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The stuff of dreams: Jim Proffit at the wheel of the "original" at the Mille Miglia storico 2002.
Next year his seat will be taken by a BMW driver.
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BMW 328 Mille Miglia
Coupé Touring
A popular German hit extols the stamina of 66-year-olds; the thought that this hymn to hyperactive senior
citizens could one day be applied to their four-wheeled counterparts probably never occurred to the authors. In 1936, exactly
66 years ago, a stylish car was launched and went on to strike terror in the hearts of its - mainly Italian - competitors.
The Munich racer amassed over 200 victories, culminating in first place at Mille Miglia in 1940. The turbulent war years
followed, as did changing owners, until the US collector Jim Proffit bought the 328, restored it and gave it new life.
Today, after long, tenacious negotiations, the legendary racing car is set to return to its native country as
the "crowning jewel" of the BMW collection.
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The car's first race - the endurance classic, Le Mans - hints at the glorious career the 328 has ahead of it.
The BMW had no problems winning in its class. In the overall rating the lightweight secured position 5.
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Hermann Lang drove the 328 to easy victory at the Ruhestein mountain race in 1946, thus seamlessly continuing the car's impressive pre-war victories..
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Specifications:
Six-cylinder inline engine
Built in 1936
Capacity: 1971 ccm
Performance: 136 PS at 6,000 rpm
Compression: 11,4:1
Speed: 138 mph
Tank: 100 litres
Wheelbase: 2,400 mm
Track width: f/b 1153/1220 mm
Length: 3,990 mm
Width: 1,520 mm
Height: 1,320 mm
Curb weight: 780 kg
Vehicle ID No: 85368
Aerodynamic drag: cw 0.35
Victories: more than 200
Text: Ralf Bernert
Photos: BMW Mobile Tradition
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