1934 BMW 315 Saloon specifications

1934 BMW 315 Saloon data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2400 mm 94.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1153 mm 45.4 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1220 mm 48 inches
Length 3900 mm 153.5 inches
Width 1440 mm 56.7 inches
Height 1550 mm 61 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.63
Kerb weight 830 kg 1830 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 35 litres 7.7 [9.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 1.5 litre
1490 cc
(90.925 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 58 × 94 mm
2.28 × 3.7 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.62
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 34.5 PS (34 bhp) (25.4 kW)
at 4000 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 17 kW/litre
23.1 ps/litre
22.8 bhp/litre
0.37 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 5.6:1
Fuel system 2 So 26 BFLV carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 4
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 248.33 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 100 km/h (62 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
41.53 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 PS/kg
30.55 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.03 kW/kg
40.96 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
32.74 kg/kW
54.68 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 10.60 m
Front suspension LA.TL.
Rear suspension LA.
Wheel size front 3.25D x 16
Wheel size rear 3.25D x 16
Tyres front 5.25 x 16
Tyres rear 5.25 x 16
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 5.15
general
Carfolio.com ID96052
Production total 4881
Model code
RAC rating 12.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1934 BMW 315 Saloon added 2002-06-26.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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