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1955 BMW 501

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Vehicle Performance Data

0-62 MPH:
Top Speed:
Maximum Power: 111.50 PS (81.59 kW or 109.45 HP) at 4800 Rev. per min.
Maximum Torque:
Power Per Weight: 0.0829 PS/kg

Engine and Drive train Information

Engine: 2580 ccm (156.64 cubic inches)
Engine Type: in-line, 8-cyl
Engine Position: Front
Bore Stroke: 74.1 x 75.0 mm (2.89 x 3.0 inches)
Valves per cylinder: 2
Compression: 7.0:1
Lubrication:
Cooling System Type: Liquid
Drive Type: Rear
Transmission: Manual, 4-speed

Braking

Front Brakes: Disks
Rear Brakes Type: Drums
Leg Room:
Front Tire:

Fuel and Economy

City Mileage:
Highway Mileage:
Mixed Fuel Mileage:
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity:
CO2 Emissions:

Vehicle Dimensions

Weight: 1345 kg (2950.37 pounds)
Wheelbase: 2840 mm (111.24 inches)
Total Height: 1530 mm (59.90 inches)
Total Length: 4710 mm (184.47 inches)
Vehicle Width: 1780 mm (69.75 inches)
Car Towing Weight:
Ground Clearance: 180 mm (7.06 inches)
Max Weight with Load:
Passenger Space: 5040 litres (1325.34 gallons)
Rear Tire:
Seats: 5
Cargo Space:

Body / Chassis

Car Category: Large / Luxury Cars
Chassis Type: Sedan/saloon
Doors: 4
Turning Radius: 11 m (430.93 inches)
Aerodynamic Drag Coeficient:
Country of Origin:
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