BMW 502 (Baroque Angel V8)
Every BMW 502 (Baroque Angel V8) generation in the Burbles catalogue — complete specs, rarity tiers, interactive 3D cards, and the collectors who have spotted them on the street.
- Lineage Span
- 1954–1963 3 generations · 6 published trims
- Power Evolution
- 100 → 140 hp Base lead-trim output across eras
- Catalogue Rarity
- 3 Legendary 3 Legendary
All 3 BMW 502 (Baroque Angel V8) Generations
Each generation deals in its rarity tier’s alloy with its engine disc, lead specs, and first spotter record. Click into any generation for full trims and market figures.
The 3200S squeezed 160 hp from twin carburettors in 1961 — serious output for a luxury saloon of its day.
BMW's new 3.2-litre V8 saloon, unveiled alongside the 507 and 503 in 1955, was the odd one out of the whole lineup — it never got a proper model number, badged only by its engine size in litres.
This was Germany's first V8 since the war — reportedly its fastest production sedan too — but the price tag was so steep only 190 found buyers in its first year.
Collectors Who Spotted the BMW 502 (Baroque Angel V8)
No member has published a public street spot of the BMW 502 (Baroque Angel V8) yet — the First · Worldwide stamp is wide open.
BMW 502 (Baroque Angel V8) Generation-by-Generation Comparison
Lead figures across every published generation, newest to oldest. Select any generation to inspect all trims and engine options.
| Generation | Years | Tier & Rarity | Engine | Power & Torque | 0–60 mph | Weight | Trims | First Spotter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2 Super and 3200S (1957–1963)502-SUPER | 1957–1963 | Legendary700 built | 3.2L V8 | 140 hp · 159 lb-ft | — | — | 2 trims → | Unclaimed |
| 3.2 and 3200L (1955–1963)502-3.2 | 1955–1963 | Legendary1,000 built | 3.2L V8 | 120 hp · 161 lb-ft | — | — | 2 trims → | Unclaimed |
| 502, 2.6 Luxus and 2600L (1954–1963)502 | 1954–1963 | Legendary4,000 built | 2.6L V8 | 100 hp · 133 lb-ft | — | — | 2 trims → | Unclaimed |
See a BMW 502 (Baroque Angel V8) on the street, point Burbles at it, and that generation’s card goes in your binder with your own photo and serial number. Own one? Add it to your garage in the app.