Sports Cars
Germany
1960s

Glas 1300 GT

 Glas 1300GT cabriolet
Overview
Manufacturer Hans Glas GmbH
Production 1964 to 1965
Assembly Dingolfing, Germany
Designer Frua
Body and chassis
Body style Coupé, Cabriolet
Layout FR layout
Powertrain
Engine 1,290 cc
Transmission 4-speed or 5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,320 mm (91.3 in)
Length 4,050 mm (159.4 in)
Width 1,550 mm (61.0 in)
Height 1,280 mm (50.4 in) (coupé)
1,280 mm (50.4 in) (cabriolet)

 

The Glas GT 1300 is a small sports coupé produced by Hans Glas GmbH at Dingolfing in the 1960s. 

History

The car was first presented as the Glas 1300 GT in September 1963 at the Frankfurt Motor Show, with volume production starting in March 1964. 

Deliveries of the Glas 1300GT began in March 1964. The body was designed by the Piedmontese firm Frua of Moncalieri. The body shells were built in Moncalierei by coach builders Maggiora, then shipped to the Glas factory at Dingolfing for final assembly. The 1,290 cc engine was a bored-out version of the modern unit that had powered the manufacturer’s 1004 model since 1962, with an overhead camshaft . Claimed power output at this point was 55 kW (75 PS) which provided a top speed of 170 km/h (106 mph).

PERFORMANCE

  • Engine capacity: 78.65 cu in, 1,289 cu cm
  • Fuel consumption: 33.2 m/imp gal, 27.7 mlUS gal, 8.5 Ix 100 km
  • Max speed: 105.6 mph, 170 km/h
  • Max power (DIN): 75 hp at 5,800 rpm
  • Max torque (DIN): 77 1b ft, 10.6 kg m at 3,500 rpm
  • Max number of engine rpm: 6,300
  • Specific power: 58.2 hp/l
  • Power-weight ratio: 23.6 lb/hp, 10.7 kg/hp

In September 1965 maximum power was increased to 62.5 kW (85 PS). The car was fitted with larger wheels and the top speed rose to 175 km/h (109 mph).

Between 1964 and 1967 Glas produced 5,376 GTs including 363 cabriolets. Between June 1967 and August 1968 a further 1,259 BMW badged cars were produced.

Production figures 

  • Glass 1300 GT Coupé until 08/1965: 2076 pieces
  • Glass 1300 GT Cabriolet until 08/1965: 8 pieces
  • Glass 1300 GT Coupé from 09/1965: 1450 pieces
  • Glass 1300 GT Cabriolet from 09/1965: 234 pieces

Glas 1300 GT engine view

Glas 1300GT Technical details and specifications

 

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Technical

Technical

  • Glas 1300 GT Technical details and specifications (1964-1968)


    ENGINE
    location front
    4 stroke; cylinders: 4, in line
    bore and stroke: 2.95 x 2.87 in,75 x 73 mm
    engine capacity: 78.65 cu in, 1,289 cu cm
    compression ratio: 9.2
    cylinder block:cast iron
    cylinder head: light alloy
    crankshaft bearings: 5
    valves: 2 per cylinder,overhead, Vee-slanted at 30°, rockers
    camshafts: 1, overhead, cogged belt
    lubrication: gear pump, full flow filter
    carburation: 2 Solex 35 RH semi-downdraught carburettors
    fuel feed:mechanical and electric pumps
    cooling system: water

    TRANSMISSION
    driving wheels: rear
    clutch: single dry plate
    gearbox: mechanical; gears: 4+ reverse
    synchromesh gears: I,III, IV
    gearbox ratios: I 3.816, II 2.170, III 1.330, IV 1, rev 4.153
    gear lever: central
    final drive: hypoid
    bevel; axle ratio: 4.250.

    CHASSIS
    integral
    front suspension: independent, wishbones, coil springs,auxiliary air rubber springs, anti-roll bar, telescopic dampers
    rear suspension:rigid axle, semi-elliptic leafsprings, auxiliary air rubber springs, telescopic dampers.

    STEERING
    worm and roller
    turns of steering wheel lock to lock: 3.70.
    turning circle (between walls): 31.2 ft, 9.5 m

    BRAKES
    front disc (diameter 9.57 in, 243 mm), rear drum.

    ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
    voltage: 6 V
    battery: 77 Ah
    dynamo: 200 W
    ignition distributor: Bosch

    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
    wheel base: 91.34 in, 2,320 mm
    front track: 49.61 in, 1,260 mm
    rear track: 47.24 in, 1,200 mm
    overall length: 159.45 in, 4,050 mm
    overall width: 61.02 in, 1,550 mm
    overall height: 50.39 in, 1,280 mm
    ground clearance: 5.90 in, 150 mm
    dry weight: 1,764 1b, 800 kg
    distribution of weight: 48% front axle, 52% rear axle

    © Motor car History

Service

Service

  • Glas 1300 GT Maintenance and Service Guide (1964-1968)

    Fuel: 85-90 oct petrol
    Engine sump oil: 4.40 imp pt, 5.28 US pt 2.5 1, SAE 10W-30, change every 1,900 miles, 3,000 km
    Total lubricating system capacity: 4.93 imp pt, 5.92 US pt
    Gearbox oil:2.11 imp pt. 2.54 US pt. 1.2 1, SAE 80, change every 14,900 miles, 24,000 km
    Final drive oil: pt. 1.69 US pt. 0.8 1, SAE 90, change every 14,900 miles, 24.000 Km
    Steering box oil: 0.18 imp pt. 0.21 US pt. 0.1 1, SAE 80
    Cooling system capacity: 13.20 imp pt, 15.85 US pt
    Greasing: every 1,900 miles, 3,000 Ism. 7 points.
    Tyres 5.60 X 13
    Fuel tank capacity: 11 imp gal, 13.2 US gal
    Carrying capacity: 706 1b, 320 kg

    © Motor car History

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