BMW M335 explained

BMW M335
Production:1939–1941
Configuration:Straight-6
Displacement:3485cc
Bore:822NaN2
Stroke:1102NaN2
Valvetrain:OHV
Block:Cast iron
Head:Aluminium
Fueltype:Petrol
Predecessor:BMW M328
Successor:None

The BMW M335 is a straight-6 OHV petrol engine which was produced from 1939–1941. It was used in the BMW 335 sedans and convertibles, and was the most powerful BMW engine prior to World War II.

Compared with its M328 predecessor, the M335 has a displacement increase of 77%. As per the M328, the M335 has an iron block and aluminium cylinder head.[1]

Production of the M335 was cut short due to World War II. Although the M335 does not have a direct successor, in 1954 its place as the high-performance engine was filled by the BMW OHV V8.

Versions

M335

Fuel is supplied by a single Solex 35 carburetor.[2] The engine produces 660NaN0 at 3,000 rpm.[3] [4]

Applications:

Notes and References

  1. Book: Noakes. Andrew. The Ultimate History of BMW. 2008. Parragon Books. 978-1-4075-3512-8.
  2. Web site: 1939 BMW 335. www.carfolio.com. 30 August 2017.
  3. Web site: 1939 BMW 335 Technical Specifications. www.ultimatespecs.com. 30 August 2017.
  4. Web site: BMW Classic - Recherche-Client. bmw-grouparchiv.de. 2019-05-09.