BMW 3 Series 320i
2 Door Saloon with 5 speed Manual gearbox
E30
Comprehensive statistics for the second generation E30 BMW 3 Series 320i, a 2 door petrol saloon with a 5 speed manual gearbox. It has a front engine rear wheel drive (longitudinally mounted) configuration, producing 92 kW of power and 170 N⋅m of torque, providing a 0-100 km/h time of 9.8 seconds and a top speed of 200 km/h.
The BMW 3 Series E30 started production in 1982 and was in production for approximately 12 years, stopping production in 1994.
The specification listed below is based on a variant produced in 1983.
Specification
| Trim | Not Specified |
|---|---|
| Seats | 5 |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Transmission Type | 5 Speed Manual |
| 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 with a Lower Wishbone Trailing Arm and Anti-Roll Bar |
| Suspension Rear | Independent Semi-Trailing Arm using Coil Springs |
| Brakes Front | 255 mm Ventilated Disc |
| Brakes Rear | Drum |
| Braking System | Servo-assisted |
| VED | Not Specified |
| Effizienz | Not Specified |
| Insurance Group | Not Specified |
Performance
| Power (kW) | 92 kW @ 5,800 RPM |
|---|---|
| Torque (N⋅m) | 170 N⋅m @ 4,000 RPM |
| Redline (RPM) | |
| 0-80 km/h (0-50 mph) | 6.8 seconds |
| 0-96.6 km/h (0-60 mph) | 9.5 seconds |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 9.8 seconds |
| 0-160.9 km/h (0-100 mph) | 31.3 seconds |
| Quarter Mile Time (seconds) | 17.2 seconds |
| Standing Kilometer Time (seconds) | 31.6 seconds |
| Top Speed (km/h) | 200 km/h |
| Weight US (kg) | 1,084 kg |
| Weight Distribution | 54.8:45.2 |
| Power to Weight Ratio (kW/kg) | 85 kW per ton |
| CO2 (g/km) | Not Specified |
| Drag Coefficient (Cd) | 0.39 Cd |
| Frontal Area (m2) | 1.88 m2 |
| Drag Area (CdA) | 0.73 CdA |
| Max Load (kg) | |
| Towing Weight Unbraked (kg) | |
| Towing Weight Braked (kg) |
Dimensions
| Length (mm) | 4,325 mm |
|---|---|
| Width (mm) | 1,645 mm |
| Height (mm) | 1,380 mm |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 140 mm |
| Wheels |
Front: 5.5J x 14 Rear: 5.5J x 14 |
| Tyres |
Front: 195/60 HR14 Rear: 195/60 HR14 |
| Front Track (mm) | 1,407 mm |
| Rear Track (mm) | 1,415 mm |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2,570 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) | 55 L |
Additional Information
| 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: | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Management: | Bosch L-Jetronic Fuel Injection |
| Intercooler: | No |
| Catalytic Converter: | No |
| Sump Type: | Wet Sump |
| Top Gear Ratio: | 0.81 |
| Final Drive Ratio: | 3.45 |
Page Last Updated: 19th October 2020