(1956 model)
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1956 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 503 | Issued until | |
| Serie | 5 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 2+2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4750 mm / 187.0 in / 187.0 in | Ground clearance | 178 mm / 7.0 in / 7.0 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1702 mm / 67.0 in / 67.0 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.68 |
| Height | 1397 mm / 55.0 in / 55.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 1501 kg / 3309 lb / 3309 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2832 mm / 111.5 in / 111.5 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1448 mm / 57.0 in / 57.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1422 mm / 56.0 in / 56.0 in | Fuel capacity | 75 l / 16.5 UK gal / 19.8 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine (90.0° vee) | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMW | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 82.0 mm / 3.23 in / 3.23 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 75.0 mm / 2.95 in / 2.95 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.09 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 3169 cm3 / 193.4 cu in / 193.4 cu in | |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 396.13 cm3/cylinder / 24.173 cu in/cylinder / 24.173 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 7.3 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 120.8 kW / 164.2 hp / 164.2 hp at 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 221.0 Nm / 163.0 lbft / 163.0 lbft at 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 119.2 kW / 162.1 bhp / 162.1 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 51.1 kW/l / 1.139 bhp/cu in / 1.139 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 69.74 Nm/l / 0.610 lbft/cu in / 0.610 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1.00 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.89 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 190 km/h / 118 mph / 118 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 107.93 kW/ton / 146.74 bhp/ton / 146.74 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3.50 | Turning circle | 11.00 m / 36.09 ft / 36.09 ft |
| Suspension front | I.TB. | Suspension rear | LA.TB. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 503
