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503
1959 BMW 503
Germany
Gasoline
RWD
Convertible
Updated Aug 26, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Vehicle Details
Year
1959
Make
BMW
Model
503
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
Serie 2
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
3.2 V8 Manual
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
140 hp
Power (kW)
103 kW
Torque
222 Nm (164 lb-ft)
Top speed
190 km/h
(118 mph)
Displacement
3,168 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,750 mm
(187.0 in)
Width
1,710 mm
(67.3 in)
Height
1,430 mm
(56.3 in)
Wheelbase
2,835 mm
(111.6 in)
Curb weight
1,465 kg
(3,230 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,800 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,000 - 4,000 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
82 mm
(3.2 in)
Stroke
75 mm
(3.0 in)
Compression Ratio
7.3 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
75 litres
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,400 mm
(55.1 in)
Track, Rear
1,420 mm
(55.9 in)
Turning Circle
11 m
Ground Clearance
170 mm
(6.7 in)
Weight
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Gross Weight
1,800 kg
(3,968 lb)
Cargo Capacity
335 kg
(739 lb)
BMW
813 vehicles
503
Model
2 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Convertible
Variant
503 Standard
1956–1960
503 Convertible Generations
2 of 2
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Serie 2
1958–1960
Year
1959
Powertrain
3.2 V8 Manual
Horsepower
140 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
Convertible
RWD
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
