1958 BMW 503
BMW introduced the Type 503 at the IAA in 1955 as an elegant touring car and a more comfortable counterpart to the 507 Roadster. At almost DM 30,000, the car was even more expensive than the BMW 507 and was therefore only available to extremely wealthy buyers. As with the 507, the body design was developed by industrial designer Albrecht Graf Hertz.
Between December 1957 and May 1960, 193 examples of the second series Type 503 were built, of which 134 were built as coupes.
In addition, the car impresses with its elegant color combination and amazing performance for a car from the 50s.
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1958 BMW 503 specifications
| BMW 503 Technical Data | |||
| Body: | Coupe | ||
| Num. of Doors: | 2 doors | ||
| Production number: | 273 units | ||
| BMW 503 Engine Technical Data | |||
| Engine type – Number of cylinders: | V 8 | ||
| Engine Code: | – | ||
| Fuel type: | Petrol | ||
| Fuel System: | 2 Zenith 32 NDIX carburettors | ||
| Engine Alignment: | Longitudinal | ||
| Engine displacement: | 3169 cm3 / 193.4 cu-in | ||
| Bore x Stroke: | 82.00 x 75.00 mm 3.23 x 2.95 inches | ||
| Number of valves: | 16 Valves | ||
| Aspiration: | naturally-aspirated | ||
| Compression Ratio: | 7.30 | ||
| Horsepower: | 140 PS / 138 HP / 103 kW @ 4800 rpm | ||
| Maximum torque: | 216.0 Nm / 159 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | ||
| Drive wheels – Traction – Drivetrain: | RWD | ||
| Transmission Gearbox – Number of speeds: | Transmission Relations Final Drive Ratio: 3.89 | ||
| BMW 503 Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range | |||
| Fuel Tank Capacity: | 75 L 19.8 US gallons 16.5 UK gallons | ||
| Catalytic converter: | No | ||
| BMW 503 Performance | |||
| Top Speed: | 190 km/h / 118 Mph | ||
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph): | 13.00 s | ||
| BMW 503 Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight | |||
| Wheelbase: | 283.5 cm / 111.61 inches | ||
| Length: | 475 cm / 187.01 inches | ||
| Width: | 171 cm / 67.32 inches | ||
| Height: | 140 cm / 55.12 inches | ||
| Front Axle: | 140.0 cm / 55.12 inches | ||
| Rear Axle: | 142.0 cm / 55.91 inches | ||
| Ground clearance: | 17.8 cm / 7.01 inches | ||
| Aerodynamic drag coefficient – Cx: | – | ||
| Curb Weight: | 1501 kg / 3309 lbs | ||
| Weight/Power Output Ratio: | 10.7 kg/hp | ||
| BMW 503 Brakes, Tires, Steering and Suspension | |||
| Front Brakes – Disc dimensions: | Drums (284 mm / 11.18 inches) | ||
| Rear Brakes – Disc dimensions: | Drums (284 mm / 11.18 inches) | ||
| Front Tyres – Rims dimensions: | -/- R- | ||
| Rear Tyres – Rims dimensions: | -/- R- | ||
| Front Wheels Width: | 4½E” | ||
| Rear Wheels Width: | 4½E” | ||
| Steering wheel lock-to-lock: | 3.500 turns | ||
| Front Suspension: | Torsion bar. | ||
| Rear Suspension: | Torsion bar. De Dion axle. | ||