Glas 1304

Manufacturer	Hans Glas GmbH
Production	1965 to 1968
Class	Motor car
Produced	40,703 units total
Assembly	Dingolfing
Body style	coupé, saloon, cabriolet,estate
Layout	FR layout
Engine	4-cylinder in-line 1304: 1290 cc
Transmission	4-speed manual all-synchromesh
Wheelbase	2,100 mm (83 in)
Length	3,835 mm (151.0 in)
Width	1,500 mm (59 in)
Height	saloon & estate: 1,370 mm (54 in)

The Glas 1304 is a small two-door, four-seater automobile from the 1960sproduced by Hans Glas GmbH at Dingolfing.

History

The Glas 1304. In September 1966, a fastback estate was added. The 04s were produced at least until December 1967, and new cars were listed for sale through much of 1968.

The medium-powered, comfortable, sober car, small in size but lively in performance, has claimed an important place on European markets. The first stage in mass motorization is always the runabout. The Glas 1304 is in fact the car filling this-tole in the BMW range.

Its dimensions are contained within strict limits: it is little more than 12.5 ft (3.80 m) long and 4.9 ft (1.50 m) wide. But the space available in the interior is utilized rationally so that there is comfortable seating room for four persons. The ease with which it can be manoeuvred and parked makes it . ideal for town driving, and it should not indeed be forgotten that one of the driver's main problems today is getting about in towns. The demand to keep the car's overall dimensions down to the minimum has meant that a compromise solution has had to be sought to aesthetic problems: traditional lines for the bodywork which allows easy access to the seats and sufficient head and leg room.
But the medium-sized European car cannot be something designed solely for the town nor solely for long journeys. And so the Glas is also a car with, an adequate performance out on the road. It has an engine that allows speeds of 93 mph (150 km/h) to kept up with no trouble on motorways and will face the most tortuous roads eagerly with a quick and lively gearbox and the possibility of doing over 72 mph (116 km/h) in third. Lively acceleration is guaranteed by an engine with a high compression ratio. A ' favourable power-weight ratio makes this performance particularly brilliant. But at this point, another of the essential requirements of the family car must be considered fuel consumption. The Glas will do about 35 miles to imperial gallon (29 US) and uses 8 litres per hundred kilometres, and is thus is a more than respectable performer in this sense.

Glas 1004 / 1204 / 1304 from 1962 to 1968

Given the simplicity of the mechanical elements, servicing and maintenance too ,are extremely economical. In cars destined for a wide market, the problem the designer must
find a solution for is always how to find the right compromise between many demands. It must be roomy enough for four, reliable because it will be used on the job, speedy because there will be long motorway journeys to do, economical because it must suit every pocket. The result seems to be particularly praiseworthy in the Glas because the compromise has been achieved without sacrificing any of the elements.

1304 TS

In September 1965 the 1,290 cc engine from the Glas GT was installed, giving rise to a new top of the range model which now offered maximum power of 62.5 kW (85 PS) and a top speed of 168 km/h (104 mph).

PERFORMANCE
Engine capacity: 78.72 cu in, 1,290 cu cm
Fuel consumption: 35.3 m/imp gal, 29.4 m/US gal, 8 1 x 100 km
Max speed: 105.6 mph, 170 km/h
max power(DIN): 85 hp at 5,800 rpm
max torque (DIN): 80 1b ft, 11 kg m at 3,000 rpm
max engine rpm: 6,300
specific power: 65.9 hp/l
power-weight ratio: 19.2 lb/hp, 8.7 kg/hp

Glas 1004 / 1204 / 1304 from 1962 to 1968

1304/S 1304

A single carburetter version of the 1304 engine also became available in 1965, which still offered 44 kW (60 PS) of power and commensurate performance.

1304 CL

Two fastback bodied kombi-limousines (estate cars) arrived in August 1966. Estate cars of this size – at least in Germany – were still relatively uncommon. The kombi-limousines could be purchased as either 1004 CL or 1304 CL, with the "CL" standing for Combi Limousine. The Glas estate cars met with little success in the market place. Despite the rear tailgate, luggage space and rear leg room was severely limited thanks to the car’s short wheelbase. With a single carburetter the 1304 has 60 PS (44 kW) at 5000 rpm; this was enough for a claimed 148 km/h (92 mph) top speed. The CL continued to be available for a little while after the BMW takeover (until April 1968). It also inspired BMW's then Sales Director Hahnemann to develop the '02-series Touring.

Glas 1004 / 1204 / 1304 from 1962 to 1968

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Glas 1304

History

1304 TS

1304/S 1304

1304 CL

Description

Technical

Glas 1304 Technical details and specifications (1965-1968)

Glas 1304 Maintenance and Service Guide (1965-1968)

Manuals

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