- BMW the name says it all, the brand which is akin to speed, style & sports.
- A brand loved by the young, the old and the bold.
- Clcompany is delighted to feature the facts about Vintage BMW 321 – a car that became synonymous with style and speed.
- Year 1938 – Yes we are talking of way back in 1938 The BMW 321 was the car that has seen both sides of World War 2.
- The car was produced between 1938 and 1941.
BMW the name says it all, the brand which is akin to speed, style & sports. A brand loved by the young, the old and the bold. Clcompany is delighted to feature the facts about Vintage BMW 321 – a car that became synonymous with style and speed.
Year 1938 – Yes we are talking of way back in 1938
The BMW 321 was the car that has seen both sides of World War 2. The car was produced between 1938 and 1941. Production ceased during World War II but resumed in 1945 and continued until 1950.
Based on BMW 326, its luxurious twin
BMW 321 was a successor to 320. It used a shortened version of the BMW 326 chassis along with its front suspension and a low mounted transverse leaf spring. The BMW 321 and 320 were similar; both rested on a shorted BMW 326 frame and used a 326 engine with a single carburetor. The 321 also had larger tires and different styling.
Production
Between 1938 and 1941, BMW produced 3,814 units of the 321. After the War, they produced an additional 8,996 examples. Good numbers considering the car was not slotted in a mass car category.
Body styles including a two-door sedan and a two-door cabriolet. A chassis-only option was also available which allowed buyers to have the coachbuilder of their choice fit a body to their specifications and needs.
Power was from a 1971cc straight-6 engine that offered around 44 horsepower and gave the 321 a top speed of approximately 115 m/h.
Top Specifications of BMW 321
- Displacement – 1971cc
- Power – 80 BHP @ 5000 RPM
- Transmission – 4 Speed
- Top speed – 109 Kms/hour
- Kerb weight– 1000.17 kgs
- Wheelbase– 108.3 Inches
Known for
- Its Styling
- Clocking 100+kms/hr, in 1938, was a unique feature
- With only limited numbers manufactured, this is one of the cherished collectors’ possession.
Interesting Fact
BMW had not yet been reconstituted after the war – there was some debate as to whether they would be allowed to exist. While the BMW factories in the Munich region were out of commission, the BMW works in Eisenach still was capable of production and it was allowed to produce cars.
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