1937 BMW 328

The BMW 328 is a convertible/cabriolet with 2 doors and a front mounted engine which delivers its power through the rear wheels. The 2 litre engine is a naturally aspirated, overhead valve, 6 cylinder unit that develops 79 bhp (80 PS/59 kW) of power at 5000 rpm, and maximum torque of 126 N·m (93 lb·ft/12.8 kgm) at 4000 rpm. This power is transmitted to the wheels via a 4 speed manual gearbox. Quoted weight at the kerb is 830 kg. It is said to be able to achieve a top speed of 150 km/h (93 mph).
Full specs

Body type
2 door convertible/cabriolet with 2 seats
Length
3900 mm
Weight
830 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
2 litre
Cylinders
6, Straight
Power
80 PS / 79 bhp / 59 kW @ 5000 rpm
Torque
126 Nm / 93 ft.lb / 12.8 kgm @ 4000 rpm
Acceleration
0-60 mph 10.4 s
Top speed
150 km/h / 93 mph

1937 BMW 328 specifications

1937 BMW 328 data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2400 mm	94.5 inches
Track/tread (front)	1150 mm	45.3 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1220 mm	48 inches
Length	3900 mm	153.5 inches
Width	1550 mm	61 inches
Height	1400 mm	55.1 inches
Ground clearance	200 mm	7.9 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.63
Kerb weight	830 kg	1830 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	80 PS (79 bhp) (59 kW) at 5000 rpm
maximum torque	126 Nm (93 ft·lb) (12.8 kgm) at 4000 rpm
Specific output	29.9 kW/litre 40.6 ps/litre 40.1 bhp/litre 0.66 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	63.93 Nm/litre 0.77 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction	cast iron block; light alloy head
Lubrication
compression ratio	7.5:1
Fuel system	3 Solex 30 JF carburettors
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	803.3 kPa (116.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	4
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	328.5 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)	6.9 s
Acceleration 0-60mph	10.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	150 km/h (93 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 96.5 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.1 PS/kg 70.98 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.07 kW/kg 95.18 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.1 bhp/kg 0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 14.09 kg/kW 23.53 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
Front suspension	I.LW.SE.
Rear suspension	LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front	5.25 x 16
Tyres rear	5.25 x 16
Brakes F/R	Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter	280 mm
Rear brake diameter	280 mm
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	3.88
general
Carfolio.com ID	56551
Production total	403
Model code
RAC rating	16.2
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1937 BMW 328 added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.