Technical Specifications BMW 3 Series 1979 - 1982 Sedan
315 (75 Hp)
Performance
Engine power
75 hp @ 5800 rpm.
| 56 kW
Torque
110 Nm @ 3200 rpm.
| 81 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
14.8 sec
Drive type
All wheel drive (4x4)
Top speed
154 km/h
| 96 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1573 cc
| 1.57 L
Number of cylinders
4
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Transmission Type
4 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
OHC
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
71 mm
Compression
9.1 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
10.5 l/100 km
| 22.4 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
6.8 l/100 km
| 34.6 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Fuel tank
58 L
| 15.3 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
404 L
| 14.3 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2536 mm
| 99.8 in.
Front track
1366 mm
| 53.8 in.
Rear track
1373 mm
| 54.1 in.
Length
4355 mm
| 171.5 in.
Width
1610 mm
| 63.4 in.
Height
1380 mm
| 54.3 in.
Max weight
1440 kg
| 3175 lbs
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
1010 kg
| 2227 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
R15; R16
Tire size
205/75 R15; 235/55 R16
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
10.4 m
Body type
Sedan
Steering type
Steering rack
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
316 (90 Hp)
Performance
Engine power
90 hp @ 6000 rpm.
| 67 kW
Torque
123 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
| 91 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
13.8 sec
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Top speed
160 km/h
| 99 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1766 cc
| 1.77 L
Number of cylinders
4
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
89 mm
Transmission Type
4 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
71 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
11.1 l/100 km
| 21.2 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
7.4 l/100 km
| 31.8 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Fuel tank
58 L
| 15.3 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
404 L
| 14.3 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2563 mm
| 100.9 in.
Front track
1366 mm
| 53.8 in.
Rear track
1373 mm
| 54.1 in.
Length
4355 mm
| 171.5 in.
Width
1610 mm
| 63.4 in.
Height
1380 mm
| 54.3 in.
Max weight
1440 kg
| 3175 lbs
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
1020 kg
| 2249 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
R15; R16
Tire size
205/75 R15; 235/55 R16
Other Specs
Body type
Sedan
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
318i (105 Hp) Automatic
Performance
Engine power
105 hp @ 5800 rpm.
| 78 kW
Torque
145 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
| 107 lb-ft
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1766 cc
| 1.77 L
Number of cylinders
4
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Transmission Type
3 (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Compression
9.7 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Fuel tank
58 L
| 15.3 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
404 L
| 14.3 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2563 mm
| 100.9 in.
Front track
1366 mm
| 53.8 in.
Rear track
1373 mm
| 54.1 in.
Length
4355 mm
| 171.5 in.
Width
1610 mm
| 63.4 in.
Height
1380 mm
| 54.3 in.
Ride height
145 mm
| 5.7 in.
Number of doors
2
Number of seats
5
Other Specs
Body type
Sedan
Steering type
Steering rack
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
318i (105 Hp)
Performance
Engine power
105 hp @ 5800 rpm.
| 78 kW
Torque
145 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
| 107 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
11.5 sec
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Top speed
173 km/h
| 108 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1766 cc
| 1.77 L
Number of cylinders
4
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Transmission Type
5 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Compression
9.7 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
10.4 l/100 km
| 22.6 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
6.3 l/100 km
| 37.3 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (combined)
8.4 l/100 km
| 28 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Fuel tank
58 L
| 15.3 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
404 L
| 14.3 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2563 mm
| 100.9 in.
Front track
1366 mm
| 53.8 in.
Rear track
1373 mm
| 54.1 in.
Length
4355 mm
| 171.5 in.
Width
1610 mm
| 63.4 in.
Height
1380 mm
| 54.3 in.
Ride height
145 mm
| 5.7 in.
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
1030 kg
| 2271 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
R17
Tire size
235/65 R17
Other Specs
Body type
Sedan
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
323i (143 Hp) Automatic
Performance
Engine power
143 hp @ 6000 rpm.
| 107 kW
Torque
205 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
| 151 lb-ft
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
2300 cc
| 2.3 L
Number of cylinders
6
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Transmission Type
3 (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
58 L
| 15.3 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
404 L
| 14.3 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2563 mm
| 100.9 in.
Front track
1366 mm
| 53.8 in.
Rear track
1373 mm
| 54.1 in.
Length
4355 mm
| 171.5 in.
Width
1610 mm
| 63.4 in.
Height
1380 mm
| 54.3 in.
Number of doors
2
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
R17
Tire size
245/65 R17
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
9.5 m
Body type
Sedan
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
323i (143 Hp)
Performance
Engine power
143 hp @ 5800 rpm.
| 107 kW
Torque
190 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
| 140 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
9.5 sec
Drive type
All wheel drive (4x4)
Top speed
190 km/h
| 118 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
2316 cc
| 2.32 L
Number of cylinders
6
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
80 mm
Transmission Type
4 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
76.8 mm
Compression
9.5 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
12.8 l/100 km
| 18.4 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
7.8 l/100 km
| 30.2 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
58 L
| 15.3 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
404 L
| 14.3 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2563 mm
| 100.9 in.
Front track
1366 mm
| 53.8 in.
Rear track
1373 mm
| 54.1 in.
Length
4355 mm
| 171.5 in.
Width
1610 mm
| 63.4 in.
Height
1380 mm
| 54.3 in.
Max weight
1540 kg
| 3396 lbs
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
1110 kg
| 2448 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
8.0J x 18; 8.0J x 20
Tire size
255/70 R18; 275/65 R18; 275/55 R20
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
9.5 m
Body type
Sedan
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
320 (122 Hp) Automatic
Performance
Engine power
122 hp @ 6000 rpm.
| 91 kW
Torque
160 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
| 118 lb-ft
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1990 cc
| 1.99 L
Number of cylinders
6
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
80 mm
Transmission Type
3 (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
66 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
58 L
| 15.3 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
404 L
| 14.3 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2563 mm
| 100.9 in.
Front track
1366 mm
| 53.8 in.
Rear track
1373 mm
| 54.1 in.
Length
4355 mm
| 171.5 in.
Width
1610 mm
| 63.4 in.
Height
1380 mm
| 54.3 in.
Ride height
145 mm
| 5.7 in.
Number of doors
2
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
R15; R16
Tire size
205/75 R15; 235/55 R16
Other Specs
Body type
Sedan
Steering type
Steering rack
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
320 (122 Hp)
Performance
Engine power
122 hp @ 6000 rpm.
| 91 kW
Torque
160 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
| 118 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
10.0 sec
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Top speed
180 km/h
| 112 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1990 cc
| 1.99 L
Number of cylinders
6
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
80 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
66 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
13.0 l/100 km
| 18.1 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
7.2 l/100 km
| 32.7 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (combined)
9.6 l/100 km
| 24.5 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
58 L
| 15.3 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
404 L
| 14.3 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2563 mm
| 100.9 in.
Front track
1366 mm
| 53.8 in.
Rear track
1373 mm
| 54.1 in.
Length
4355 mm
| 171.5 in.
Width
1610 mm
| 63.4 in.
Height
1380 mm
| 54.3 in.
Ride height
145 mm
| 5.7 in.
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
1090 kg
| 2403 lbs
Number of seats
5
Other Specs
Body type
Sedan
Steering type
Steering rack
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
320i (125 Hp) Automatic
Performance
Engine power
125 hp @ 5800 rpm.
| 93 kW
Torque
170 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
| 125 lb-ft
Drive type
All wheel drive (4x4)
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1990 cc
| 1.99 L
Number of cylinders
6
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
80 mm
Transmission Type
3 (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
66 mm
Compression
9.7 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
58 L
| 15.3 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
404 L
| 14.3 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2563 mm
| 100.9 in.
Front track
1366 mm
| 53.8 in.
Rear track
1373 mm
| 54.1 in.
Length
4355 mm
| 171.5 in.
Width
1610 mm
| 63.4 in.
Height
1380 mm
| 54.3 in.
Ride height
145 mm
| 5.7 in.
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
1090 kg
| 2403 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
R17; R18; R19
Tire size
235/60 R17; 235/55 R18; 235/55 R19
Other Specs
Body type
Sedan
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
318 (98 Hp)
Performance
Engine power
98 hp
| 73 kW
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
11.9 sec
Drive type
All wheel drive (4x4)
Top speed
165 km/h
| 103 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1800 cc
| 1.8 L
Number of cylinders
4
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Transmission Type
5 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Fuel tank
58 L
| 15.3 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
404 L
| 14.3 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2563 mm
| 100.9 in.
Front track
1366 mm
| 53.8 in.
Rear track
1373 mm
| 54.1 in.
Length
4355 mm
| 171.5 in.
Width
1610 mm
| 63.4 in.
Height
1380 mm
| 54.3 in.
Ride height
145 mm
| 5.7 in.
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
1020 kg
| 2249 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
R15; R16
Tire size
205/75 R15; 235/55 R16
Other Specs
Body type
Sedan
Steering type
Steering rack
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
320i (125 Hp)
Performance
Engine power
125 hp @ 5800 rpm.
| 93 kW
Torque
170 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
| 125 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
9.9 sec
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Top speed
182 km/h
| 113 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1990 cc
| 1.99 L
Number of cylinders
6
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
80 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
66 mm
Compression
9.7 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
58 L
| 15.3 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
404 L
| 14.3 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2563 mm
| 100.9 in.
Front track
1366 mm
| 53.8 in.
Rear track
1373 mm
| 54.1 in.
Length
4355 mm
| 171.5 in.
Width
1610 mm
| 63.4 in.
Height
1380 mm
| 54.3 in.
Ride height
145 mm
| 5.7 in.
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
1090 kg
| 2403 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
R15
Tire size
205/65 R15
Other Specs
Body type
Sedan
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
320 (109 Hp)
Performance
Engine power
109 hp @ 5800 rpm.
| 81 kW
Torque
160 Nm @ 3700 rpm.
| 118 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
11.2 sec
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Top speed
170 km/h
| 106 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1990 cc
| 1.99 L
Number of cylinders
4
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
89 mm
Transmission Type
4 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
80 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (combined)
10 l/100 km
| 23.5 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Fuel tank
58 L
| 15.3 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
404 L
| 14.3 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2563 mm
| 100.9 in.
Front track
1366 mm
| 53.8 in.
Rear track
1373 mm
| 54.1 in.
Length
4355 mm
| 171.5 in.
Width
1610 mm
| 63.4 in.
Height
1380 mm
| 54.3 in.
Max weight
1440 kg
| 3175 lbs
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
1030 kg
| 2271 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
R17
Tire size
235/65 R17
Other Specs
Body type
Sedan
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
