These are standard specifications for the 1956 BMW 503, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual
Chassis # 69081
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1956 - 1959 |
| Weight : | 3305 lbs | 1499.123 kg |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 13 seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 118 mph | 189.862 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2077 cc | 126.7 cu in. | 2.1 L. |
| Power : | 190 HP (139.84 KW) @ 4500 RPM |
| Bore : | 2.7 in | 68 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.0:1 |
4 Manual
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 3.54:1 |
| 2nd Gear : | 2.202:1 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.395:1 |
| 4th Gear : | 1.00:1 |
Production Figures
| 503 Production (1956-1959) : | 413 |
| Total 1956 503 production : | 412 |
| 1956 BMW 503 | |
Dimension(s)
Coupe
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 186.2 in | 4730 mm. |
| Width : | 67.3 in | 1709 mm. |
| Height : | 56.7 in | 1440 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 111.6 in | 2835 mm. |
| Front Track : | 55.1 in | 1400 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 55.9 in | 1420 mm. |
Cabriolet
Chassis # 69081
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| Weight : | 3305 lbs | 1499.123 kg |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 186.2 in | 4730 mm. |
| Width : | 67.3 in | 1709 mm. |
| Height : | 56.7 in | 1440 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 111.6 in | 2835 mm. |
| Front Track : | 55.1 in | 1400 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 55.9 in | 1420 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Dual A-arms with torsion bars Rear : Rigid axle with torsion bars | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Bevel Gear |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 6.00Hx16 |
1956 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,050 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $4,450 |
| Avg. Home : | $11,700 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.22 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1956 BMW 503?
Q: How fast is the 1956 BMW 503? A: The 1956 BMW 503 has a top speed of 118 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1956 BMW 503? A: The 1956 BMW 503 has a wheelbase size of 111.60 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1956 BMW 503? A: The 1956 BMW 503 has a length of 186.20 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1956 BMW 503? A: The 1956 BMW 503 has a width of 67.30 inches.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1956 BMW 503? A: The 1956 BMW 503 was offered as a Cabriolet, Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1956 BMW 503 have? A: The 1956 BMW 503 had 6.00Hx16 tires.Q: How many 503 were produced? A: BMW produced 413 examples of the 503 from 1956 to 1959.Q: How many 1956 503s were produced? A: BMW produced 412 examples of the 503 in 1956.Q: What engine did the 1956 BMW 503 have? A: The engine powering the 1956 BMW 503 was a V 8 (2077 cc | 126.7 cu in. | 2.1 L.) with 190 HP (139.84 KW) @ 4500 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1956 BMW 503 have? A: The 1956 BMW 503 had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.