(1955 model)
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1955 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 501 | Issued until | |
| Serie | 5 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4700 mm / 185.0 in / 185.0 in | Ground clearance | 178 mm / 7.0 in / 7.0 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1778 mm / 70.0 in / 70.0 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.60 |
| Height | 1524 mm / 60.0 in / 60.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 1410 kg / 3109 lb / 3109 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2946 mm / 116.0 in / 116.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1327 mm / 52.2 in / 52.2 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1410 mm / 55.5 in / 55.5 in | Fuel capacity |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMW | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 74.0 mm / 2.91 in / 2.91 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 75.0 mm / 2.95 in / 2.95 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.99 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 2581 cm3 / 157.5 cu in / 157.5 cu in | |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 322.63 cm3/cylinder / 19.688 cu in/cylinder / 19.688 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 7.0 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 82.0 kW / 111.5 hp / 111.5 hp at 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | at |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 80.9 kW / 110.0 bhp / 110.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 42.6 kW/l / 0.949 bhp/cu in / 0.949 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1.00 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 4.22 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 78.01 kW/ton / 106.06 bhp/ton / 106.06 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | pinion & segment | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 11.00 m / 36.09 ft / 36.09 ft | |
| Suspension front | I.TB.W. | Suspension rear | LA.TB. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 501
