BMW 503 Coupe
BMW 503 Coupe
The BMW 503 is a two-door 2+2 gran turismo in both Coupé and Cabriolet form manufactured by German automaker BMW from 1956 until 1959. The company developed the 503 alongside the 507 roadster in an attempt to sell a significant number of luxury cars in the United States. The 503 and 507 cost about twice their projected price and did not recover their costs. During production from May 1956 to March 1959, 413 units of the 503 were built, 139 of which were Cabriolets. Even though it was a prestige model it resulted in heavy losses for BMW.
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General Data
Make
BMW
Model
503
Sub Model
Coupe
Model Code
503
Production / Sales Year(s)
1956- 1960
Country of origin
Germany
Body work and dimensions
Body type
Convertible
Doors
2
Number of seats
4
Length CM
475
Length in
187.01
Width CM
171
Width in
67.32
Height CM
144
Height in
56.69
Wheelbase CM
283.5
Wheelbase in
111.61
Curb Weight KG (EU)
1465
Curb Weight LBS (EU)
3230
Engine
Engine Type
V
Cylinders
8
Engine Displacement (cc)
3168
Engine Displacement (cui)
193
Engine (l)
3.2
Engine HP
138
Engine PS
140
Engine KW
103
@RPM
4800
Engine Max Torque (NM)
222
Engine Max Torque (Lb-Ft)
164
Engine Max Torque (kgf-m)
22.64
Engine Max Torque RPM
2000
Fueltype
Gasoline
Fuel system
Carburator
Charge system
Naturally aspirated
Unless noted otherwise, DIN rated horsepower and torque is given.
Transmission
Transmission Type
Manual
Number of gears
4
Chassis
Engine position
Front
Drive Train
Rear Wheel Drive
Fuel Tank Capacity Liter
75
Performance (Factory Claim)
Top Speed Km/h
190
Top Speed MP/H
118
Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 0-62 Mph in sec.
13.3
Brakes and suspension
Front Brakes
Disks
Rear Brakes
Drums
Front Suspension
Torsion bar
Rear Suspension
Torsion bar
Standard Tire Size
6.00-16C
Credit Photography and text
Wikipedia Page
Technical Specifications
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Text Source
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Last modified
22/08/2022
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