1959 BMW 503

Vehicle Performance Data

0-62 MPH:
Top Speed: 215.0 km/h (132,93 mph)
Maximum Power: 140.7 PS (102.49 kW or 138.31 HP) at 4800 Rev. per min.
Maximum Torque: 222.00 Nm (22.49 kgf-m or 162.88 ft.lbs) at 2500 Rev. per min.
Power Per Weight: 0.0940 PS/kg

Engine and Drive train Information

Engine: 3168 ccm (192.34 cubic inches)
Engine Type: V8
Engine Position: Front
Bore Stroke: 82.0 x 75.0 mm (3.18 x 3.0 inches)
Valves per cylinder: 2
Compression:
Lubrication:
Cooling System Type:
Drive Type:
Transmission:

Braking

Front Brakes: Disks
Rear Brakes Type: Drums
Leg Room:
Front Tire:

Fuel and Economy

City Mileage:
Highway Mileage:
Mixed Fuel Mileage:
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity: 75.0 litres (19.71 gallons)
CO2 Emissions:

Vehicle Dimensions

Weight: 1500 kg (3290.37 pounds)
Wheelbase: 2840 mm (111.24 inches)
Total Height: 1400 mm (54.82 inches)
Total Length: 4760 mm (186.46 inches)
Vehicle Width: 1710 mm (66.96 inches)
Car Towing Weight:
Ground Clearance: 180 mm (7.06 inches)
Max Weight with Load:
Passenger Space: 5010 litres (1317.38 gallons)
Rear Tire:
Seats: 4
Cargo Space:

Body / Chassis

Car Category:
Chassis Type:
Doors: 4
Turning Radius: 11 m (430.93 inches)
Aerodynamic Drag Coeficient: 0.4
Country of Origin: Germany