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Not such a long time ago we have introduced to you the phenomenal engine of the BMW 328 from 1937. It was an example that not lways two overhead camshafts are necessary to arrange valves in a V-shape and thus, despite a limited
octane number, a somewhat higher, but knock-free compression.
And here we present the second life of this engine already indicated in the article. Together with a higher fuel quality after the war,
it reaches a higher compression and with 104 kW (142 hp) and a top speed of 200 km/h much more performance than the original. This is despite the small cross-sectional area of the car for an OHV engine a
sensation in this time.
And so it is hardly surprising that the car was successfully used in racing by every owner until 1963. Who however from the
size of the car concludes a little consumption, will wonder a little. But the engine rewards with a relatively good move from below and a
second wind from 4500/min, including a matching noise.
There is the AC Ace with a slightly less tuned engine, too. And even was this car here available with weaker engines, but most of the over 700 built AC Bristol has this engine on board.
About Nash's licensing, the connection to BMW comes about before the war. After that Nash was taken over by Bristol, a new foundation as a car manufacturer, who recreates complete BMW vehicles. For the
Munichers a blessing, because it has but also a little to their survival. 12/16
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