1983 - BMW - 320i

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 320i 1983
2. 320i 1975
3. 320i 1991
4. 320i 1998
5. 320i 2005
General Information
Make BMW
Model 320i
Production Year 1983
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family E30
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 4
Wheelbase 2570 mm     (101,2 in)
Front Track 1407 mm     (55,4 in)
Rear Track 1415 mm     (55,7 in)
Length 4325 mm     (170,3 in)
Width 1645 mm     (64,8 in)
Height 1380 mm     (54,3 in)
Ground Clearance 140 mm     (5,5 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,68
Weight 1050 kg     (2312,8 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear) %54,8 / %45,2
Fuel Capacity 55 litre   (12,1 Imp gal ,  14,5 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient 0,39
Frontal Area 1,88
Cx 0,73
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer BMW
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction cast iron block & light alloy head
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type SOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-6
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 12 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 1991 cc     (121,5 cu in)
Bore 80 mm     (3,15 in)
Stroke 66 mm     (2,6 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,21
Unitary Capacity 331,83 cc/cylinder    (20,25 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 7
Compression Ratio 9,8 : 1
Fuel System Type Bo L-Jet fuel inj.
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 123 HP     (91,7 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5800 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 170 N.m     (125,5 lb.ft ,  17,3 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 151 N.m    (5800 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 117,1 HP/ton    (87,4 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 61,8 HP/litre    (46,1 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 6,8 s
0 - 60 mph 9,5 s
0 - 100 km/h 9,8 s
0 - 160 km/h 31,3 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 17,2 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration 31,6 s
Top Speed 200 km/h   (124,3 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 5M
Top Gear Ratio 0,81 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,45 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 4,05
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.MS.CS.LW.LTLi.ARB.
Suspension (rear) I.STA.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/Dr-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 255 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front) 5.5 x 14
Wheels (rear) 5.5 x 14
Tyres (front) 195/60 HR 14
Tyres (rear) 195/60 HR 14