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BMW 502

(1963 model)

Brief specs of 1963 BMW 502

4-seater, petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 16-valve V engine, 3168 cm3 / 193.3 cu in / 193.3 cu in, 118.0 kW / 158.2 hp / 158.2 hp @ 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm, 240.0 N·m / 177.0 lb·ft / 177.0 lb·ft @ 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm, rear wheel drive

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)BMWIssued from1963
Model502Issued until
Serie5Number made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerBMWCountryDE

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors
Bodywork typeNumber of seats4
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)5040 l / 177.99 cu ft / 177.99 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4740 mm / 186.6 in / 186.6 inTotal (curb) weight1490 kg / 3285 lb / 3285 lb
Width1790 mm / 70.5 in / 70.5 inDry weight
Height1540 mm / 60.6 in / 60.6 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2840 mm / 111.8 in / 111.8 inGross (max.) weight
Track frontTowing weight
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity54 l / 11.9 UK gal / 14.3 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.67  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.4Frontal area (A)2.34 m2 / 25.2 sq ft / 25.2 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)0.94 m2 / 10.1 sq ft / 10.1 sq ft (est.)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)23.3 kW / 31.2 hp / 31.2 hp (est.)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine (V8)Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore82.1 mm / 3.23 in / 3.23 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke75.0 mm / 2.95 in / 2.95 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.09
Fuel supplyCarburettorEngine displacement3168 cm3 / 193.3 cu in / 193.3 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity397.04 cm3/cylinder / 24.229 cu in/cylinder / 24.229 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignCompression ratio9.0 : 1
SumpwetMax. output power118.0 kW / 158.2 hp / 158.2 hp at 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque240.0 N·m / 177.0 lb·ft / 177.0 lb·ft at 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)47.2 kW / 63.3 hp / 63.3 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output37.2 kW/l / 0.819 bhp/cu in / 0.819 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque75.8 N·m/l / 0.66 lb·ft/cu in / 0.66 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeNumber of gears
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio107.4 kW/ton / 81.4 bhp/ton / 81.4 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle12.0 m / 39.4 ft / 39.4 ft
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontBrakes reardrum
Brake diameter front267 mm / 10.5 in / 10.5 inBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsBraked area

Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 502

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