BMW 503 Coupe 3.2L V8 4MT (140 HP)
BMW 503 Coupe · 1956 - 1959 · Petrol
The BMW 503 Coupe 3.2L V8 4MT (140 HP) produces 140 hp and 222 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 12.8 seconds and reaches 190 km/h.
- Power
- 140 hp
- Torque
- 222 Nm
- 0–100
- 12.8 s
- Top speed
- 190 km/h
Engine
| Power | 140 hp |
|---|---|
| Power (kW) | 103 kW |
| Torque | 222 Nm |
| Displacement | 3,169 cc |
| Cylinders | V8 |
| Fuel system | 2 Carburetors |
| Fuel | Petrol |
Performance
| Top speed | 190 km/h |
|---|---|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 12.8 s |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Combined consumption | 14.0 l/100 km |
|---|
Transmission
| Gearbox | 4-Speed Manual |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,750 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,709 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,835 mm |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm |
| Unladen weight | 1,465 kg |
| Gross weight limit | 1,800 kg |
| Tyre size | 6.00 H 16 |
| Front brakes | Drums |
| Rear brakes | Drums |
How this trim compares to other cars
The BMW 503 Coupe 3.2L V8 4MT (140 HP) compared with 125 trims of other cars from the 1953–1959 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 140 hp | 143 hp |
better than 58%
|
| Torque | 222 Nm | 217 Nm |
better than 61%
|
| Top speed | 190 km/h | 164 km/h |
better than 71%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 12.8 s | 15.5 s |
better than 61%
|
| Combined consumption | 14.0 l/100 km | 12.2 l/100 km |
better than 27%
|
| Unladen weight | 1,465 kg | 1,252 kg |
better than 20%
|
Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.
Not stated by the manufacturer: co2 emissions and cargo volume. Those measures are left out of the comparison.