BMW 3 Series 320is
2 Door Saloon with 5 speed Manual gearbox
E30

Comprehensive statistics for the second generation E30 BMW 3 Series 320is, a 2 door petrol saloon with a 5 speed manual gearbox. It has a front engine rear wheel drive (longitudinally mounted) configuration, producing 141 kW of power and 210 N⋅m of torque, providing a 0-100 km/h time of 7.5 seconds and a top speed of 231 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 1987.

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 Power Assisted Rack & Pinion
Suspension Front Independent Macpherson Strut using Coil Springs with Anti-Roll Bar
Suspension Rear Independent Semi-Trailing Arm using Coil Springs with Anti-Roll Bar
Brakes Front Ventilated Disc
Brakes Rear Ventilated Disc
Braking System Servo-assisted ABS
VED Not Specified
Effizienz Not Specified
Insurance Group Not Specified

Performance

Power (kW) 141 kW @ 6,900 RPM
Torque (N⋅m) 210 N⋅m @ 4,900 RPM
Redline (RPM)
0-80 km/h (0-50 mph) 5.5 seconds
0-96.6 km/h (0-60 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) 7.5 seconds
0-160.9 km/h (0-100 mph)
Quarter Mile Time (seconds)
Standing Kilometer Time (seconds) 28.1 seconds
Top Speed (km/h) 231 km/h
Weight US (kg) 1,218 kg
Weight Distribution 52.1:47.9
Power to Weight Ratio (kW/kg) 116 kW per ton
CO2 (g/km) Not Specified
Drag Coefficient (Cd) 0.34 Cd
Frontal Area (m2) 1.86 m2
Drag Area (CdA) 0.63 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)
Wheels Front: 6.5J x 14
Rear: 6.5J x 14
Tyres Front: 195/65 R14
Rear: 195/65 R14
Front Track (mm) 1,407 mm
Rear Track (mm) 1,415 mm
Wheelbase (mm) 2,570 mm
Turning Circle (m) 10.9 m
Boot Capacity (L)

Fuel Consumption

Combined MPG Not Specified
Urban MPG Not Specified
Extra-Urban MPG Not Specified
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) 70 L

Additional Information

Engine Manufacturer: BMW
Engine Cylinder Configuration: I4
Engine Position: Front
Engine Layout: Longitudinal
Engine Capacity (cc): 1,991
Aspiration: NA
Bore and Stroke (mm): 93.4 x 72.65
Valvetrain: DOHC
Valves: 16
Engine Compression Ratio: 10.8:1
Fuel Management: Bosch ML-Motronic Fuel Injection
Intercooler: No
Catalytic Converter: No
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Final Drive Ratio: 3.46

Page Last Updated: 19th October 2020