BMW 503 1956–1959

1 generation (503)
General information
Number of doors2
CountryGermany
Steering wheel positionLeft
Car classS
At a glance
Engine3168 cm3 Gasoline
Power140 hp
GearboxManual
OriginGermany
Series
CabrioletCoupe
Trim
3.2 MT (140 hp)3.2 MT RWD (140 hp)

Specifications

Engine
Max power (kW)100 kW
Engine power136 PS
Engine power140 hp
Valves per cylinder2
Capacity3168 cm3
Max power at RPM4800 RPM
Stroke cycle75 mm
Number of cylinders8
Cylinder bore82 mm
Compression ratio9
Injection typecarburetor
Engine placementFront, longitudinal
Engine typeGasoline
Engine codeM503
Engine modelM503
Boost typenone
Timing beltOHV
Cylinder layoutV-type
Bodywork
Height1440 mm
Width1710 mm
Clearance178 mm
Wheelbase2835 mm
Number of seater4
Length4750 mm
Body typeCoupe
Gearbox and handling
Number of gear4
Gearbox typeManual
Drive wheelsRear wheel drive
Operating characteristics
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)13.0 s
Max speed185 km/h
Fuel92
Suspension and brakes
Front brakesdrum
Front suspensionIndependent, Torsion

Grades & features

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