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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 mph | 16.8 s |
Auction Sales History
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 123 | 1962 BMW 502 | Coys | 21 Apr 2007 | Not sold | |
| 126 | BMW 501 | Barons | 25 Apr 2006 | - | £2600.00 |
| 111 | BMW 501 V8 | Barons | 16 Aug 2005 | Not sold | |
| 202 | BMW 502 | Coys | 4 Dec 2004 | - | £177.00 |
| 791 | BMW 501-8 | Bonhams & Butterfields | 18 Sep 2004 | Not sold | |
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
The Heavy Mob |
122 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car September 2004 | |||
| The Heavy Mob - Few large saloons better evoke ’50s extravagance than a BMW 501 V8 ’Baroque Angel’, Mercedes-Benz 300c ’Adenauer’ or Jaguar MkVIII, says Andrew Roberts. | ||||
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