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BMW 321 Saloon

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 66.00 mm × 96.00 mm 2.6 in × 3.78 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 2 litre 1971 cc (120.278 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 6.00:1
Fuel system 1 So 30 BFLVS carb
Maximum power 45.6 PS (45.0 bhp) (33.6 kW) @ 3750 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 35.00 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 109 km/h (68 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 45 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep
Specific torque
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 4
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.69
Unitary capacity 328.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2750 mm
wheelbase 108.3 in
Length (milimeters) 4500 mm
Length (inches) 177.2 in
Width (milimeters) 1670 mm
Width (inches) 65.7 in
Height (milimeters) 1500 mm
Height (inches) 59.1 in
L:W ratio 1.64
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1000 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2205 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 50 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 11 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 13.2 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 11.00 m
Tyres 5.50 x 16
Wheels 3.50D x 16
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 4.38

General information

RAC rating 16.2
Number made 2078
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1939 BMW 321 Saloon PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1939

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