BMW 501 V8/502
Overview
| Produced: |
1954-1963, 12896 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon, 4 doors, 4 seats
Coupe, 2 doors, 4 seats Cabriolet, 2 doors, 4 seats |
By fitting a V-8 engine, the BMW 501 became the 502, from which the 3200 was subsequently developed. The BMW factory only produced saloon versions of these cars but special body firms produced convertibles and coupes.
Source: The complete encyclopedia of Saloon Cars - Rob de la Rive Box
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2580cc | V8 OHV | BMW V8 (503,507,3200) | ||
| 3168cc | V8 OHV | BMW V8 (503,507,3200) | 82mm x 75mm |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101mph | 16.8s |
Body
| Type | Seats | Doors | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | 4 | 4 | |
| Coupe | 4 | 2 | |
| Cabriolet | 4 | 2 |
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