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BMW 503
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BMW 503 Car Facts, Description, Design & General Information
The BMW 503 was introduced in 1956 and produced
till 1959. The car was designed from drafts
prepared by Kurt Bredschneider but finally
styled by entrepreneur auto designer, Albrecht
von Goertz.
The BMW 503 used the 502's light weight 3168cc, V8
engine. It also claimed to have a power output
of 140bhp and accelerate from a standstill to
62mph in 13 seconds, combined with a top speed
of almost 120mph, using the same 4 speed gearbox
as the 502.
BMW 503 Measurements
The measurements of the BMW 503 are as follows:
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Wheelbase: 2832mm
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Track:
Front: 1448mm
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Rear: 1422mm
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Length:
4750mm
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Width:
1702mm
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Height:
1397mm
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Ground
clearance: 178mm
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Curb Weight:
1501kg
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Fuel
capacity: 75 litre
BMW 503 Specifications
The specifications (specs) are:
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Bore x
stroke: 82.00mm x 75.00mm
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Cylinders: V-8 in 90.0° vee
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Displacement: 23.2 litres, 3169cc
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Type:
2 + 2 Fixed head coupe
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Number
of doors: 2
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Engine
type: Overhead valves: 2 valves per cylinder, 16 valves
total
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Sump:
Wet sump
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Compression ratio: 7.30:1
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Fuel
system: 2 Ze carbs
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Maximum power: 162bhp
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Specific output: 51.1 bhp/litre
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Maximum torque: 221.0 Nm (163ft,lb)
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bmep:
876.4 kPa (127.1 psi)
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Specific torque: 69.74 Nm/Litre
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Manufacturer: BMW
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Coolant: Water
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Bore/stroke ratio: 1.09
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Unitary capacity: 396.13 cc/cylinder
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Aspiration: Normal
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Catalytic converter: None
BMW 503
3.2 litre Performance
Facts about the performance of the BMW 503 are as follows:
BMW 503 Features and Body Styles
Facts about the features and body styles of the BMW 503 are as follows:
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Engine
location: Front
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Engine
alignment: Longitudinal
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Drive:
Rear wheel drive
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Turns
lock to lock: 3.500
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Turning
circle: 11.00 m
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Suspension Front: Independent, Torsion bar
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Rear: Live axle, Torsion bar
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Brakes
Front: Disc
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Rear: Drum
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Transmission(s): 4 gear manual
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Power Steering: No
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Security
System: No
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Immobilizer Theft-Deterrent System: No
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Alloy
Wheels: No
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Remote
Trunk Release with Lock: No
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Fuel Injection: No
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Designer:
Albrecht von Goertz
BMW 503 Internal Features
The facts about the internal features of the BMW 503 are as follows:
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Air
Conditioning: No
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Central Locking: No
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CD and tape audio storage: No
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Electric Windows: No
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Sunroof: No
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Lockable Glove Compartment with Light: No
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Map Lights: No
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Flat-folding rear seats: No
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Airbags: No
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Power Mirrors: No
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Rear Window Defroster: No
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