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) |
| Block material | Cast iron |
| 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.
| 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 |
Fuel is supplied by a single Solex 35 carburetor.[2] The engine produces 66 kW (89 bhp) at 3,000 rpm.[3][4]
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