BMW 502 2.6L V8
4 Door Saloon with 4 speed Manual gearbox
Mk1

Comprehensive statistics for the first generation Mk1 BMW 502 2.6L V8, a 4 door petrol saloon with a 4 speed manual gearbox. It has a front engine rear wheel drive (longitudinally mounted) configuration, producing 78 kW of power, providing a top speed of 166 km/h.

The BMW 502 Mk1 started production in 1954 and was in production for approximately 9 years, stopping production in 1963.

The specification listed below is based on a variant produced in 1954.

Specification

Trim Not Specified
Seats 5
Fuel Type Petrol
Transmission Type 4 Speed Manual
Body Style Saloon
Layout Front Engine Rear Wheel Drive (Longitudinally Mounted)
Engine Not Specified
Engine Code Not Specified
Transmission Not Specified
Steering Not Specified
Suspension Front Independent Torsion Bar Wishbone
Suspension Rear Live Axle Torsion Bar
Brakes Front Drum
Brakes Rear Drum
Braking System Not Specified
VED Not Specified
Effizienz Not Specified
Insurance Group Not Specified

Performance

Power (kW) 78 kW @ 4,800 RPM
Torque (N⋅m)
Redline (RPM)
0-80 km/h (0-50 mph)
0-96.6 km/h (0-60 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)
0-160.9 km/h (0-100 mph)
Quarter Mile Time (seconds)
Standing Kilometer Time (seconds)
Top Speed (km/h) 166 km/h
Weight US (kg) 1,334 kg
Weight Distribution Not Specified
Power to Weight Ratio (kW/kg) 58 kW per ton
CO2 (g/km) Not Specified
Drag Coefficient (Cd) Not Specified
Frontal Area (m2) Not Specified
Drag Area (CdA) Not Specified
Max Load (kg)
Towing Weight Unbraked (kg)
Towing Weight Braked (kg)

Dimensions

Length (mm) 4,800 mm
Width (mm) 1,803 mm
Height (mm) 1,549 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)
Wheels Front: Not Specified
Rear: Not Specified
Tyres Front: Not Specified
Rear: Not Specified
Front Track (mm)
Rear Track (mm)
Wheelbase (mm) 2,883 mm
Turning Circle (m)
Boot Capacity (L)

Fuel Consumption

Combined MPG Not Specified
Urban MPG Not Specified
Extra-Urban MPG Not Specified
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) 70 L

Additional Information

Engine Manufacturer: BMW
Engine Cylinder Configuration: V8 90° vee
Engine Position: Front
Engine Layout: Longitudinal
Engine Capacity (cc): 2,581
Aspiration: NA
Bore and Stroke (mm): 74 x 75
Valves: 16
Engine Compression Ratio: 6.9:1
Fuel Management: 1 Solex Carburettor
Catalytic Converter: No
Sump Type: Wet Sump
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Final Drive Ratio: 4.2

Page Last Updated: 10th October 2020