BMW 320 | |
Manufacturer: | BMW |
Production: | 1937–1938 |
Assembly: | Germany: Eisenach |
Predecessor: | BMW 329 |
Successor: | BMW 321 |
Class: | Mid-size car |
Body Style: | 2-door saloon 2-door cabriolet |
Layout: | FR layout |
Engine: | 1971 cc OHV M78 straight-6 |
Transmission: | 4-speed manual |
Wheelbase: | 27501NaN1 |
Length: | 45001NaN1 |
Width: | 15401NaN1 |
Height: | 15001NaN1 |
Weight: | 10001NaN1 |
Related: | BMW 315, BMW 329 (suspension) BMW 326 (engine, chassis) |
Sp: | uk |
The BMW 320 was a car manufactured by BMW in Germany from 1937 to 1938, as the successor to the 319-based BMW 329. It was offered in 2 door saloon and convertible versions. Approximately 4,200 cars were made, of which 1,835 were cabriolets. [1] The car was first presented in July 1937. It showed a very similar resemblance to the 329. It was a high performance car with many admirers. The 320 was built on a shortened BMW 326 frame and used a 326 engine with a single carburettor and an output of 450NaN0. The 320 had a top speed of 65mph. The suspension, which was carried over from the 329, consisted of an independent front suspension with a high-mounted transverse leaf spring acting as upper control arms and a conventional live axle on semi-elliptic springs at the rear. It had a slightly greater displacement 6-cylinder engine. It was available as a two-door sedan or two-door convertible and stayed until 1938. The BMW 320 was smaller, less expensive, and lighter than its predecessor. It offered easy handling, a fine finish, and a good power-to-weight ratio.
The 320 was replaced by the BMW 321 in 1938.