BMW 503
Overview
| Produced: |
1955-1960, 412 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Coupe, 2 doors, 4 seats
Cabriolet, 2 doors, 4 seats |
The BMW 503 was designed by Count Albrecht von Goertz, the same man who designed the BMW 507.
BMW ads referred to the 503 as " an elegant luxury travel sports car from the stable of the large BMW eight-cylinder cars." The 'large eight-cylinder cars' was a reference to the Baroque Angels, BMW's mainstay at the time.
BMW introduced the 503 at the Geneva Auto Show in 1955. Like the 502 which preceded it, the 503 featured a 3.2 litre V-8, the most modern engine of its day and Germany's first eight since the war. The engine produced 140 bhp @ 4500 rpm, and it powered the 503 to a top speed of 118 mph.
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3168cc | V8 OHV | BMW V8 (503,507,3200) | 82mm x 75mm |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 118mph | 140bhp @4500 |
Body
| Type | Seats | Doors | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coupe | 4 | 2 | |
| Cabriolet | 4 | 2 |
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