BMW 303

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BMW 303
Manufacturer BMW
Production 1933–1936
Predecessor BMW 3/15
Successor BMW 315
Body style(s) 2-door saloon
2-door cabriolet
Layout FR layout
Engine(s) 1175 cc Inline-6, 30 PS (30 hp/22 kW)
Wheelbase 2400 mm (94.5 in)
Designer Fritz Fiedler

The BMW 303 was the first BMW to use an inline-6 engine and the kidney grill, which today is a hallmark of the company's models. Top speed was 56 miles per hour (90 km/h),[1] and the total 303 production was 2300 units,[2] both saloons and cabriolets were manufactured.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Traian Popescu. The History of BMW (20/11/00). fantasycars.com. Retrieved on 2008-02-21.
  2. ^ BMW's Early History. unixnerd.demon.co.uk. Retrieved on 2008-02-21.