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Generation 1

BMW 503 Open body

05.1956 - 05.1960 · Europe

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BMW 503, Generation 1, Europe market. This overview covers 2 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (05.1956 - 05.1960). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Seats
4
Engine codes
M503/1
Engine displacement, cc
3168
Drive layout
Rear-wheel drive
Transmission
Manual 4
Wheelbase, mm
2835
Ground clearance, mm
170
Fuel
Petrol

Specifications and technical details

2 versions

3.2 L, 138 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M503/1 · МКПП 4 · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
3.2 MT 503Top grade 05.1956 - 05.1960
3.2 MT 503 (sport)Top grade 05.1956 - 05.1960

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