BMW 321 1937 - 1950, Sedan, Convertible

BMW 321 1 generation

Detailed description of this generation will be added soon

Basic Information

Brand BMW
Model 321
Production Start 1937
Production End 1950

Characteristics BMW 321 1 generation

Bodywork

Back track width 1300 mm
Body type Sedan
Clearance 200 mm
Front track width 1300 mm
Height 1500 mm
Length 4500 mm
Number of seater 5
Wheelbase 2750 mm
Width 1670 mm
Curb weight 1000 kg
Full weight 1600 kg

Engine

Boost type none
Capacity 1971 cm3
Compression ratio 6
Cylinder bore 66 mm
Cylinder layout inline
Engine placement Front, longitudinal
Engine power 46 hp
Engine type Gasoline
Injection type carburetor
Max power (kW) 34 kW
Max power at RPM 3750 RPM
Number of cylinders 6
Stroke cycle 96 mm
Timing belt OHV
Valves per cylinder 2

Gearbox and handling

Drive wheels Rear wheel drive
Gearbox type Manual
Number of gear 4

Operating characteristics

Fuel 92
Fuel tank capacity 50 l
Max speed 109 km/h
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km 13.0 l

Suspension and brakes

Back suspension Dependent, spring
Front brakes drum
Front suspension Dependent, spring
Rear brakes drum

General information

Country Germany
Number of doors 2
Steering wheel position Left

Available engines

2
modifications

Petrol

2 variants
2.0 L, 45 hp, petrol, manual, rear-wheel drive
Body: Cabriolet
2.0 MT RWD (45 hp)
1937 – 1950
2.0 L, 46 hp, petrol, manual, rear-wheel drive
Body: Sedan 2-doors
2.0 MT (46 hp)
1937 – 1950
2.0 MT RWD (46 hp)
1937 – 1950