BMW 503 1956 specs
General information
| Model: | BMW 503 |
| Year: | 1956 |
| Category: | Large/luxury cars |
| Manufacturer: | BMW |
| Seats: | 4 |
Engine and transmission
| Valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Engine type: | V8 |
| Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement: | 3168 ccm |
| Max power: | 140 PS (103 kW) at 4800 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 222 Nm at 2500 Rev. per min. |
| Compression: | 7.3:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 82 x 75 mm (3.2 x 3 inches) |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | Manual, 4-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Fuel type: | Gasoline |
| Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Top speed: | 190 km/h (118.1 mph) |
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.0933 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Chassis type: | Coupe |
| Max no. of doors: | 4 |
| Passenger space: | 5010 litres (1324 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Turn circle: | 11 m (433.1 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 1500 kg (3306.9 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 4760 mm (187.4 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1710 mm (67.3 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1400 mm (55.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2840 mm (111.8 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 75 litres (19.81 gallons) |
| Ground clearance: | 180 mm (7.1 inches) |
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