BMW HH
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| Category | Formula 2 |
|---|---|
| Constructor | BMW |
| Designer | Herman Holbein |
| Production | 1947-1950 |
| Successor | BMW 269 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Engine | BMW M328, 1,971 cm3 (120.3 cu in), L6, NA |
| Torque | 200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Power | 130 hp (97 kW) |
| Weight | 510 kg (1,120 lb) |
| Competition history | |
| Notable drivers |  Fritz Riess Günther Bechem |
| Debut | 1947 |
The BMW HH is an open-wheel Formula 2 racing car . It was produced between 1947 and 1950 by BMW.[1][2][3]
History
In 1947, following the creation of the Formula 2 racing category by the FIA, BMW HH47, HH48, and HH49 one-person vehicles were designed by Herman Holbein (then head of BMW's chassis development department).
They are equipped with 2.0-liter 6-cylinder engines of 130 hp (97 kW), for a 200 km/h (120 mph) top speed, from the BMW 328 and piloted among others by German drivers Fritz Riess and Günther Bechem.
Front
Cockpit and interior
Rear
References
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Holbein-BMW HH49.
- ↑ "Phoenix from the flames, part 4: West German BMW specials". 8w.forix.com. 18 April 2002. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
- ↑ "HH 47 - BMW Profile". racingyears.com. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
- ↑ Bjoern Schmidt (3 April 2001). "Retro Classica Story". barchetta.cc. Retrieved 2024-09-19.