The BMW 326 is a medium-sized sedan produced by BMW between 1936 and 1941, [3] and again briefly, under Soviet control, after 1945. The 326 was BMW's first four-door sedan. [4] It had an innovative design and sold well despite its relatively high price. It also had an unusually involved afterlife.

In the 326 application, it was fed by twin 26 mm Solex carburetors to produce a claimed maximum output of 50 PS (37 kW) at 3750 rpm. The top speed is 115 km/h (71 mph).The four-speed gear box was supported by freewheeling on the bottom ratios and synchromesh on the top two.

The 326 sedan was the first four door sedan built by BMW, as well as being the first series of BMW cars featuring a hydraulic braking system. Powered by a 1.9L straight six engine, the BMW 326 was a successful model that would eventually form the basis for a variety of future BMW models such as the BMW 320 and the BMW 327 .

The BMW 326 Convertible was, basically, the open-top version of a respected two-door sedan, but it was pitted against its brother BMW 327 that was a faster, shorter and lighter vehicle.

The BMW 326 was a medium-sized vehicle and the company's first four-door sedan. A total of 15,936 examples of the 326 were built through 1941, and sixteen examples around 1946. The BMW 326 was designed by Fritz Fiedler with a box-section frame, a 113-inch wheelbase, a width of 63 inches, and a length of 180 inches.

Complete timeline of BMW 326 models and generations, with photos, specs reference and production years

BMW 326. Date of manufacture. 1936 – 1941. Bodywork type(s) 4 door saloon, 2 door and 4 door cabriolets

The 326 was BMW's first four-door sedan. It had an innovative design and sold well despite its relatively high price. It also had an unusually involved afterlife. Designed by Fritz Fiedler, the 326 featured a box-section frame that could readily be adapted for derivative models.

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