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BMW 503

Bodywork

type 2+2 FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 82.00 mm × 75.00 mm 3.23 in × 2.95 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displace 3.2 litre 3169 cc (193.384 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 7.30:1
Fuel system 2 Ze carbs
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 190 km/h (118 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 107.93 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 876.4 kPa (127.1 psi)
Specific torque 69.74 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.09
Unitary capacity 396.13 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2832 mm
wheelbase 111.5 in
Length (milimeters) 4750 mm
Length (inches) 187 in
Width (milimeters) 1702 mm
Width (inches) 67 in
Height (milimeters) 1397 mm
Height (inches) 55 in
L:W ratio 1.68
Ground clearance (milimeters) 178 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 7 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1501 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3309 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 75 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 16.5 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 19.8 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock 3.500
Turning circle 11.00 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.89

General information

RAC rating 33.4
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1956 BMW 503 PDF Manual
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Designer unknown
Year 1956

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