Specifications: BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 320i (125 Hp) Automatic 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 320i (125 Hp) Automatic – Full specifications
General information
Brand BMW
Model 3 Series
Generation 3 Series Sedan (E30)
Modification (Engine) 320i (125 Hp) Automatic
Start of production 1982 year
End of production 1985 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 11.6 l/100 km
20.3 US mpg
24.4 UK mpg
8.6 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 7.5 l/100 km
31.4 US mpg
37.7 UK mpg
13.3 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 12 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 12 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 11.4 sec
Maximum speed 191 km/h
118.68 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 9 kg/Hp, 111.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 6.6 kg/Nm, 151.8 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 125 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre 62.8 Hp/l
Torque 170 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
125.39 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M20B20
Engine displacement 1990 cm3
121.44 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 80 mm
3.15 in.
Piston Stroke 66 mm
2.6 in.
Compression ratio 9.8:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Engine oil capacity 4.25 l
4.49 US qt | 3.74 UK qt
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Coolant 10.5 l
11.1 US qt | 9.24 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1120 kg
2469.18 lbs.
Max. weight 1580 kg
3483.3 lbs.
Max load 460 kg
1014.13 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 404 l
14.27 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 55 l
14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal
Max. roof load 75 kg
165.35 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 1200 kg
2645.55 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 500 kg
1102.31 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 4325 mm
170.28 in.
Width 1645 mm
64.76 in.
Height 1380 mm
54.33 in.
Wheelbase 2570 mm
101.18 in.
Front track 1407 mm
55.39 in.
Rear (Back) track 1415 mm
55.71 in.
Front overhang 761 mm
29.96 in.
Rear overhang 994 mm
39.13 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 125 mm
4.92 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.35
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.5 m
34.45 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 4 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension Independent type McPherson
Rear suspension Trailing arm
Front brakes Disc
Rear brakes Drum
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Tires size 195/60 R14
Wheel rims size 5.5J x 14

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