BMW 335

BMW 327

The cabriolet was announced in November of 1937 and the coupe in October of the following year. Both models had the short version of the 326's chassis, but both also had the newer 326-type front suspension allied to a rear end carried on semi-elliptic springs. The short wheelbase and long-bonnet styling made seating strictly 2-plus-2.
As a four door saloon or cabriolet BMW's 326 sold extremely well and would go on to sell some 15,949 units by close of production in 1941. However, it was distinctly family oriented and not for the more sporting enthusiast. Instead of providing a 326 derived sports alternative BMW leapt forward with the introduction of the 328, an out-and-out sports car, which would firmly establish the company's competition reputation.

BMW debuted the 327 in 1938 and benefited from aspects of both predecessors. It took a shortened version of the rigid 326 box chassis, but had rear semi-elliptic leaf suspension, and offered power unit alternatives of either the higher compression 326 version or the 80bhp hemi-head triple carburetor 328 engine.

At first, the 327s came only with a high-compression edition of the 326's engine. Then, from April 1938, the triple-carburetor 328 engine was offered optionally, cars so equipped being rather clumsily described as 327/28 models.

In keeping with its sporting rather than racing intentions, two stylish coachwork alternatives were offered, a Cabriolet or Coupé, both provided by Autenrieth of Darmstadt and transported to Eisenach for completion.

A total of 1396 327 BMWs were produced of which it is thought 300 were coupés. Production of all types stopped in 1941.

BMW 328 ( 1936)

BMW 328 ( 1936)

Born in 1936, the 328 is one of the best German sports cars of all times. The first one appeared in 1936 when on 14th June, it won at the Nürbürgring. It was put on the market a year later, while the two 1936 cars were

Power was between 80bhp and 140bhp in competition models. The most common model is the roadster which has an extraordinary racing past, as it won nearly all the two-litre class competitions it attended: in particular, besides the Tourist Trophy and Le Mans, the win in the 2,000cc class at the 1938 Mille Miglia is remarkable. In the 1940 Mille Miglia the Touring-bodied compact saloon was first overall, while two roadsters came third and fifth. Even after the war, the 328 remained competitive: all throug the Fifties, racing and touring cars went on to be fitted with its engine.

BMW 328 Specifications
Maximum speed:	150kph.
Feed induction	3 Solex downdraft carburetors
Chassis	tubular, with box-type cross-members
Years of production	1936-1940
Overall production: 464 units	(1936-3; 1937-171; 1938-164; 1939-126)
Engine	80hp/4500rpm, 6-cyl. 4-stroke OHV, 1971cc
Bore/Stroke	66/96 mm
Cylinder firing order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Gearbox	in 1 block with motor: 4-sp (syn) + back
Tyres	5,50-16 inches
Fuel consumption	Who cared
Power	80bhp at 5,000rpm

BMW 303 Limousine (1933)

BMW 303 Limousine (1933):

The BMW 303 was the first BMW to use an inline-6 engine and the kidney grill, which today is a hallmark of the company's models. Top speed was approximately 100 km/h (62 mph), and the total 303 production was 2300 units, both saloons and cabriolets were manufactured.