These are standard specifications for the 1958 BMW 503, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual Floor lever
Chassis # 69283
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Aluminum body on steel frame |
| Production Years for Series : | 1956 - 1959 |
| Price : | $3,310 |
Performance
| Top Speed : | 118 mph | 189.862 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3168 cc | 193.3 cu in. | 3.2 L. |
| Power : | 138 BHP (101.568 KW) @ 4800 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.2 in | 82 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.0 in | 75 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| 2 Zenith 32 NDIX | |
4 Manual Floor lever
Production Figures
| Total BMW Production for 1958 : | 50,256 |
| 503 Production (1956-1959) : | 413 |
| 1958 BMW 503 | |
Dimension(s)
Coupe
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 187.0 in | 4750 mm. |
| Width : | 70.1 in | 1781 mm. |
| Height : | 60.2 in | 1529 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 111.6 in | 2835 mm. |
| Front Track : | 55.1 in | 1400 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 55.9 in | 1420 mm. |
Cabriolet
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| Price : | $3,310 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 187.0 in | 4750 mm. |
| Width : | 70.1 in | 1781 mm. |
| Height : | 60.2 in | 1529 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 |
| Wheels : | 16x4.5E |
1958 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $4,600 |
| Avg. Home : | $12,750 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.25 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1958 BMW 503?
Q: How fast is the 1958 BMW 503? A: The 1958 BMW 503 has a top speed of 118 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1958 BMW 503? A: The 1958 BMW 503 has a wheelbase size of 111.60 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1958 BMW 503? A: The 1958 BMW 503 has a length of 187.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1958 BMW 503? A: The 1958 BMW 503 has a width of 70.10 inches.Q: How much did the 1958 BMW 503 cost when new?A: The 1958 BMW 503 had a base price of approximately $3,310 (USD).Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1958 BMW 503? A: The 1958 BMW 503 was offered as a Cabriolet, Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1958 BMW 503 have? A: The 1958 BMW 503 had 6.00Hx16 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1958 BMW 503 have? A: The 1958 BMW 503 had 16x4.5E wheels.Q: How many vehicles did BMW produce in 1958? A: BMW produced 50,256 automobiles in 1958.Q: How many 503 were produced? A: BMW produced 413 examples of the 503 from 1956 to 1959.Q: What engine did the 1958 BMW 503 have? A: The engine powering the 1958 BMW 503 was a V 8 (3168 cc | 193.3 cu in. | 3.2 L.) with 138 BHP (101.568 KW) @ 4800 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1958 BMW 503 have? A: The 1958 BMW 503 had a 4 speed Manual Floor lever gearbox.