Road impressions: BMW 318i
An enigma Public perceptions of BMW and its products are probably more disparate than for any other manufacturer, German or otherwise. The Munich company is rightly renowned for very high-performing,…
BRIEF SPECIFICATION stroke
Engine : 6-cylinders, bore 88,5 mm., stroke 120.6 mm., capacity 4,467 c.c. R.A.C. rating 29.1 h.p. Overhead valves, push-rod operated Two S.U. carburetters. Two Scintilla magnetos.
Gearbox : Four speeds and reverse, right hand change. Synchro-mesh third and top, constant mesh second. Ratios 3.66, 4.76, 6.1 and 11.49 to 1.
Suspension : Half elliptic springs.
Brakes : Girling, rod-operated. Dimensions : Wheelbase 10 ft. 9 in. Track 4 ft. 91 in.
Weight with four seater open body 35 cwt.
Price : 331,000.