BMW 326

The BMW 326 is a medium-sized sedan produced by BMW between 1936 and 1941, and again briefly, under Soviet control, after 1945. The 326 was BMW's first four-door sedan. It had an innovative design and sold well despite its relatively high price. It also had an unusually involved afterlife.

BMW 326
Overview
ManufacturerBayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW)
Production1936–1941, 15,936 built
ca. 1946, 16 built
DesignerEngineers: Fritz Fiedler, Alfred Böning
Stylist: Peter Szymanowski
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size
Body style4-door saloon
2 & 4-door cabriolets
LayoutFR layout
RelatedBMW 327
BMW 328
Powertrain
Engine1971 cc OHV BMW M78 Straight 6
Transmission4-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,870 mm (113 in)
Length4,600 mm (180 in)
Width1,600 mm (63 in)
Height1,540 mm (61 in)
Curb weight1,100 kg (2,400 lb)
(measurements approximate)
Chronology
PredecessorBMW 319
SuccessorBMW/EMW 340
BMW 501
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