1955-58 BMW 501/6 2.2L Cabrio, body by Baur Stuttgart
The public nicknamed the 501 "Barockengel" (Baroque Angel) in reference to the curved, flowing style of the body. The 501 and derivatives built at BMW were four-door saloons. Coupe and convertible versions were available as custom orders from Baur or Autenrieth.
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The main breed of BMW vehicles that ruled the road from 1951 until 1964 were the 500 series. Maybe not the most glamorous of models, these heavy and efficient machines were sturdy and efficient for middle class buyers. They were nick-named the Baroque Angels (Barockengel) due to their baroque-like features and curves.
They carried a more uprated version of the pre-war 2.0 litre six-cylinder engine until 1954 when this was updated by a 2.6 litre V8. It wasnt until 1955 when the 502 was introduced which came with either a new big bore 3.2 litre V8 or an uprated 2.6 litre V8. The V8 remained the same, but with a enlarged six-cylinder at 2.1 litres. 1957 brought along the 502 3.2 litre 'Super'. The 501 reached its production end time in 1961, though the six-cylinder kept their original names and continued to be sold. At the time in 1959, both servo and front disc brakes were optional, but became standard on the 3.2 Super, and a year later, on the standard 3.2. The 3.2 became the 3200L and the 3200 Super or 3200S became the new name for 3.2 super. Made and produced in Germany, the V8 with 160bhp joined the ranks of the fastest engines in the world at the time. |
1955 BMW 501" related technical specification[Online Inquiry | Publish your AD for free] Made in Germany
1955 BMW Cabrio, body by Baur
BMW, 1955, sales catalog BMW
BMW 501/502 specs:
BMW 501 | 1952 - 1961 |
Engine | V6 |
Engine size | 1971cc |
Max power output | 65hp |
BMW 502 | 1954 - 1961 |
Engine | V8 |
Engine size | 2580cc |
Max power output | 100hp |
Top speed | 160km/h |
Weight | 1440kg |
Overall production | 5955 units |
Chart source:
http://bimmerin.net/both502.php
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