#RudolfSchleicher

Rudolf Schleicher was a key figure in BMW’s early engineering history, credited with the development of high-performance engines and transmissions, including the six-cylinder M78 and its racing evolution, the M328. Trained as both a motorcycle and automobile engineer, Schleicher worked initially with BMW in the 1920s, left for Horch, and returned in the early 1930s to become head of engine development. He collaborated with Fritz Fiedler to produce powertrains that balanced smoothness, power and compactness, perfectly suited for BMW’s lightweight touring and sports cars. His innovations culminated in the M328 engine, which powered the BMW 328 to racing success across Europe. Schleicher’s deep understanding of combustion, valve dynamics and metallurgy made him one of the most respected engine designers of his time, with lasting influence on BMW's engineering philosophy.

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