#BMWEisenachSixes

The term “BMW Eisenach Sixes” refers to a closely related group of six-cylinder models—BMW 326, 327, and 328—developed and produced between 1936 and 1941 at BMW’s Eisenach factory. These cars shared a common engineering foundation, including the ladder-frame chassis, drivetrain layouts, and key mechanical components derived from the M78 engine family. Designed under the direction of chief engineer Fritz Fiedler, with styling by Alfred Böning and engine development by Rudolf Schleicher, the Eisenach Sixes offered a coherent mix of technical innovation, sporting character, and refined design. The 326 was a modern touring sedan, the 327 a streamlined cabriolet and coupé, and the 328 a lightweight, race-winning roadster—together forming the technical and stylistic backbone of prewar BMW automobile production. Their shared platform allowed BMW to address multiple market segments with a unified architecture, setting a precedent for the brand’s future modular strategy. All three models were assembled and tested in Eisenach, making the factory a central symbol of BMW’s early automotive identity before the postwar shift to Munich.

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