BMW 503 1.0 Open body Europe 3.2 MT 503 (sport), Configuration (Maximum)
| Volume | 3.2 l |
| Power | 138 hp |
| Consumption | 15.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Transmission | Manual transmission |
| Drive | Rear (FR) |
| Number of places | 4 |
| Number of doors | 2 |
| Clearance | 170 mm |
| Front tires | 6.00 H16 |
| Rear tires | 6.00 H16 |
Basic parameters
| Release period | May 1956 — May 1960 |
| Drive type | Rear |
| Body type | Open body |
| Transmission type | Manual transmission 4 |
| Engine capacity | 3,168 cm³ |
| Acceleration time 0–100 km/h | 11.50 With |
| Maximum speed | 190 km/h |
| Ground clearance (ride height) | 170 mm |
| Country of assembly | Germany |
| Number of doors | 2 |
Protection against car theft and damage
| Immobilizer |
Motorist emergency kit
| Full size spare wheel |
Dimensions
Body dimensions
| Body dimensions (length) | 4,750 mm |
| Body dimensions (width) | 1,710 mm |
| Body dimensions (height) | 1,430 mm |
Interior dimensions
| Number of seats | 4 |
| Number of seat rows | 2 |
Chassis dimensions
| Wheelbase | 2,835 mm |
| Minimum turning radius | 5.500 m |
| Front track width | 1,400 mm |
| Rear track width | 1,420 mm |
Weight and permissible loads
| Weight | 1,465 kg |
| Maximum load capacity | 335 kg |
| Permissible gross weight | 1,800 kg |
| Specific gravity | 10.62 kg/hp |
Volumes
| Fuel tank volume | 75 l |
Additionally
| Aerodynamic drag coefficient, cW | 0.45 |
Engine, gearbox and steering
Engine
| Engine make | |
| Fuel used | Petrol |
| Engine type | V-shaped, 8-cylinder |
| Supercharger | - |
| Maximum power | 138 hp |
| Maximum power | 101 kW |
| Maximum power, at rpm. | 4,800 |
| Maximum torque | 222.0 Nm |
| Maximum torque | 23.0 kgf m |
| Maximum torque, at rpm. | 4,000 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Compression ratio | 7.30 |
| Cylinder diameter | 82.000 mm |
| Piston stroke | 75.000 mm |
| Valve drive | OHV |
| Additional engine information | 2 Zenith 32NDIX 2-barrel carburetors |
Fuel consumption
| Fuel consumption in the urban cycle | 17.70 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption outside the city | 12.30 l/100 km |
| Combined fuel consumption | 15.70 l/100 km |
Steering
| Power steering |
Transmission
| 1st gear ratio | 3.5400 |
| 2nd gear ratio | 2.2020 |
| 3rd gear ratio | 1.3950 |
| 4th gear ratio | 1.0000 |
| Reverse gear ratio | 5.0300 |
| Main gear | 3.9000 |
Suspension/chassis
Suspension
| Front suspension | Independent, double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Semi-independent, torsion beam |
Tires
| Front wheels | 6.00 H16 |
| Rear wheels | 6.00 H16 |
Brakes
| Front brakes | Drums |
| Rear brakes | Drums |
Exterior and external equipment
Lights and optics
| Halogen headlights | |
| Front fog lights | |
| Rear fog lights | |
| Additional brake light |
Side mirrors
| Side mirrors in body color | |
| Electric side mirrors | |
| Electrically heated mirrors |
Doors
| Chrome door handles | |
| Door handles in body color |
Windows and driver visibility
| Factory tint |
Roof
| Soft top | + |
Additional exterior elements
| Rear spoiler | |
| Bumpers | Chrome bumper protection |
Interior and interior equipment
Steering wheel and dashboard
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | |
| Adjustable steering column | |
| Vertical steering wheel adjustment | |
| Tachometer | |
| On-board computer | |
| Telescopic steering wheel adjustment | |
| Steering wheel audio controls |
Interior design
| Fabric upholstery | |
| Leather upholstery |
Seats
| Adjusting the front seats | in 2 directions |
| Second row of seats | doesn't add up |
| Electrically heated front seats | |
| Front dividing armrest | |
| Rear armrest divider | |
| Electric front seats | |
| Pockets on the backs of the front seats |
Interior electrical package
| Central lock | |
| Remote key (remote key) | |
| Keyless entry | |
| Electric windows |
Additional interior equipment
| Power connector |
Active and passive safety systems
Passive safety
| Three-point seat belt | |
| Seat belt tensioner | |
| Seat belt retainer |
Airbags
| Driver's airbag | |
| Front passenger airbag | |
| Side airbag | |
| Curtain airbags |
Active vehicle safety and driver assistance systems
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | NULL |
| Cruise control | |
| Stability Program (ESP) | |
| Traction control system (TCS) |
Child safety
| ISOFIX mounting |
Comfort
Interior microclimate
| Air conditioner | - |
| Climate control |
Audio systems
| Radio | |
| Additional audio equipment | 2 speakers |
Additional equipment
| Anti-glare rear view mirror | |
| Mirrors with sun visors |