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 .

Introduced in 1956, the BMW 503 is a 2+2 grand tourer. Influenced by the success of the early Mercedes SL, BMW decided to pursue the sports car market. Released alongside the BMW 507, the 503 was available as a coupe or cabriolet, and was fitted with BMW's 3.2L OHV V8 engine. The 503 did not achieve great sales numbers, with only 413 examples ...

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2019年2月25日 · BMW 503 – Specifications, Engine, and Running Gear. Under the beautifully-styled body, the BMW 503 was powered by the pre-existing alloy BMW OHV V8, with a capacity of 3,168cc (193 cu in). This engine was improved over the unit used in the four-door sedans, with twin carburettors and a much improved lubrication system, now using a chain ...

The BMW 503 was a Grand Turismo in the classic mould – lavishly comfortable, with an insatiable appetite for long distances and available in coupe or convertible form. In the interests of weight distribution, the gearbox was set back under the front seats.

The 503 rides a on ladder-frame chassis with a 111.6″ wheelbase derived from the 502 and features a double A-arm front suspension, a live rear axle, and front and rear torsion bars. Stopping power is provided by vacuum-assisted drums with finned front units.

2024年11月6日 · The BMW 503 is a grand tourer developed together with the 507 roadster and produced in the years 1956-1959. It was sold as a 2-door 2+2 coupe and a 2+2 convertible with rear-wheel drive and the engine located in the front. It was a prestige model that caused the company great losses, as only 413 examples were produced, of which 139

2025年1月21日 · The 503 was positioned as an opulent grand tourer and was built alongside the luxuriously appointed 507 Roadster. The 503 was available as a coupe or cabriolet, and was fitted with BMW's 3. 2L OHV V8 engine. With its welded tubular frame construction, aluminium panels, and alloy V-8 engine, the 503 quickly proved very expensive to build.

The 503 was positioned as an opulent grand tourer and was built alongside the luxuriously appointed 507 Roadster. The 503 was available as a coupe or cabriolet, and was fitted with BMW's 3.2L OHV V8 engine. With its welded tubular frame construction, aluminium panels, and alloy V-8 engine, the 503 quickly proved very expensive to build.