Makes Types Years Countries

Makes Race Tracks Game Studios TV Networks

Founders Collectors Enthusiasts

Vehicles›Make›BMW›Model›501/502

1960 BMW 501/502

Germany Gasoline 2WD SedanUpdated Oct 4, 2026

Vehicles

Makes
Types
Years
Countries

Map

Makes
Race Tracks
Game Studios
TV Networks

Showcase

Race Tracks
TV Shows
Games
YouTube

People

Founders
Collectors
Enthusiasts

© 2026 Vehicleref. All rights reserved.

Specifications

Vehicle Details Powertrain Dimensions Engine & Performance Dimensions & Weight Exterior Interior Other

Vehicle Details

Year: 1960
Make: BMW
Model: 501/502
Body Style: Sedan
Generation: 1st Generation
Doors: 4
Fuel: Gasoline
Drivetrain: 2WD
Transmission: Manual, 4-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name: 2600 Manual
Engine Configuration: V
Power (hp): 100 hp
Power (kW): 74 kW
Top speed: 166 km/h (103 mph)
Displacement: 2,580 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: 1,334 kg (2,941 lb)

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

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

BMW emblem

BMW813 vehicles

501/502Model3 variants

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body

Sedan

Variant

501/502 Standard1952–1964

Generation

1st Generation

Year

Powertrain

Horsepower

100 hp

Drivetrain

2WD

Fuel

Transmission

Manual, 4-speed

Gasoline