BMW 315/1 toodi turule 1934. aastal kui sportlik edasiarendus sedaanmudelist BMW 315. Mudelinumbri lõpus olev „/1” viitab sportversioonile, millel oli kaheistmeline madala ja voolujoonelise kerega roadster-tüüpi disain. See oli BMW üks esimesi katsetusi tõsiseltvõetava sportautona, mille eesmärk oli pakkuda sõidurõõmu, mis ühendab jõudluse, kerguse ja esteetika.Tootmine lõpetati 1935. aastal ja kokku toodeti 242 eksemplari.
Auto kapoti all töötas 1,5-liitrine kuuesilindriline reasmootor, mis arendas 40 hobujõudu – oluliselt rohkem kui tavalise 315 mudeli 34 hj. Tänu sellele ning kergele avatud kerele suutis BMW 315/1 saavutada tippkiiruseks ligikaudu 120 km/h, mis oli tolle aja kohta silmapaistev tulemus. Auto šassii ja vedrustus olid kohandatud sportlikumaks juhitavuseks ning pidurid parendatud, et vastata kiiremale sõidule.
Keret kujundas Peter Schimanowski, BMW disainijuht, ja see jäi silma oma madala tuuleklaasi, kaldus iluvõre ja elegantsete poritiibade poolest. BMW 315/1 osales mitmetel sportautode üritustel ja oli sillutamas teed hilisematele legendaarsetele mudelitele nagu BMW 328. Mudeli tootja Schuco.
The BMW 315/1 was introduced in 1934 as a sporty evolution of the BMW 315 sedan. The “/1” in the model designation refers to the sport version, featuring a low, streamlined two-seater roadster design. It was one of BMW’s first serious attempts at a true sports car, aiming to deliver driving pleasure through a combination of performance, lightness, and aesthetics. Production ended in 1935, with a total of 242 units built.
Under the hood was a 1.5-liter inline six-cylinder engine producing 40 horsepower—significantly more than the standard 315 model’s 34 hp. Thanks to its lightweight open-top body, the BMW 315/1 could reach a top speed of approximately 120 km/h, which was an impressive figure for its time. The chassis and suspension were adapted for sportier handling, and the brakes were improved to match the car’s enhanced performance.
The body was designed by Peter Schimanowski, BMW’s head of design, and was notable for its low windshield, slanted grille, and elegant fenders. The BMW 315/1 participated in various sports car events and helped pave the way for later legendary models such as the BMW 328. Model manufacturer: Schuco.
BMW 315/1 toodi turule 1934. aastal kui sportlik edasiarendus sedaanmudelist BMW 315. Mudelinumbri lõpus olev „/1” viitab sportversioonile, millel oli kaheistmeline madala ja voolujoonelise kerega roadster-tüüpi disain. See oli BMW üks esimesi katsetusi tõsiseltvõetava sportautona, mille eesmärk oli pakkuda sõidurõõmu, mis ühendab jõudluse, kerguse ja esteetika.Tootmine lõpetati 1935. aastal ja kokku toodeti 242 eksemplari.
Auto kapoti all töötas 1,5-liitrine kuuesilindriline reasmootor, mis arendas 40 hobujõudu – oluliselt rohkem kui tavalise 315 mudeli 34 hj. Tänu sellele ning kergele avatud kerele suutis BMW 315/1 saavutada tippkiiruseks ligikaudu 120 km/h, mis oli tolle aja kohta silmapaistev tulemus. Auto šassii ja vedrustus olid kohandatud sportlikumaks juhitavuseks ning pidurid parendatud, et vastata kiiremale sõidule.
Keret kujundas Peter Schimanowski, BMW disainijuht, ja see jäi silma oma madala tuuleklaasi, kaldus iluvõre ja elegantsete poritiibade poolest. BMW 315/1 osales mitmetel sportautode üritustel ja oli sillutamas teed hilisematele legendaarsetele mudelitele nagu BMW 328. Mudeli tootja Schuco.
The BMW 315/1 was introduced in 1934 as a sporty evolution of the BMW 315 sedan. The “/1” in the model designation refers to the sport version, featuring a low, streamlined two-seater roadster design. It was one of BMW’s first serious attempts at a true sports car, aiming to deliver driving pleasure through a combination of performance, lightness, and aesthetics. Production ended in 1935, with a total of 242 units built.
Under the hood was a 1.5-liter inline six-cylinder engine producing 40 horsepower—significantly more than the standard 315 model’s 34 hp. Thanks to its lightweight open-top body, the BMW 315/1 could reach a top speed of approximately 120 km/h, which was an impressive figure for its time. The chassis and suspension were adapted for sportier handling, and the brakes were improved to match the car’s enhanced performance.
The body was designed by Peter Schimanowski, BMW’s head of design, and was notable for its low windshield, slanted grille, and elegant fenders. The BMW 315/1 participated in various sports car events and helped pave the way for later legendary models such as the BMW 328. Model manufacturer: Schuco.