1975-1983 3 Series OverviewBMW 3 Series Overview (1975 - 1983)
E21
Tech Specs Summary
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- 95 - 118 mph
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- 9.5 - 14.8 seconds
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- 74 - 141 BHP
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- 20.2 - 24.6 mpg
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- 1,010 - 1,135 kg
This generation of the BMW 3 Series (E21) was produced by the German manufacturer BMW between 1975 - 1983. It's a front engined rear-wheel drive Saloon. There are many power levels available from either a 1.6 L Inline 4 petrol engine or 2 L Inline 6 petrol engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and trailing-arm rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the 3 Series is the BMW 323i which scores 2.1★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 141 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 124 BHP/Tonne it has a top speed of 118 mph and gets to 62 mph in 9.5 seconds.
