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BMW 503 1959

General information

ModelBMW 503
Year1959
Rating55.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3168 ccm (193.31 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats4

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement3168 ccm (193.31 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power140.7 PS (103 kW or 139 HP) at 4800 Rev. per min.
Max torque222.00 Nm (22.6 kgf-m or 163.7 ft.lbs) at 2500 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke82.0 x 75.0 mm (3.2 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Valves per cylinder2

Speed and acceleration

Top speed215.0 km/h (133.6 mph)
Power/weight ratio0.0940 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Passenger space5010 litres (1,324 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (433.1 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDrums

Dimensions and weight

Weight1500 kg (3,306.9 pounds)
Overall length4760 mm (187.4 inches)
Overall width1710 mm (67.3 inches)
Overall height1400 mm (55.1 inches)
Ground clearance180 mm (7.1 inches)
Wheelbase2840 mm (111.8 inches)
Fuel capacity75.0 litres (19.81 gallons)
Fuel capacity75.0 litres (19.82 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
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