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BMW 315 Saloon

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 58.00 mm × 94.00 mm 2.28 in × 3.7 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 1.5 litre 1490 cc (90.925 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 5.60:1
Fuel system 2 So 26 BFLV carbs
Maximum power 34.5 PS (34.0 bhp) (25.4 kW) @ 4000 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 100 km/h (62 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 40.96 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep
Specific torque
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 4
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.62
Unitary capacity 248.33 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2400 mm
wheelbase 94.5 in
Length (milimeters) 3900 mm
Length (inches) 153.5 in
Width (milimeters) 1440 mm
Width (inches) 56.7 in
Height (milimeters) 1550 mm
Height (inches) 61 in
L:W ratio 1.63
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 830 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1830 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 35 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 7.7 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 9.2 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 10.60 m
Tyres 5.25 x 16
Wheels 3.25D x 16
Brakes F/R
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 5.15

General information

RAC rating 12.5
Number made 4881
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

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Designer unknown
Year 1934

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