BMW1983 320i Specs

1983 (E30) BMW 320i Specs & Performance

1983, 1984, 1985 (E30)

Tech Specs Summary


2 L Inline 6

122 mph

10.4 seconds

123 hp

20.7 mpg

2-4 Doors

5 Seats

15 ft3
lb
2,315 lbs
Front - RWD

Performance

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

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
20.7 mpg
Total Range
300 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
2 Liter
121.5 in3
Layout
Inline 6
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
123 hp @ 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
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Engine Name
M20B20
Compression Ratio
9.8:1
Bore x Stroke
3.15 x 2.598 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.21:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
1.02 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
21 hp
Cylinder Volume
20.3 in3
BMEP
155.6 PSI
10.7 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

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

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body
Medium Sedan
Door Count
2-4
Seat Count
5
Luggage Space
15 ft3
Turning Radius
34.5 ft
Curb Weight
2,315 lbs
Gross Weight
3,329 lbs
Maximum Payload
1,014 lbs
Length
170.3 in
Width
64.8 in
Height
54.3 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Front Track
55.4 in
Rear Track
55.7 in
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Performance Rating2.1
Environment Rating2
Practicality Rating3

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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