(1936 model)
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1936 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 326 Saloon | Issued until | |
| Serie | 3 | Number made | 10142 |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4600 mm / 181.1 in / 181.1 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1600 mm / 63.0 in / 63.0 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.60 |
| Height | 1500 mm / 59.1 in / 59.1 in | Total (curb) weight | 1125 kg / 2480 lb / 2480 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2870 mm / 113.0 in / 113.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1300 mm / 51.2 in / 51.2 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1400 mm / 55.1 in / 55.1 in | Fuel capacity | 65 l / 14.3 UK gal / 17.2 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 12 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMW | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 66.0 mm / 2.60 in / 2.60 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 96.0 mm / 3.78 in / 3.78 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.69 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 4 | Engine displacement | 1971 cm3 / 120.3 cu in / 120.3 cu in |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 328.50 cm3/cylinder / 20.046 cu in/cylinder / 20.046 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 6.0 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 37.3 kW / 50.7 hp / 50.7 hp at 3750 rpm / 3750 rpm / 3750 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | at |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 36.8 kW / 50.0 bhp / 50.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 25.4 kW/l / 0.566 bhp/cu in / 0.566 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1.00 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 4.88 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 116 km/h / 72 mph / 72 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 44.44 kW/ton / 60.42 bhp/ton / 60.42 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 35.00 s / 35.00 s / 35.00 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 12.00 m / 39.37 ft / 39.37 ft | |
| Suspension front | LA.TW.TL. | Suspension rear | LA.2LongTB. |
| Wheels front | 3.25E x 17 | Wheels rear | 3.25E x 17 |
| Tyres front | 5.25 x 17 | Tyres rear | 5.25 x 17 |
| Brakes front | drum | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 326 Saloon
