BMW 502 Limousine/Saloon Models (1954-1963)
In early 1954, BMW debuted the more luxurious 502 Limousine and Saloon Models. The world’s first all-alloy V8 engine for volume production was installed in this car with an output of 100 hp.
BMW 502
At the International Motor Show in Geneva early 1954, the Type 502 debuted with a 100-hp 2.6 liter light alloy eight-cylinder engine that made this model one of the fastest touring car on the market. The body had to distinguish the BMW 501 more chrome trim as well as additional fog lamps on, the standard equipment was rich.
General data
Construction………………………….1954 – 1958
Number produce …………………….1.913
Price……………………………………DM 17,800
Specifications
Motorart……………………………….8-Zylinder-V-Engine
capacity in ccm………………………2580
Rated power………………………….100 PS bei 4800 U / min
Maximum speed in km / h……………160
Dimensions (L/H/B) in mm…………..4730x1780x1530
Weight in kg…………………………..1410
BMW 2,6 Luxus
From model year 1959, BMW offered the 2.6 luxury.
General data
Construction………………………….1958 – 1961
Number produce …………………….612
Price……………………………………DM 16,450
Specifications
Motorart……………………………….8-Zylinder-V-Engine
capacity in ccm………………………2580
Rated power………………………….100 PS bei 4800 U / min
Maximum speed in km / h……………165
Dimensions (L/H/B) in mm…………..4730x1780x1530
Weight in kg…………………………..1410
BMW 2600 L
The last version of the BMW 502, the BMW 2600 L with 110-hp, was released in July 1961 and was manufactured until the end of 1963. 2600 L had a standard disc brakes on the front axle and could be supplied on request with a floor shift.
General data
Construction………………………….1961 – 1963
Number produce …………………….830
Price……………………………………DM 17,450
Specifications
Motorart……………………………….8-Zylinder-V-Engine
capacity in ccm………………………2580
Rated power………………………….110 PS bei 4900 U / min
Maximum speed in km / h……………165
Dimensions (L/H/B) in mm…………..4730x1780x1530
Weight in kg…………………………..1425
BMW 3200 L
From model year 1962 and production ended in December 1963, the BMW 3200 L was the official model designation for 502 3.2 liter. The revised model was standard with disc brakes. The engine output increased to 140 hp. Striking were the new, now round taillights, the models 2600 L, 3200 L and 3200 S shared. From the autumn of 1962, these vehicles could also be supplied on request with a floor shift.
General data
Construction………………………….1961 – 1963
Number produce …………………….2.517 (incl. area BMW 502 BMW 3,2 und 3,2 Liter)
Price……………………………………DM 18,850
Specifications
Motorart……………………………….8-Zylinder-V-Engine
capacity in ccm………………………3168
Rated power…………………………..140 PS bei 5400 U / min
Maximum speed in km / h……………175
Dimensions (L/H/B) in mm…………..4730x1780x1530
Weight in kg…………………………..1460
BMW 3200 S
As of September 1958, BMW marketed the 502 3.2 liters as premium BMW 3.2 Super, from model year 1962 and production ended in November 1963 when BMW S 3200, now with 160 hp and a top speed of 190 km / h. BMW S 3200 was making it the fastest German sedan at the time. Striking were the new, now round taillights, the models 2600 L, 3200 L and 3200 S shared. From the autumn of 1962, these vehicles could also be supplied on request with a floor shift.
General data
Construction………………………….1961 – 1963
Number produce …………………….1.323 (incl. area BMW 502 3.2 Liter Super; 3,2 Super)
Price……………………………………DM 20,890
Specifications
Motorart……………………………….8-Zylinder-V-Engine
capacity in ccm………………………3168
Rated power………………………….160 PS bei 5600 U / min
Maximum speed in km / h……………190
Dimensions (L/H/B) in mm…………..4730x1780x1530
Weight in kg…………………………..1470
BMW 502 3,2 Liter
Just one year after the launch of the BMW flagship model 502 with 100-hp V8 engine for 1955, the BMW 502 3.2 liter with 120 hp on the market. The car was one of the most exclusive luxury cars of Europe. As of October 1958, the model designation was changed to BMW 3.2. The last generation of this type resulted from model year 1962, the designation BMW 3200 L and had 140 hp. From 1960, these cars could be equipped with front disc brakes.
General data
Construction………………………….1955 – 1958
Number produce …………………….2.517 (incl. area und BMW 3200 BMW 3.2 L)
Price……………………………………DM 17,850
Specifications
Motorart……………………………….8-Zylinder-V-Engine
capacity in ccm………………………3168
Rated power………………………….120 PS bei 4,800 U / min
Maximum speed in km / h……………170
Dimensions (L/H/B) in mm…………..4730x1780x1530
Weight in kg…………………………..1460
BMW 3.2
Just one year after the launch of the BMW flagship model 502 with 100 hp V8 engine came in the fall of 1955, the BMW 502 3.2 liter with 120 hp hit the market. He was one of the most exclusive luxury cars of Europe. As of October 1958, the model designation was changed to BMW 3.2. The last generation of this type resulted from model year 1962.
General data
Construction………………………….1958 – 1961
Number produce …………………….2.517 (incl. area und BMW 3200 BMW 502 3.2 Liter L)
Price……………………………………DM 17,850
Specifications
Motorart……………………………….8-Zylinder-V-Engine
capacity in ccm………………………3168
Rated power………………………….120 PS bei 4800 U / min
Maximum speed in km / h……………170
Dimensions (L/H/B) in mm…………..4730x1780x1530
Weight in kg…………………………..1460
BMW 502 3,2 Liter Super
In the spring of 1957, BMW presented a new top model of the series 502, the BMW 502 3.2 liter Super. The well-known from the BMW 503 and 507 V8 engine with 3.2 liter capacity and 2 twin downdraft carburetors (previous 502 models only a carburetor) made in the new sedan 140-hp and made for superior performance.
General data
Construction………………………….1957 – 1958
Number produce …………………….1.323 (incl. area BMW 3,2 und super BMW S 3200)
Price……………………………………DM 19,450
Specifications
Motorart……………………………….8-Zylinder-V-Engine
capacity in ccm………………………3168
Rated power………………………….140 PS bei 4800 U / min
Maximum speed in km / h……………180
Dimensions (L/H/B) in mm…………..4730x1780x1530
Weight in kg………………………….1500
BMW 3,2 Super
From September 1958 to model year 1962 BMW marketed the BMW 502 3.2 liters of premium with a BMW 3.2 Super. To be able to slow down the fast touring saloon with 2 double downdraft carburetors and 140 hp adequately, BMW delivered from the 3.2 Super model from 1960 with front disc brakes.
General data
Construction………………………….1958 – 1961
Number produce …………………….1.323 (incl. area BMW 502 3.2 Liter Super, BMW S 3200)
Price……………………………………DM 19,768
Specifications
Motorart……………………………….8-Zylinder-V-Engine
capacity in ccm………………………3168
Rated power………………………….140 PS bei 4800 U / min
Maximum speed in km / h……………180
Dimensions (L/H/B) in mm…………..4730x1780x1530
Weight in kg…………………………..1470
BMW 505 Limousine / Saloon
On the 200 mm longer chassis of the BMW 502 3.2 liter 1955 two Pullman limousines originated with the type designation BMW 505 300 as a counterpart to the Mercedes-Benz Responsible for the body design was the Studio Michelotti in Turin, the production took over the Swiss company Ghia-Aigle in Lugano.
General data
Construction………………………….1955 – 1955
Number produce …………………….1
Price……………………………………
Specifications
Motorart……………………………….8-Zylinder-V-Engine
capacity in ccm………………………3168 ccm
Rated power…………………………..120 PS bei 4,800 U / min
Maximum speed in km / h……………170
Dimensions (L/H/B) in mm…………..5070x1825x1630
Weight in kg…………………………..1600