BMW 3/15 DA 4

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While the engine, gearing, and chassis of the BMW 3/15 DA 4 were unchanged from the original Dixi 3/15 DA 1, the BMW 3/15 DA 4 was a step away from the original Austin design. The BMW 3/15 DA 4 was the first BMW automobile with independent front suspension, which used the ends of the transverse leaf spring to act as lower control arms, with further wheel location performed by two diagonal leading arms. The BMW 3/15 DA 4 was heavier than the BMW 3/15 DA 2, and a larger wheel diameter was used to compensate for this.

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1931 Dixi 3/15 DA 4 - sports tourer version

1931 - 1932 BMW 3/15 DA 4
Type	BMW 3/15 DA 4 Saloon, Tourer, Cabriolet and Sports Tourer
Engine
Code	-
Displacement	748cc
Cylinders	4
Fuel type	Gasoline
Power	11kW \| 15HP
Torque@RPM	-
Performance
Top Speed	76km/h \| 47mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 0-60mph	-
Fuel Consumption (l/100km \| mpg)
City	-
Highway	-
Combined	-

Dimensions
Length	3000mm
Width	1275mm
Height	-

General
Units produced	3480

Source for technical specifications: bmwhistoricmotorclub.co.uk.

The Austin-based 3/15 series was discontinued before the March 1932 expiration of BMW's licence to manufacture Austin Sevens.

Source: Wikipedia

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