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
Production1939–1941
Layout
ConfigurationStraight-6
Displacement3.5 L (3,485 cc)
Cylinder bore82 mm (3.23 in)
Piston stroke110 mm (4.33 in)
Cylinder block materialCast iron
Cylinder head materialAluminium
ValvetrainOHV
Combustion
Fuel typePetrol
Chronology
PredecessorBMW M328
SuccessorNone

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

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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

M335

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

Applications:

References

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  1. ^ Noakes, Andrew (2008). The Ultimate History of BMW. Parragon Books. ISBN 978-1-4075-3512-8.
  2. ^ "1939 BMW 335". www.carfolio.com. Retrieved 30 August 2017.
  3. ^ "1939 BMW 335 Technical Specifications". www.ultimatespecs.com. Retrieved 30 August 2017.
  4. ^ "BMW Classic - Recherche-Client". bmw-grouparchiv.de. Retrieved 2019-05-09.