BMW 501 2.0 Manual (72 hp)

Generation 1 · 1952–1958

General

Steering wheel position
Left

Body

Body type
Sedan
Number of doors
4
Number of seats
5

Dimensions

Width
1780 mm
Length
4730 mm
Height
1530 mm
Wheelbase
2835 mm

Engine

Engine type
Petrol
Engine model
M337
Engine layout
Front-wheel drive, longitudinal
Engine capacity
1,971 cm³
Engine power
72 hp
Aspiration
Carburetor
Boost type
None
Cylinder layout
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Valves per cylinder
2
Max power (kW)
54 kW
Compression ratio
6.8
Bore
66 mm
Stroke
96 mm
Engine code
M337
Valvetrain
OHV

Transmission

Gearbox type
Manual
Number of gears
4
Drive wheels
Rear-wheel drive

Suspension & Brakes

Front suspension
Independent, Torsion
Front brakes
Drum

Fuel Economy

Fuel grade
92 octane

Check a particular BMW 501

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