Specifications
BMW 335
Date of manufacture
1939 – 1943
Bodywork type(s)
4 door saloon, 2 door and 4 door Cabriolet
Engine
Type Inline six-cylinder
Capacity 3485cc
Bore x stroke 82mm x 110mm
Power 90bhp at 3500rpm
Compression 5.8:1
Carburettors 1 twin choke Solex 35 mm up draught
Valve design Overhead, 2 per cylinder
Valve gear Camshaft in block. Rockers, tappets and springs
Electrics 12 volt
Transmission
Clutch Dry single disc. (Fichtel & Sachs, K 12 with 200 mm dia. )
Gearbox ratios
ZF ( AK 4 S 20 )
1st 3.89:1
2nd 2.165:1
3rd 1.355:1
4th 1.00:1
Axle ratio 2.90
Synchromesh 1st – 4th
Chassis
Frame Welded low floor chassis with box section side members
Suspension Front: Transverse leaf spring with upper wishbones
and integral double acting shock absorbers.
Rear: Longitudinal torsion bars,
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 2984mm
Track front/rear 1306mm/1404mm
Length/width 4840mm x 1700mm
Tyres 6.00 x 16 on 400 E x 16 wheels
General
Fuel capacity 65 litres
Max speed 96 mph
Number produced 415
Club Mailing Address
BMW Historic Motor Club
Lower Norgrove,
Yarrington Road,
Alfrick,
Worcestershire.
WR6 5EX