| Main Params |
| Photo |
|
|
| Car name |
BMW 503
|
Volvo 240 Series
|
| Car type |
passenger cars
|
passenger cars
|
| Car body type |
coupe
|
sedan 4 doors
|
| Model |
bmw
|
volvo
|
| Variant |
503
|
240_series
|
| Modification |
3.2 MT (140 hp)
|
2.4 MT (82 hp)
|
| Release of cars |
1956
|
1974
|
| The end of production |
1959
|
1993
|
| Engine |
| Boost type |
No |
No |
| Compression ratio |
No |
23 |
| Cylinder arrangement |
V-shaped |
in-line |
| Cylinder diameter and piston stroke, mm |
No |
76.5 × 86.4 |
| Engine capacity, cm³ |
3168 |
2383 |
| Engine location |
front, longitudinal |
front, longitudinal |
| Engine power supply system |
carburetor |
engine with undivided combustion chambers (direct fuel injection) |
| Engine type |
petrol |
diesel |
| Maximum power, hp/kW at rpm |
140 / 100 at 4800 |
82 / 60 at 4800 |
| Maximum torque, N*m at rpm |
undefined at — |
145 at 2000 |
| Number of cylinders |
8 |
6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder |
2 |
2 |
| General information |
| Brand country |
Germany |
Sweden |
| Car class |
No |
E |
| Number of doors |
2 |
4 |
| Performance indicators |
| Acceleration to 100 km/h, s |
13 |
No |
| Fuel type |
No |
diesel fuel |
| Maximum speed, km/h |
185 |
No |
| Sizes in mm |
| Front track width |
No |
1430 |
| Ground clearance |
No |
110 |
| Height |
1440 |
1435 |
| Length |
4750 |
4790 |
| Rear track width |
No |
1354 |
| Wheelbase |
2835 |
2640 |
| Width |
1710 |
1707 |
| Suspension and brakes |
| Front brakes |
drum |
disc |
| Type of front suspension |
independent, torsion |
independent, spring |
| Transmission |
| Drive type |
rear |
rear |
| Number of gears |
4 |
4 |
| Transmission |
mechanical |
mechanical |