 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Mid-Size Luxury Car
British Classification
Executive Car
Australian Classification
Large Car
European Segment
E-Segment
Car.info Classification
Executive Car
BMW
813 vehicles
501/502
Model
3 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Convertible
Variant
501/502 Standard
1954–1958
Generation
1st Generation
Year
1954
Powertrain
501 Baur Cabriolet Manual
Horsepower
72 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
Convertible
2WD
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
