BMW 501 V8
MODEL YEAR: 1958
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Specifications
Body style
Sedan
no.Doors
4
Wheelbase
2835 mm
Lenght
4730 mm
Width
1780 mm
Height
1524 mm
Curb Weight
1430 Kg
Wheel Drive
Rear
Engine Location
Front
Seating capacity (number)
5
Track Tread (front)
1330 mm
Track Tread (rear)
1416 mm
Engine Alignment
Longitudinal
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Engine
Kind of Engine
Naturally aspirated
Cylinders Configuration
V Engine
Displacement
2580 cc
Cylinders number
8
Fuel
Petrol
Torque
177 N-m
Torque @ r.p.m.
2500 rpm
Cylinders angle
90
Maximum Power (HP)
95 hp
Power @ rounds per minute
4800 rpm
Bore
74 mm
Stroke
75 mm
Valve Train
Overhead valves OHV
Compression Ratio
7:1
Fuel System
1 zenith 32 ndix carburettor
Coolant
Water
Drivetrain
Front Brakes
Drum
Rear Brakes
Drum
Transmission type
4 speed manual
Fuel capacity
70 litres
Suspensions Front
Double wishbones, Independent, Torsion bar
Suspensions Rear
Live axle, Torsion bar
Steering
Rack and pinion
Front tyres dimensions
185 HR15
Rear tyres dimensions
185 HR15
Performances
Top Speed
160 kmh
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
17.5 sec
Consumption heavy
14.5 l/100km
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