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501/502
1961 BMW 501/502
Germany
Gasoline
2WD
Sedan
Updated Oct 12, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1961
Make
BMW
Model
501/502
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
1st Generation
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
3200 S Manual
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
160 hp
Power (kW)
118 kW
Displacement
3,169 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 Configuration
Compression Ratio
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
813 vehicles
501/502
Model
3 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Sedan
Variant
501/502 Standard
1952–1964
Generation
1st Generation
Year
1961
Powertrain
3200 S Manual
Horsepower
160 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
Sedan
2WD
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
