BMW 3 Series 320 (Straight 6)
2 Door Saloon with 3 speed Automatic gearbox
E21

Comprehensive statistics for the first generation E21 BMW 3 Series 320 (Straight 6), a 2 door petrol saloon with a 3 speed automatic gearbox. It has a front engine rear wheel drive (longitudinally mounted) configuration, producing 89 kW of power and 160 N⋅m of torque, providing a 0-100 km/h time of 13.6 seconds and a top speed of 176 km/h.

The BMW 3 Series E21 started production in 1975 and was in production for approximately 8 years, stopping production in 1983.

The specification listed below is based on a variant produced in 1977.

Specification

Trim Not Specified
Seats 5
Fuel Type Petrol
Transmission Type 3 Speed Automatic
Body Style Saloon
Layout Front Engine Rear Wheel Drive (Longitudinally Mounted)
Engine Not Specified
Engine Code Not Specified
Transmission Not Specified
Steering Rack & Pinion
Suspension Front Independent Macpherson Strut using Coil Springs
Suspension Rear Independent Semi-Trailing Arm using Coil Springs
Brakes Front 255 mm Disc
Brakes Rear 250 mm Drum
Braking System Servo-assisted
VED Not Specified
Effizienz Not Specified
Insurance Group Not Specified

Performance

Power (kW) 89 kW @ 6,000 RPM
Torque (N⋅m) 160 N⋅m @ 4,000 RPM
Redline (RPM)
0-80 km/h (0-50 mph)
0-96.6 km/h (0-60 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) 13.6 seconds
0-160.9 km/h (0-100 mph)
Quarter Mile Time (seconds)
Standing Kilometer Time (seconds) 35.1 seconds
Top Speed (km/h) 176 km/h
Weight US (kg) 1,130 kg
Weight Distribution Not Specified
Power to Weight Ratio (kW/kg) 79 kW per ton
CO2 (g/km) Not Specified
Drag Coefficient (Cd) Not Specified
Frontal Area (m2) Not Specified
Drag Area (CdA) Not Specified
Max Load (kg)
Towing Weight Unbraked (kg)
Towing Weight Braked (kg)

Dimensions

Length (mm) 4,355 mm
Width (mm) 1,610 mm
Height (mm) 1,380 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)
Wheels Front: 5.5J x 13 H2
Rear: 5.5J x 13 H2
Tyres Front: 185/70 R13 84H
Rear: 185/70 R13 84H
Front Track (mm) 1,384 mm
Rear Track (mm) 1,400 mm
Wheelbase (mm) 2,563 mm
Turning Circle (m)
Boot Capacity (L)

Fuel Consumption

Combined MPG Not Specified
Urban MPG Not Specified
Extra-Urban MPG Not Specified
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) 58 L

Additional Information

Designer: Paul Bracq
Engine Manufacturer: BMW
Engine Cylinder Configuration: I6
Engine Position: Front
Engine Layout: Longitudinal
Engine Capacity (cc): 1,991
Aspiration: NA
Bore and Stroke (mm): 80 x 66
Valvetrain: SOHC
Valves: 12
Engine Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
Fuel Management: 1 Solex 4A1 Carburettor
Intercooler: No
Catalytic Converter: No
Sump Type: Wet Sump
Final Drive Ratio: 3.64

Page Last Updated: 16th October 2020