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BMW 501 V8, 1955
| Manufacturer | BMW |
| Model | 501 V8 |
| Year of production | 1955 |
| Start of production | 1955 |
| End of production | 1958 |
| Body type |
sedan |
| Number of doors | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 |
| Engine position |
front |
| Drive wheel |
rear |
| Fuel |
petrol |
| Number of cylinders |
V8 |
| Cooling |
liquid |
| Capacity | 2581 ccm, 156.8 cu-in |
| Bore | 74.0 mm, 2.913 in |
| Stroke | 75.0 mm, 2.953 in |
| Compression ratio | 7.0:1 |
| Valve Gear |
OHV |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel system |
carburator, 1 x Solex |
| Aspiration |
normal |
| Max power [kW / PS / hp] |
70 / 95 / 94 at 4800 rpm |
| Max torque [Nm / ft-lb] |
177 / 131 at 2500 rpm |
| Total power (hybrid) | |
| Total torque (hybrid) |
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| Gearbox | M4 |
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| Wheelbase | 2835 mm, 111.6 in |
| Front track | 1322 mm, 52 in |
| Rear track | 1408 mm, 55.4 in |
| Length | 4730 mm, 186.2 in |
| Width | 1780 mm, 70.1 in |
| Height | 1530 mm, 60.2 in |
| Weight | 1365 kg, 3009 lb |
| Maximum speed |
160 km/h, 99 mph |
| 0-100 km/h | |
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| Foto: Z.Patera Auta5P, Automuseum Melle 2026 |
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