BMW 502 1954–1961

1 generation (502)

General information

Number of doors4

CountryGermany

Steering wheel positionLeft

At a glance

Engine2580 cm3 Gasoline

Power100 hp

GearboxManual

Origin

Germany

Trim

2.6 MT (100 hp)3.2 MT (140 PS)

Specifications

Engine

Engine power100 hp

Engine power102 PS

Valves per cylinder2

Capacity2580 cm3

Compression ratio7

Cylinder bore74.0 mm

Max power (kW)75 kW

Stroke cycle75.0 mm

Number of cylinders8

Injection typecarburetor

Engine placementFront, longitudinal

Engine typeGasoline

Engine codeM502

Engine modelM502

Boost typenone

Timing beltOHV

Cylinder layoutV-type

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

Max speed160 km/h

Fuel92

Suspension and brakes

Front brakesdrum

Front suspensionIndependent, Torsion

Grades & features

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