Bringing car spotting into perspective
Background grid Panther J72 Roadster 1972-1981 BMW 321 Sedan 1938-1941
Spec height1 1.24 m 2
1 1.6 m Spec height1
 + 36 cm
1 + 7.3 cm
+ 15 cm 2 1.69 m Spec width2
1 1.54 m Spec width2
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BMW 321 2-door Sedan 1938 - 1941
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BMW
321
2-door Sedan
Gen. 1 | 1938 - 1941
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
Panther J72 Roadster 1972 - 1981
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Panther
J72
Roadster
Gen. 1 | 1972 - 1981
Spotted in Switzerland 15″
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Rear View Car Size ComparisonBMW 321 2-door Sedan 1938 vs. Panther J72 Roadster 1972


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 321 2-door Sedan 1938 is 15 cm narrower and 36 cm higher compared to Panther J72 Roadster 1972. It has 7.3 cm more ground clearance.

Mid-size
Size class
--
450 cm
+43.6
Length
406.4 cm
154 cm
Width2
169 cm
+15
-- cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
160 cm
+36
Height1
124 cm
275 cm
Wheelbase
277 cm
+2
20 cm
+7.3
Ground clearance3
12.7 cm
1000 kg
Weight4,6
1250 kg
+25%
4
+2
Seats max.
2
-- l
Cargo volume EU4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 446
Price EU7
€ 28120
+6205%
$ --
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
cm
inch
Quick Facts
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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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