(1934 model)
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1934 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 315 Saloon | Issued until | |
| Serie | 3 | Number made | 4881 |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 3900 mm / 153.5 in / 153.5 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1440 mm / 56.7 in / 56.7 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.63 |
| Height | 1550 mm / 61.0 in / 61.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 830 kg / 1830 lb / 1830 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2400 mm / 94.5 in / 94.5 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1153 mm / 45.4 in / 45.4 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1220 mm / 48.0 in / 48.0 in | Fuel capacity | 35 l / 7.7 UK gal / 9.2 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 12 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Valves per cylinder | 2 | |
| Engine construction | Bore | 58.0 mm / 2.28 in / 2.28 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 94.0 mm / 3.70 in / 3.70 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.62 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 4 | Engine displacement | 1490 cm3 / 90.9 cu in / 90.9 cu in |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 248.33 cm3/cylinder / 15.154 cu in/cylinder / 15.154 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 5.6 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 25.4 kW / 34.5 hp / 34.5 hp at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | at |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 25.0 kW / 34.0 bhp / 34.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 22.8 kW/l / 0.508 bhp/cu in / 0.508 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1.00 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 5.15 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 100 km/h / 62 mph / 62 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 40.96 kW/ton / 55.69 bhp/ton / 55.69 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 10.60 m / 34.78 ft / 34.78 ft | |
| Suspension front | LA.TL. | Suspension rear | LA. |
| Wheels front | 3.25D x 16 | Wheels rear | 3.25D x 16 |
| Tyres front | 5.25 x 16 | Tyres rear | 5.25 x 16 |
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 315 Saloon
