1926 Fiat 503

The 503 is a rear wheel drive saloon (sedan) car with a front located engine, sold by Fiat. It is powered by a naturally aspirated engine of 1.5 litre capacity. This unit features side valve valve gear, 4 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It has an output of 27 bhp (27.4 PS/20.1 kW) of power at 3000 rpm. The engine drives the wheels via a 4 speed manual set of gears. Claimed weight at the kerb is 1535 kg. It is claimed to manage a top speed of 73 km/h which is 45 mph.
Full specs

Body type
sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
4000 mm
Weight
1535 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.5 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
27.4 PS / 27 bhp / 20.1 kW @ 3000 rpm
Torque
Unknown
Top speed
73 km/h / 45 mph

1926 Fiat 503 specifications

1926 Fiat 503 data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2750 mm	108.3 inches
Track/tread (front)	1400 mm	55.1 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1400 mm	55.1 inches
Length	4000 mm	157.5 inches
Width	1660 mm	65.4 inches
Height	1780 mm	70.1 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.45
Kerb weight	1535 kg	3384 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Fiat
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	1.5 litre 1460 cc (89.095 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	65 × 110 mm 2.56 × 4.33 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.59
Valve gear	side valve (SV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output	27.4 PS (27 bhp) (20.1 kW) at 3000 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output	13.8 kW/litre 18.8 ps/litre 18.5 bhp/litre 0.3 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	365 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	73 km/h (45 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 17.83 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.02 PS/kg 13.12 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.01 kW/kg 17.59 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.02 bhp/kg 0.01 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 76.24 kg/kW 127.35 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle	10.60 m
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front	740 x 140
Tyres rear	740 x 140
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID	91575
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	10.5
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1926 Fiat 503 added 2002-01-18. Last modified 2013-02-28.