BMW1983 320i Specs

1983 (E30) BMW 320i Specifications & Performance

1983, 1984, 1985 (E30)

Tech Specs Summary


2 L Inline 6

122 mph

10.4 seconds

123 BHP

24.8 mpg

2-4 Doors

5 Seats

425 L
kg
1,050 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
122 mph
0-62 mph
10.4 seconds
0-60 mph
10.1 seconds
Power-to-Weight
117 BHP/Tonne
Power
123 BHP
Torque
125 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
24.8 mpg
Total Range
300 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
2 Litre
1,991 cc
Configuration
Inline 6
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
123 BHP @ 5,800 RPM
125 ps @ 5,800 RPM
Peak Torque
125 lb·ft @ 4,000 RPM
170 N·m @ 4,000 RPM
Valvetrain
SOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (12v Total)
Fuel Injection
Multi-point
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Engine Name
M20B20
Compression Ratio
9.8:1
Bore x Stroke
80 x 66 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.21:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
62 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
21 BHP
Unitary Capacity
332 cc
BMEP
10.7 Bar
155.6 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
5 Gears
Tyre Sizes
195/60R14 R
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Trailing-Arm
Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Medium Saloon
Doors
2-4
Seats
5
Cargo Space
425 L
Turning Circle
10.5 m
Kerb Weight
1,050 kg
Gross Weight
1,510 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
Length
4,325 mm
Width
1,645 mm
Height
1,380 mm
Wheelbase
2,570 mm
Front Track
1,407 mm
Rear Track
1,415 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

> 1549cc
£375
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Performance Rating2.1
Environment Rating2
Practicality Rating3

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

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