BMW 327 Cabriolet Technical specifications

Brand: BMW (Bayerische Motoren Werke)
Model: 327 Cabriolet
Type:

Manufacturing of BMW 327 Cabriolet

Since: 1937
Until: 1941
Units: 1965

Dimensions de BMW 327 Cabriolet

Length: 4500 mm.
Width: 1600 mm.
Height: 1430 mm.
Wheelbase: 2751 mm.


Weight: 1100 Kg.

Body style: Cabriolet
Doors: 2
Seats: 2

Max. speed: 125 Km/h

Engine BMW 327 Cabriolet

C.C.: 1971
Cylinders: 6
Piston motion: Straight
Power: 55 HP
Placement: Front
Wheel drive: Rear

Gearbox
Gears: 4
Reverse gear: 1
Gearbox type: Manual

Wheels
Front breakes: Drum
Rear breakes: Drum
Front suspension: Spring
Rear suspension: Spring

BMW 327 Cabriolet: history and specs

The BMW 327 is a luxury sports car produced by the German company BMW between 1937 and 1941, and then again briefly after World War II, between 1948 and 1955. Here is a summary of its history:

Background and Development

The BMW 327 was designed as a luxury sports car that embodied the elegance and performance characteristic of the BMW brand.

It was presented as a high-end model that complemented BMW's car lineup at the time.

Launch and Features

The BMW 327 was first presented at the Berlin Motor Show in 1937. It was designed by the famous automotive designer Fritz Fiedler, who also worked on other classic BMW models.

Some of the BMW 327's notable features include:

Versions and Evolution

  • BMW 327: The standard version of the 327 was produced as a coupé and convertible. It was the base model with a 2.0-liter engine that produced around 55-60 horsepower.

  • BMW 327/28: This was an improved version of the 327 with a more powerful 2.0-liter engine that produced around 80 horsepower. This gave it a sportier and faster performance.

  • BMW 327/328: The most famous and sporty version of the 327, which featured the engine from the famous BMW 328, an inline six-cylinder with a sportier configuration, producing around 80-85 horsepower. This model had impressive performance for its time.

Production

The BMW 327 was produced in relatively small numbers due to its focus on the luxury market and its launch in the midst of World War II. However, it remains one of BMW's most iconic models and has left an indelible mark on the history of luxury sports cars.

Its legacy endures to this day, as the BMW 327 is highly valued by collectors and classic car enthusiasts.

Its elegant design and sporty performance make it an object of desire for those who appreciate the history and prestige of the BMW brand in the world of motoring.

Photos of model BMW 327 Cabriolet


 

Contemporary vehicles of BMW 327 Cabriolet

Other models launched in 1937:

Renault Juvaquatre
Simca 8
Opel Admiral
Horch 930 V Cabriolet
Standard Flying 9 Saloon
BMW 327 Coupe