The BMW 328 is a sports car manufactured in between the years 1936-1940.

The BMW 328 featured the latest technology of that period, such as hemispherical combustion engine and tubular space frame, it is also considered as the best car in terms of handling and performance of its time.

BMW 328
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The BMW 328 was also victorious at Mille Miglia, an open road race in the year 1938, RAC Rally in the year 1939, stood in the fifth place in the 24 hours of Le Mans race in the year 1939 and outright winner in the year 1940.

The body of the BMW 328 is made of aluminum and steel. The car features hydraulic shock absorbers and the front suspension features swing axle with leaf springs and the rear suspensions features live axle. It features 11-in wheels with drum brakes on all the wheels.

The BMW 328 features Straight-6 OHV with four speed manual transmission. The bore measures 66 mm and the stroke measures 96 mm. The capacity of the engine is 1971 cc, it delivers an output power of 59 KW at 5000 rpm and the top speed is about 93 mph.

Specifications

Vehicle Type: sports car
Configuration: Front Engine
Engine: Straight-6 OHV
Capacity: 1971 cc
Power: 59 KW at 5000 rpm
Transmissions: 4-Speed Manual
Wheelbase: 94.5 inches
Length: 153.5 inches
Width: 61.0 inches
Height: 55.1 inches
Weight: 1830 lbs

The BMW 327 was manufactured in between the years 1937-1941 and again the production started in the year 1946 and ended in the year 1955.

The BMW 327 was first launched as a cabriolet in the year 1937 and latter in the year 1938 the coupe version has been launched. The BMW 327 was a huge success during its time where 1,396 units have been manufactured in between the years 1937-1941 and 505 units have been manufactured in between the years 1946-1955.

BMW 326
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The BMW 327 featured hydraulic brake control, live axle on the front and rear suspensions, and four speed manual gear box.

The BMW 327 featured a Straight-6 OHV engine with a capacity of 1971 cc. The engine delivered an output power of 55 bhp and the top speed is about 78 mph. The cars manufactured in between the years 1946-1955 also featured the same Straight-6 OHV engine with a capacity of 1971 cc and it delivered an increased output power of 80 bhp.

Specifications

Vehicle Type: 2-door coupe and cabriolet
Configuration: Front Engine
Engine: Straight-6 OHV
Capacity: 1971 cc
Power: 55 bhp and 80 bhp
Transmission: 4-Speed Manual
Wheelbase: 108.3 inches
Length: 177.2 inches
Width: 63.0 inches
Height: 56.3 inches
Weight: 2425 lbs
Top speed: 78 mph

The BMW 326 is a medium sized car manufactured in between the years 1936-1941 and a few units have been produced in the year 1946.

The BMW 326 was designed by Fritz Fiedler, the chief designer of the BMW and it was first displayed at the Berlin Motor show in the year 1936. The BMW 326 was considered as one of the costliest car during its period and a total of 15,936 units have been manufactured.

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The BMW 326 is also the first car in BMW to feature four doors; it consisted of a large box chassis, hydraulic brake control, torsion bar rear suspension, and four speed manual gearbox which is being supported by dry fly wheel.

The BMW 326 featured a Straight-6 OHV engine with dual Solex carburetors. The capacity of the engine is 1971 cc, it delivered an output power of 50 bhp at 3750 rpm and the top speed is about 72 mph.

Specifications

Vehicle Type: 4-door saloon, 2 and 4 door cabriolet
Configuration: Front Engine
Engine: Straight-6 OHV
Capacity: 1971 cc
Power: 50 bhp at 3750 rpm
Transmission: 4-Speed Manual
Wheelbase: 113 inches
Length: 181.1 inches
Width: 63.0 inches
Height: 60.6 inches
Weight: 2425 lbs
Top speed: 72 mph

The BMW 321 was manufactured in between the years 1938-1941 and again its production started in the year 1945 and ended in the year 1950.

The BMW 321 was manufactured as a successor of BMW 320 and the BMW 321 was manufactured in both two door cabriolet and two door sedan. The BMW 321 featured the body of BMW 326 and the only changes compared to BMW 326 are the BMW 321 featured modified suspensions and bumpers.

BMW 321
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The BMW 321 was huge success during its period where 7,851 units have been manufactured in between the years 1938-1941 and 8,996 units have been manufactured in between the years 1945-1950.

The BMW 321 featured Straight-6 OHV engine with dual Solex carburetors and four speed manual gearbox. The capacity of the engine is 1971 cc, it delivered an output power of 45 bhp and the top speed is about 71 mph.

Specifications

Vehicle Type: 2-door salon and cabriolet
Configuration: Front Engine
Engine: Straight-6 OHV
Capacity: 1971 cc
Power: 45 bhp
Transmission: 4-Speed Manual
Wheelbase: 68.9 inches
Length: 177.2 inches
Width: 60.6 inches
Height: 62.2 inches
Weight: 2205 lbs

The BMW 315 is a middle sized car manufactured in between the years 1934-1937.

The BMW 315 was built based on BMW 303 and the only changes compared to the BMW 303 are the BMW 315 featured a large engine with an increased bore size of 58 mm and the stroke size of about 94 mm. The BMW 315 was a huge market success and during its period a total of 9,765 units have been manufactured including the versions.

BMW 315
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The BMW 315 featured a Straight-6 OHV engine with a capacity of 1490 cc. The engine delivered an output power of 34 bhp at 4000 rpm and the weight of the car is about 830 kg.

Versions:

BMW 315/1:
The BMW 315/1 was built based on BMW 315. It featured the same body work and the same engine of the BMW 315. The engine delivered an increased output power of 40 bhp at 4300 rpm and the weight has been reduced to 750 kg.

BMW 319 and 319/1:
The BMW 319 and 319/1 version has been launched in the year 1935. It featured a large engine with a capacity of 1911 cc and it delivered an output power of 45 bhp at 3750 rpm and latter it delivered an increased output power of 55 bhp at 4000 rpm.

BMW 329:
The BMW 329 version has been launched in the year 1937. It was manufactured as a convertible with two and four doors and it featured the same bodywork of BMW 326.

Specifications

Vehicle Type: Sports car
Configuration: Front Engine
Engine: Straight-6 OHV
Capacity: 1490 cc
Transmission: 4-Speed Manual
Wheelbase: 94.5 inches
Length: 149.6 inches
Width: 56.7 inches
Height: 53.1 inches
Weight: 1653 lbs