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501/502
1955 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
1955
Make
BMW
Model
501/502
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
1st Generation
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
Manual
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
100 hp
Power (kW)
74 kW
Displacement
2,580 cc
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,800 rpm
Engine Configuration
Compression Ratio
6.9 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
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
1955
Powertrain
Manual
Horsepower
100 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
Convertible
2WD
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
