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1940 BMW 321

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Specifications

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Vehicle Details

Year
1940
Make
BMW
Model
321
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
1st Generation
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
2.0 Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
45 hp
Power (kW)
33 kW
Top speed
109 km/h (68 mph)
0–60 mph
33.3 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
35 seconds
Displacement
1,971 cc

Dimensions

Length
4,500 mm (177.2 in)
Width
1,670 mm (65.7 in)
Height
1,500 mm (59.1 in)
Wheelbase
2,750 mm (108.3 in)
Curb weight
1,000 kg (2,205 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Configuration
Compression Ratio
6 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
Manual, 4-speed

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
50 litres

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,300 mm (51.2 in)
Track, Rear
1,300 mm (51.2 in)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Sedan

Interior

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes

Other

Car Classification

American Classification
Mid-Size Car
British Classification
Large Family Car
Australian Classification
Medium Car
European Segment
D-Segment
Car.info Classification
Large Family Car
BMW emblem
321
8.9

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body
Sedan
Variant
321 Standard1939–1950
321 Sedan Generations1 of 2
Year
Powertrain
2.0 Manual
Horsepower
45 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed