BMW HH
Formula 2 racing car
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The BMW HH is an open-wheel Formula 2 racing car . It was produced between 1947 and 1950 by BMW.[1][2][3]
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| Category | Formula 2 |
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| 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 |
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
