1959 BMW 501/502

GermanyGasoline2WDSedan

Specifications

Vehicle Details

Year
1959
Make
BMW
Model
501/502
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
1st Generation
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
502 3.2 Super Manual
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
140 hp
Power (kW)
103 kW
Top speed
169 km/h (105 mph)
Displacement
3,168 cc

Dimensions

Length
4,730 mm (186.2 in)
Width
1,780 mm (70.1 in)
Height
1,530 mm (60.2 in)
Wheelbase
2,835 mm (111.6 in)
Curb weight
1,407 kg (3,102 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,800 rpm
Engine Configuration
Compression Ratio
7.2 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
Manual, 4-speed

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
70 litres

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,330 mm (52.4 in)
Track, Rear
1,416 mm (55.7 in)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Sedan

Equipment

Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes

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

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