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Built at Eisenach, the 303
was BMW's first 6!
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BMW's first 6 cylinder model and the first model to use the "kidney" style grille. |
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Designed by Fritz Fiedler, the 303 engine had a
chain driven camshaft, with pushrods and rocker arms to vertical overhead
valves.
The Type 303 was the first to use the
famous "kidney" style grille, a hallmark of BMW's ever since.
The 303 was produced in saloon and cabriolet
models.

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| Engine: |
6-cylinder |
| Displacement: |
1175
cc |
| Bore
x stroke: |
56
mm x 80 mm |
| Power
output: |
30
horsepower at 3500 rpm |
| Tires: |
5.25
x 16 |
| Wheelbase: |
2400
mm |
| Year
of construction: |
1933-34 |
| Number
of vehicles produced: |
2300 |
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