Main Params |
Photo |
|
|
Car name |
BMW 501
|
Ford Taunus
|
Car type |
passenger cars
|
passenger cars
|
Car body type |
sedan
|
sedan
|
Model |
bmw
|
ford
|
Variant |
501
|
taunus
|
Modification |
2.0 MT (65 hp)
|
1.3 MT (55 hp)
|
Release of cars |
1952
|
1975
|
The end of production |
1958
|
1979
|
Engine |
Boost type |
No |
No |
Cylinder arrangement |
in-line |
in-line |
Engine capacity, cm³ |
1971 |
1297 |
Engine location |
front, longitudinal |
No |
Engine power supply system |
carburetor |
carburetor |
Engine type |
petrol |
petrol |
Maximum power, hp/kW at rpm |
65 / 48 at — |
55 / 40 at 5500 |
Maximum torque, N*m at rpm |
undefined at — |
undefined at — |
Number of cylinders |
6 |
4 |
Number of valves per cylinder |
2 |
4 |
General information |
Brand country |
Germany |
USA |
Car class |
No |
D |
Model assembly |
Germany |
No |
Number of doors |
4 |
4 |
Performance indicators |
Fuel type |
No |
80 |
Sizes in mm |
Ground clearance |
No |
100 |
Height |
1530 |
1430 |
Length |
4730 |
4760 |
Wheelbase |
2835 |
2580 |
Width |
1780 |
1720 |
Suspension and brakes |
Front brakes |
drum |
disc |
Type of front suspension |
independent, torsion |
independent, spring |
Transmission |
Drive type |
rear |
rear |
Number of gears |
4 |
4 |
Transmission |
mechanical |
mechanical |