BMW 501 1952–1958

1 generation

No photos yet2.0 MT (65 PS)

General information

Number of doors4

CountryGermany

Steering wheel positionLeft

At a glance

Engine1971 cm3 Gasoline

Power64 hp

GearboxManual

Origin

Germany

Trim

2.0 MT (65 PS)2.0 MT (72 hp)

Specifications

Engine

Capacity1971 cm3

Valves per cylinder2

Max power (kW)48 kW

Number of cylinders6

Engine power64 hp

Engine power65 PS

Cylinder bore66 mm

Compression ratio6.8

Stroke cycle96 mm

Injection typecarburetor

Engine placementFront, longitudinal

Engine typeGasoline

Cylinder layoutinline

Engine modelM337

Engine codeM337

Boost typenone

Timing beltOHV

Bodywork

Height1530 mm

Clearance178 mm

Width1780 mm

Wheelbase2835 mm

Length4730 mm

Number of seater5

Body typeSedan

Gearbox and handling

Number of gear4

Gearbox typeManual

Drive wheelsRear wheel drive

Operating characteristics

Fuel92

Suspension and brakes

Front brakesdrum

Front suspensionIndependent, Torsion

Grades & features

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