Saturday, March 5, 2011

BMW 328


Fasten your seat belts  i`ll show you BMW 328.The BMW 328 is made between 1936 and 1940.Only 464 pieces was  produced from 1936 to 1940.Of the 464 cars that were built, 403 had the standard roadster body, the remaining chassis being used for racing versions or special bodywork. The BMW 328 participated in the 1937 Le Mans,the following year it participated in the 1938 Mille Miglia and won a notable victory in the 2.0-litre class.The design of the chassis was unique to this model. It used a tubular frame, a pretty modern for that time.When it came on the market ,the car was an instant hit.




Engine
Straight-6 OHV (light alloy cylinder head)
Displacement
1,971 cc (1.971 L; 120.3 cu in) (66 mm (2.6 in) Bore × 96 mm (3.8 in) Stroke)
Compression ratio
7,5 : 1
Fuel feed
3 Solex 30 JF downdraft carburetor
Power
80 PS (59 kW; 79 hp)@5000rpm
Valve train
Pushrod OHV, side cam shaft driven by duplex chain
Fuel capacity
50 L (13 US gal; 11 imp gal)
Cooling
Pump (7,5 l water)
Transmission
4-speed
Chassis
Aluminium body and steel ladder frame
Suspension front
swing axle with transverse leaf springs
Suspension rear
live axle with leaf springs
Shock absorbers
Hydraulic shock absorbers
Brakes
280 mm (11 in)-diameter hydraulic drum brakes
Wheelbase
2,400 mm (94 in)
External dimensions
3,900 mm (150 in) × 1,550 mm (61 in) × 1,400 mm (55 in)
Tires
5.25 or 5.50–16
Unloaded weight
830 kg (1,830 lb)
Top speed:
150 km/h (93 mph)




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