Having a top speed of 120 km/h, the BMW 315/1 Roadster was

one of the serious contenders in the sports car market at its time.

The story of success of race track got greater significance with this new model,

achieving its first success int he International 1934 Alpine Rally.

Both the saloon and the sports car were powered by the same engine -

a 1.5 litre straight-siz developed outof the 1.2 litre.

The power unit delivered maximum output of 34 hp on the saloon

with its two carburettors,

maximum output of the six-cylinder

in the BMW 315/1 sports model was 40 hp.