Specifications
BMW 327
Date of manufacture
1937 – 1941
Bodywork type(s)
Cabriolet and Fixed head coupe
Engine
Type Inline six-cylinder
Capacity 1971cc
Bore x stroke 66mm x 96mm
Power 55 bhp at 4000 rpm
Compression 6.3:1
Carburettors 2, Solex, 26mm up draught
Valve design Overhead, 2 per cylinder
Valve gear Camshaft in block. Rockers, tappets and springs
Electrics 6 volt
Transmission
Clutch Dry single disc. Fichtel & Sachs, K12, 200mm diameter
Gearbox ratios
ZF Hurth
(AK 4 S 15)
1st 3.75:1 3.85:1
2nd 2.28:1 2.38:1
3rd 1.48:1 1.54:1
4th 1.00:1 1.00:1
Axle ratio Both ZF and Hurth 3.90:1
Synchromesh ZF - 1st to 4th, Hurth - 3rd and 4th
Chassis
Frame Low platform chassis with box-section side members
Suspension Front: Transverse leaf spring with upper wishbones
and integral double acting shock absorbers
Rear: Longitudinal leaf springs with rigid axle
and lever arm double acting shock absorbers.
Foot operated one shot central oil lubrication system
Steering Rack and pinion
Brakes Four wheel hydraulic, self adjusting
Handbrake, cable on rear wheels
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2750mm
Track front/rear 1300mm/1300mm
Length/width 4500mm x 1600mm
Tyres 5.50 x 16
General
Fuel capacity 50 litres
Max speed 78 mph
Number produced 1306
Club Mailing Address
BMW Historic Motor Club
Lower Norgrove,
Yarrington Road,
Alfrick,
Worcestershire.
WR6 5EX