BMW 315-315/1 1934-1937

 

 

BMW 315

 

Manufacturer  BMW

Production  1934–1937[1]

Assembly  Eisenach, Germany

Predecessor  BMW 303

Successor  BMW 329

Layout  FR layout

Engine  1,490 cc (90.9 cu in) OHV straight-6, 34 PS (25 kW; 34 hp) at 4000 rpm

Transmission  4-speed manual

Wheelbase  2,400 mm (94.5 in)

Length  3,900 mm (153.5 in)

Width  1,440 mm (56.7 in)

Height  1,550 mm (61.0 in)

Kerb weight  830 kg (1,830 lb)

Related  BMW 303

BMW 319

The BMW 315 was a middle sized saloon car produced by BMW from 1934 to 1937. Basically a BMW 303 with a larger engine, the 315 was manufactured alongside the 303 until the end of 303 production in 1936.

 

The 315 formed the basis for the high-performance BMW 315/1 roadster. The BMW 319 and BMW 319/1, larger-engined versions of the 315 and 315/1, were introduced in 1935. The 315/1 and 319/1 were replaced by the BMW 328 in 1936, while the 315 and 319 were replaced by the BMW 329, a development of the 319 with styling based on the newer, larger BMW 326, in 1937.

 

315

315/1

The BMW 315/1

1935 Frazer Nash BMW 315/1 for the UK market

The BMW 315/1 was a sports car based on the 315 salon. It used the same chassis as the 315 salon and had an engine of the same displacement. However, with compression ratio increased to 6.8:1 from 5.6:1 in the saloon, and with the use of three Solex carburetors, power increased to 40.6 PS (29.9 kW; 40.0 hp) at 4300 rpm, while the roadster bodywork reduced kerb weight to 750 kg (1,653 lb).

 

Production of the 315/1 ended in 1936. 242 examples were built.

 

Exterior Maintainance

The grille on these cars was made of anodized aluminum and like most cars that use this material, these surfaces become oxidized and chalky looking. classictrimcoat has an oxidized aluminum kit which is becoming popular because of its ease of use and reasonable price. Replacement is costly if you can find the parts.

BMW 315/1

Manufacturer  BMW

Production  1934–1937

Assembly  Eisenach, Germany

Predecessor  BMW Wartburg

Successor  BMW 328

Class  Sports car

Body style  roadster

Layout  FR layout

Engine  1,490 cc (90.9 cu in) OHV straight-6, 40.6 PS (29.9 kW; 40.0 hp) at 4300 rpm

Transmission  4-speed manual

Wheelbase  2,400 mm (94.5 in)

Length  3,800 mm (149.6 in)

Width  1,440 mm (56.7 in)

Height  1,350 mm (53.1 in)

Kerb weight  750 kg (1,653 lb)

Related  BMW 319/1

BMW 328

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