BMW 340 2.0 Manual RWD (51 hp)

Generation 1 · 1949–1953

General

Steering wheel position
Left

Body

Number of doors
4
Number of seats
5
Body type
Sedan

Dimensions

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

Engine

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

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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