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BMW 503 1957
General information | |
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| Model | BMW 503 |
| Year | 1957 |
| Category | Large/luxury cars |
| Rating | 55.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 3168 ccm (193.31 cubic inches) |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Seats | 4 |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine location | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement | 3168 ccm (193.31 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | V8 |
| Max power | 140.00 PS (103 kW or 138 HP) at 4800 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque | 222.00 Nm (22.6 kgf-m or 163.7 ft.lbs) at 2500 Rev. per min. |
| Bore x stroke | 82.0 x 75.0 mm (3.2 x 3.0 inches) |
| Fuel system | Carburetor |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.0933 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
| Max no. of doors | 2 |
| Passenger space | 5010 litres (1,324 gallons) |
| Aerodynamic dragcoefisient | 0.4 |
Steering, brakes and tires | |
| Turn circle | 11 m (433.1 inches) |
| Front brakes | Disks |
| Rear brakes | Drums |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 1500 kg (3,306.9 pounds) |
| Overall length | 4760 mm (187.4 inches) |
| Overall width | 1710 mm (67.3 inches) |
| Overall height | 1400 mm (55.1 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 180 mm (7.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2840 mm (111.8 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 75.0 litres (19.81 gallons) |
| Fuel capacity | 75.0 litres (19.82 gallons) |
Other specifications | |
| Country of origin | Germany |
