Main Params |
Photo |
|
|
Car name |
BMW 502
|
Chevrolet Corvette
|
Car type |
passenger cars
|
passenger cars
|
Car body type |
sedan
|
cabriolet
|
Model |
bmw
|
chevrolet
|
Variant |
502
|
corvette
|
Modification |
2.6 MT (100 hp)
|
5.4 MT (360 hp)
|
Release of cars |
1954
|
1962
|
The end of production |
1961
|
1967
|
Engine |
Boost type |
No |
No |
Cylinder arrangement |
V-shaped |
V-shaped |
Cylinder diameter and piston stroke, mm |
74 × 75 |
No |
Engine capacity, cm³ |
2580 |
5359 |
Engine location |
front, longitudinal |
front, longitudinal |
Engine power supply system |
carburetor |
No |
Engine type |
petrol |
petrol |
Maximum power, hp/kW at rpm |
100 / 75 at — |
360 / 265 at 6000 |
Maximum torque, N*m at rpm |
undefined at — |
undefined at — |
Number of cylinders |
8 |
8 |
Number of valves per cylinder |
2 |
No |
General information |
Brand country |
Germany |
USA |
Model assembly |
Germany |
USA |
Number of doors |
4 |
2 |
Performance indicators |
Maximum speed, km/h |
160 |
No |
Sizes in mm |
Height |
1530 |
1265 |
Length |
4730 |
4452 |
Wheelbase |
2835 |
2489 |
Width |
1780 |
1768 |
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 |