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BMW 315 {E21}

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 0

Engine information

Bore × stroke 84.00 mm × 71.00 mm 3.31 in × 2.8 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.6 litre 1574 cc (96.051 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 9.50:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
Maximum power 76 PS (75.0 bhp) (55.9 kW) @ 5800 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph -1.00 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 154 km/h (96 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 74.26 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 110.0 Nm (81 ft·lb) (11.2 kgm) @ 3200 rpm
bmep 878.2 kPa (127.4 psi)
Specific torque 69.89 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.18
Unitary capacity 393.5 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) 4350 mm
Length (inches) 171.3 in
Width (milimeters) 1610 mm
Width (inches) 63.4 in
Height (milimeters) 1380 mm
Height (inches) 54.3 in
L:W ratio 1.69
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1010 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2227 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (US Gal)

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 4.10

General information

RAC rating 17.5
Number made
Model code
Model family E21
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1975 BMW 315 {E21} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1975

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