BMW M503/1, Engine
| Engine capacity | 3,168 cm³ |
| Maximum power (range), hp | 138 |
| Maximum torque, N*m (kg*m) at rpm. | 222 (23) / 4000 |
| Fuel used | Petrol |
| Fuel consumption, l/100 km | 15.8 - 16 |
| Engine type | V-shaped, 8-cylinder |
| Additional engine information | 2 Zenith 32NDIX 2-barrel carburetors |
| Maximum power, hp (kW) at rpm | 138 (101) / 4800 |
| Compression Ratio (Range) | 7.3 |
| Cylinder diameter (range), mm | 82 |
| Piston stroke (range), mm | 75 |
| Valve drive | OHV |
| Number of valves per cylinder (range) | 2 |