1933 BMW 303 Saloon

BMW 303 Saloon is a car that has a 2 door saloon (sedan) type body with a front mounted engine driving through the rear wheels. The power is produced by a naturally aspirated engine of 1.2 litre capacity. This unit features overhead valve valve gear, 6 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It produces 30 bhp (30.4 PS/22.4 kW) of power at 4000 rpm. The engine transfers its power through to the wheels via a 4 speed manual transmission. The BMW 303 Saloon weighs a quoted 820 kg at the kerb. It is claimed to achieve a top speed of 90 km/h which is 56 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
3900 mm
Weight
820 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.2 litre
Cylinders
6, Straight
Power
30.4 PS / 30 bhp / 22.4 kW @ 4000 rpm
Torque
Unknown
Top speed
90 km/h / 56 mph

1933 BMW 303 Saloon specifications

1933 BMW 303 Saloon data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2400 mm	94.5 inches
Track/tread (front)	1153 mm	45.4 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1220 mm	48 inches
Length	3900 mm	153.5 inches
Width	1440 mm	56.7 inches
Height	1550 mm	61 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.63
Kerb weight	820 kg	1808 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	35 litres	7.7 [9.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 6
Capacity	1.2 litre 1182 cc (72.13 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	56 × 80 mm 2.2 × 3.15 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.7
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 12 valves in total
maximum power output	30.4 PS (30 bhp) (22.4 kW) at 4000 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output	18.9 kW/litre 25.7 ps/litre 25.4 bhp/litre 0.42 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	5.6:1
Fuel system	2 So 26 BFLV carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	4
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	197 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	90 km/h (56 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 37.09 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 PS/kg 27.28 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.03 kW/kg 36.59 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 36.65 kg/kW 61.23 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering	rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle	10.60 m
Front suspension	LA.TL.
Rear suspension	LA.
Wheel size front	3.25D x 16
Wheel size rear	3.25D x 16
Tyres front	5.25 x 16
Tyres rear	5.25 x 16
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	5.15
general
Carfolio.com ID	96008
Production total	1503
Model code
RAC rating	11.7
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1933 BMW 303 Saloon added 2002-06-26. Last modified 2013-02-28.