BMW 320

The BMW 320 was a car manufactured by Bayerische Motoren Werke AG also known as BMW in Germany from 1937 to 1938, the successor to the 319-based BMW 329. It was offered in 2 door saloon and convertible versions. Approximately 4,200 cars were made, of which 1,835 were cabriolets. [4]

BMW 320
BMW 320 cabriolet
Overview
Manufacturer	BMW
Production	1937–1938
Assembly	Germany: Eisenach
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size car
Body style	2-door saloon 2-door cabriolet
Layout	FR layout
Related	BMW 315, BMW 329 (suspension) BMW 326 (engine, chassis)[1]
Powertrain
Engine	1971 cc OHV M78 straight-6
Transmission	4-speed manual[2][3]
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,750 mm (108.3 in)[2][1]
Length	4,500 mm (177.2 in)[2]
Width	1,540 mm (60.6 in)[2]
Height	1,500 mm (59.1 in)[2]
Kerb weight	1,000 kg (2,204.6 lb)[2]
Chronology
Predecessor	BMW 329
Successor	BMW 321

The car was first presented in July 1937. It showed a very similar resemblance to the 329. It was a high performance car with many admirers. The 320 was built on a shortened BMW 326 frame and used a 326 engine with a single carburettor and an output of 45 hp (34 kW). The 320 had a top speed of 65mph. The suspension, which was carried over from the 329, consisted of an independent front suspension with a high-mounted transverse leaf spring acting as upper control arms and a conventional live axle on semi-elliptic springs at the rear. It had a slightly greater displacement 6-cylinder engine. It was available as a two-door sedan or two-door convertible and stayed until 1938. The BMW 320 was smaller, less expensive, and lighter than its predecessor. It offered easy handling, a fine finish, and a good power-to-weight ratio.[1]

The 320 was replaced by the BMW 321 in 1938.