| BMW 321 | |
|---|---|
 BMW 321 2-door saloon | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW) Sowjetische AG Maschinenbau Awtowelo |
| Production | 1938–1941 (3,814 built)[1] 1945–1950 (8,996 built)[2] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size car |
| Body style | 2-door saloon 2-door cabriolet[3] |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Related | BMW 326 BMW 320 BMW 340 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1,971 cc (120.3 cu in) M78 I6 |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual[4] |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm (108 in)[4] |
| Length | 4,500 mm (180 in) |
| Width | 1,540 mm (61 in) |
| Height | 1,500 mm (59 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,000 kg (2,200 lb) (measurements approximate)[3] |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | BMW 320 |
| Successor | BMW New Class |
The BMW 321 is a compact six-cylinder automobile produced by the Bavarian firm between 1938 and 1941. After 1945, production of the 321 resumed at the Eisenach plant and continued until 1950.
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