| Main Params |
| Photo |
|
|
| Car name |
BMW 501
|
Volvo 240 Series
|
| Car type |
passenger cars
|
passenger cars
|
| Car body type |
sedan
|
station wagon
|
| Model |
bmw
|
volvo
|
| Variant |
501
|
240_series
|
| Modification |
2.0 MT (65 hp)
|
2.3 AT (133 hp)
|
| Release of cars |
1952
|
1974
|
| The end of production |
1958
|
1993
|
| Engine |
| Boost type |
No |
No |
| Cylinder arrangement |
in-line |
in-line |
| Engine capacity, cm³ |
1971 |
2300 |
| Engine location |
front, longitudinal |
No |
| Engine power supply system |
carburetor |
distributed injection |
| Engine type |
petrol |
petrol |
| Maximum power, hp/kW at rpm |
65 / 48 at — |
133 / 98 at 5200 |
| Maximum torque, N*m at rpm |
undefined at — |
undefined at — |
| Number of cylinders |
6 |
4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder |
2 |
No |
| General information |
| Brand country |
Germany |
Sweden |
| Car class |
No |
E |
| Model assembly |
Germany |
No |
| Number of doors |
4 |
5 |
| Sizes in mm |
| Front track width |
No |
1430 |
| Ground clearance |
No |
110 |
| Height |
1530 |
1460 |
| Length |
4730 |
4840 |
| Rear track width |
No |
1360 |
| Wheelbase |
2835 |
2650 |
| Width |
1780 |
1710 |
| 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 |
automatic |