BMW 340 2.0 Manual (51 hp)

Generation 1 · 1949–1953

General

Steering wheel position
Left

Body

Body type
Sedan
Number of doors
4
Number of seats
5

Dimensions

Width
1765 mm
Length
4600 mm
Height
1630 mm
Wheelbase
2870 mm
Front track
1300 mm
Rear track
1400 mm

Engine

Engine type
Petrol
Engine capacity
1,971 cm³
Engine power
51 hp
Max power RPM
3,750 rpm
Aspiration
Carburetor
Boost type
None
Cylinder layout
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Valves per cylinder
2
Max power (kW)
37 kW
Engine layout
Front-wheel drive, longitudinal
Compression ratio
6
Bore
66 mm
Stroke
96 mm
Engine code
M78
Engine model
M78
Valvetrain
OHV

Transmission

Gearbox type
Manual
Number of gears
4
Drive wheels
Rear-wheel drive

Suspension & Brakes

Front suspension
Dependent, leaf spring
Rear suspension
Dependent, leaf spring
Front brakes
Drum
Rear brakes
Drum

Fuel Economy

Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel grade
92 octane

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