These are standard specifications for the 1959 BMW 503, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual
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 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3168 cc | 193.3 cu in. | 3.2 L. |
| Power : | 138 BHP (101.568 KW) @ 4800 RPM |
| Bore : | 82.0 mm | 3.228 in. |
| Stroke : | 75.0 mm | 2.953 in. |
| Compression : | 7.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| 2 Zenith 32 NDIX | |
4 Manual
Production Figures
| 503 Production (1956-1959) : | 413 |
| Total 1959 503 production : | 412 |
| 1959 BMW 503 | |
Handling
1959 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,200 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $5,010 |
| Avg. Home : | $12,400 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.25 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1959 BMW 503?
Q: How fast is the 1959 BMW 503? A: The 1959 BMW 503 has a top speed of 118 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1959 BMW 503? A: The 1959 BMW 503 has a wheelbase size of 111.60 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1959 BMW 503? A: The 1959 BMW 503 has a length of 186.20 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1959 BMW 503? A: The 1959 BMW 503 has a width of 67.30 inches.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1959 BMW 503? A: The 1959 BMW 503 was offered as a Cabriolet, Coupe.Q: How many 503 were produced? A: BMW produced 413 examples of the 503 from 1956 to 1959.Q: How many 1959 503s were produced? A: BMW produced 412 examples of the 503 in 1959.Q: What engine did the 1959 BMW 503 have? A: The engine powering the 1959 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 1959 BMW 503 have? A: The 1959 BMW 503 had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.