1939 - BMW - 321 Saloon

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 321 Saloon 1939
General Information
Make BMW
Model 321 Saloon
Production Year 1939
Country
Designer
Production Number 2078
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2750 mm     (108,3 in)
Front Track 1300 mm     (51,2 in)
Rear Track 1300 mm     (51,2 in)
Length 4500 mm     (177,2 in)
Width 1670 mm     (65,7 in)
Height 1500 mm     (59,1 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,64
Weight 1000 kg     (2202,6 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 50 litre   (11 Imp gal ,  13,2 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer BMW
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-6
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 12 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 1971 cc     (120,28 cu in)
Bore 66 mm     (2,6 in)
Stroke 96 mm     (3,78 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,69
Unitary Capacity 328,5 cc/cylinder    (20,05 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 4
Compression Ratio 6 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 So 30 BFLVS carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 45 HP     (33,6 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 3750 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque
Maximum Engine Torque rpm
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 85,5 N.m    (3750 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 45 HP/ton    (33,6 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 22,8 HP/litre    (17 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h 35 s
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 109 km/h   (67,7 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,38 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter 11 m    (36,1 ft)
Suspension (front) LA.TW.TL.
Suspension (rear) LA.SE.
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front) 3.50D x 16
Wheels (rear) 3.50D x 16
Tyres (front) 5.50 x 16
Tyres (rear) 5.50 x 16