1938 BMW 327/28 specifications

1938 BMW 327/28 data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2750 mm 108.3 inches
Track/tread (front) 1300 mm 51.2 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1300 mm 51.2 inches
Length 4500 mm 177.2 inches
Width 1600 mm 63 inches
Height 1420 mm 55.9 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.64
Kerb weight 1100 kg 2425 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 50 litres 11 [13.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 2 litre
1971 cc
(120.278 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 66 × 96 mm
2.6 × 3.78 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.69
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 81 PS (80 bhp) (60 kW)
at 5000 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 30.3 kW/litre
41.2 ps/litre
40.6 bhp/litre
0.67 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 7.5:1
Fuel system 3 So JF carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 328.5 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 140 km/h (87 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
73.74 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 PS/kg
54.23 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
72.73 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
18.44 kg/kW
30.8 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
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 11.00 m
Front suspension LA.TW.TL.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front 3.50D x 16
Wheel size rear 3.50D x 16
Tyres front 5.50 x 16
Tyres rear 5.50 x 16
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.90
general
Carfolio.com ID56540
Production total 482
Model code
RAC rating 16.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1938 BMW 327/28 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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