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BMW 320i {E30}

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 80.00 mm × 66.00 mm 3.15 in × 2.6 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 2 litre 1991 cc (121.498 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction cast iron block; light alloy h
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 9.80:1
Fuel system Bo L-Jet fuel inj.
Maximum power
0-50 mph 6.80 s
0-60 mph 9.50 s
0-100 mph 31.30 s
0-100 km/h 9.80 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 17.20 s
Standing km 31.60 s
Top speed 200 km/h (124 mph)
Fuel consumption 6.2/8.1/11.9 l/100km 90 km/h / 120 km/h / urban
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 113.47 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1073 kPa (155.6 psi)
Specific torque 85.38 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm 6400 rpm
Code
Main bearings 7
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.21
Unitary capacity 331.83 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2570 mm
wheelbase 101.2 in
Length (milimeters) 4325 mm
Length (inches) 170.3 in
Width (milimeters) 1645 mm
Width (inches) 64.8 in
Height (milimeters) 1380 mm
Height (inches) 54.3 in
L:W ratio 1.68
Ground clearance (milimeters) 140 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5.5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1084 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2390 lb
Weight distribuiton 54.80 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 55 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 12.1 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 14.5 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.390
Frontal area 1.88 m2
Cx 0.73

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock 4.250
Turning circle
Tyres 195/60 HR 14
Wheels 5½ x 14
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr-S
Brake ∅ 255 mm
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.81
Final drive ratio 3.45

General information

RAC rating 23.8
Number made
Model code
Model family E30
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1983 BMW 320i {E30} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1983

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