2-door 2+2 seater coupe 2-door 2+2 seater cabriolet[2]
Layout
FR layout
Related
BMW 507 BMW 502
Powertrain
Engine
3,168 cc (193 cu in) BMW OHV V8[3]
Transmission
4-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase
2,835 mm (111.6 in)[2][4]
Length
4,750 mm (187 in)[4]
Width
1,710 mm (67 in)[4]
Height
1,440 mm (57 in)[4]
Curb weight
1,500 kg (3,300 lb) approximately[4][5]
Chronology
Predecessor
BMW 327
Successor
BMW 3200 CS
The BMW 503 is a two-door 2+2 gran turismo manufactured by German automaker BMW from 1956 until 1959. The company developed the 503, built in coupé and cabriolet body styles, alongside the 507 roadster. The 503 and 507 cost about twice their projected price and did not recover their development costs. During production from May 1956 to March 1959, 413 units of the 503 were built, 139 of which were Cabriolets. Despite being a prestige model, it resulted in heavy losses for BMW.
^ abNorbye, Jan P., BMW - Bavaria's Driving Machines, p.115
^ abNorbye, p.96
^Norbye, p.113
^ abcdeCar Body Design: BMW 507 and 503 (1955-1960)
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