Specifications
BMW 329
Date of manufacture
1936 – 1937
Bodywork type(s)
Cabriolet and Sport Cabriolet
Engine
Type Inline 6 cylinder
Capacity 1911cc
Bore x stroke 65mm x 96mm
Power 45bhp @3750rpm
Compression 5.6:1
Carburettors 2, Solex 26 mm updraught
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, K 10, 180 mm diameter.
Gearbox ratios
Hurth
1st 3.63:1
2nd 2.22:1
3rd 1.51:1
4th 1.00:1
Axle ratio 4.38
Synchromesh 3rd and 4th
Chassis
Frame Lightweight “A”-frame with two longitudinal tubular members,
with varying diameter from 90 mm to 60 mm dependant on load,
and three rectangular cross members.
Suspension Front: Transverse leaf spring with lower wishbones
and integral single 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 Bendix cable
Handbrake, cable on rear wheels
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2400mm
Track front/rear 1153/1270 mm
Length/width 4000 mm x 1500 mm
Tyres 5.25 x 16
General
Fuel capacity 40 litres
Max speed 68 mph
Number produced 1179
Club Mailing Address
BMW Historic Motor Club
Lower Norgrove,
Yarrington Road,
Alfrick,
Worcestershire.
WR6 5EX