BMW 501 (1952 - 1961) / BMW 502 (1954 - 1961) specs:
| BMW 501 |
1952 - 1961 |
| Engine |
V6 |
| Engine size |
1971cc |
| Max power |
65hp |
| BMW 502 |
1954 - 1961 |
| Engine |
V8 |
| Engine size |
2580cc |
| Max power |
100hp |
| Top speed |
160km/h |
| Weight |
1440kg |
| Overall production |
5955 units |
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The 501 and 502 was the main breed of BMW vehicles from 1952 until 1961 years. They were called the "Baroque Angels" ("Barockengel") due to their baroque-like curves.
The 501 has upgraded version of the pre-war 2.0 litre V6, and in 1954 this was updated by a 2.6 litre V8. In 1954 BMW 502 was introduced which carried a new 3.2 litre V8 or the same uprated 2.6 litre V8. In 1957 BMW offered 502 'Super' with 3.2 litre V8.
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