BMW M335
The BMW M335 is a straight-6 OHV petrol engine which was produced from 1939–1941. It was used in the BMW 335 sedans and convertibles, and was the most powerful BMW engine prior to World War II.
| BMW M335 | |
|---|---|
 1939 335 cabriolet, which used the M335 engine | |
| Overview | |
| Production | 1939–1941 |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | Straight-6 |
| Displacement | 3.5 L (3,485 cc) |
| Cylinder bore | 82 mm (3.23 in) |
| Piston stroke | 110 mm (4.33 in) |
| Cylinder block material | Cast iron |
| Cylinder head material | Aluminium |
| Valvetrain | OHV |
| Combustion | |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | BMW M328 |
| Successor | None |
Compared with its M328 predecessor, the M335 has a displacement increase of 77%. As per the M328, the M335 has an iron block and aluminium cylinder head.[1]: 36
Production of the M335 was cut short due to World War II. Although the M335 does not have a direct successor, in 1954 its place as the high-performance engine was filled by the BMW OHV V8.
Versions
| Engine | Displacement | Power | Torque | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M335 | 3,485 cc (212.7 cu in) | 66 kW (89 bhp) at 3,000 rpm | 180 N⋅m (133 lb⋅ft) at 2,000 rpm | 1939-1941 |
References
- Noakes, Andrew (2008). The Ultimate History of BMW. Parragon Books. ISBN 978-1-4075-3512-8.
- "1939 BMW 335". www.carfolio.com. Retrieved 30 August 2017.
- "1939 BMW 335 Technical Specifications". www.ultimatespecs.com. Retrieved 30 August 2017.
- "BMW Classic - Recherche-Client". bmw-grouparchiv.de. Retrieved 2019-05-09.
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