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The 500
Series
Sturdy
and expensive machines, the
500 series "Baroque Angel" cars were BMW's mainstay from 1951 up until 1964.
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BMW
501
The
501 had an updated version of the pre-war 2.0 liter six-cylinder engine. In 1954, this was supplemented by a 2.6 liter V8 with 50% more horsepower.
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BMW
502
Introduced
at the Geneva Auto Show in 1954, the 502 featured a light-metal 2.6 liter V-8, the most modern of its day and Germany's first eight since the War. |
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BMW
503
Shown along with the 507
at the Frankfurt Auto Show in 1955, the 503
had a 140 hp engine and 2+2 seating. Only 412 were made.
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| Facts about
the 501-502 Models: |
| Construction
time |
1954
- 1964 |
| Cylinders |
V8 |
| Capacity |
2.580
- 3.168 cc |
| Max.
output |
100
- 160 hp at 4,800 – 5,400 rpm |
| Top
speed |
160
- 190 km/h |
| Gearbox |
4-gear |
| Weight,
unladen |
1.440
- 1.490 kg |
| Number
built |
12.760 |
| Original
price |
DM
18.450 - 21.240 |
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