1950 EMW 340

The EMW 340 is a saloon with 4 doors and a front mounted engine which delivers its power through the rear wheels. The power is produced by a naturally aspirated engine of 2 litre capacity. This powerplant features overhead valve valve gear, 6 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It develops 54 bhp (55 PS/40 kW) of power at 3750 rpm. The engine supplies its power through to the wheels by means of a 4 speed manual transmission. Quoted kerb weight is 1250 kg. Top stated speed is 120 km/h (75 mph).
Full specs

Body type
4 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
4600 mm
Weight
1250 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
2 litre
Cylinders
6, Straight
Power
55 PS / 54 bhp / 40 kW @ 3750 rpm
Torque
Unknown
Top speed
120 km/h / 75 mph

1950 EMW 340 specifications

1950 EMW 340 data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2870 mm	113 inches
Track/tread (front)	1300 mm	51.2 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1400 mm	55.1 inches
Length	4600 mm	181.1 inches
Width	1765 mm	69.5 inches
Height	1630 mm	64.2 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.6
Kerb weight	1250 kg	2756 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	70 litres	15.4 [18.5] 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	55 PS (54 bhp) (40 kW) at 3750 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output	20.4 kW/litre 27.8 ps/litre 27.4 bhp/litre 0.45 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	6:1
Fuel system	1 carburettor
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	120 km/h (75 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 43.8 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 PS/kg 32.21 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.03 kW/kg 43.2 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 31.04 kg/kW 51.85 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
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
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	4.55
general
Carfolio.com ID	360800
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	16.2
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1950 EMW 340 added 2013-12-31. Last modified 2020-02-02.