Specifications: BMW 3 Series Coupe (E30, facelift 1987) 325i (170 Hp) 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991

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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E30, facelift 1987) 325i (170 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand BMW
Model 3 Series
Generation 3 Series Coupe (E30, facelift 1987)
Modification (Engine) 325i (170 Hp)
Start of production 1987 year
End of production 1991 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Coupe
Seats 5
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 12.9 l/100 km
18.2 US mpg
21.9 UK mpg
7.8 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 9 l/100 km
26.1 US mpg
31.4 UK mpg
11.1 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 7.2 l/100 km
32.7 US mpg
39.2 UK mpg
13.9 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 7.9 sec
Maximum speed 218 km/h
135.46 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 6.9 kg/Hp, 144.1 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5.3 kg/Nm, 188.1 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 170 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre 68.2 Hp/l
Torque 222 Nm @ 4300 rpm.
163.74 lb.-ft. @ 4300 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M20B25
Engine displacement 2494 cm3
152.19 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 84 mm
3.31 in.
Piston Stroke 75 mm
2.95 in.
Compression ratio 8.8:1
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 1180 kg
2601.45 lbs.
Max. weight 1640 kg
3615.58 lbs.
Max load 460 kg
1014.13 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 404 l
14.27 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 64 l
16.91 US gal | 14.08 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.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.36
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 5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Independent type McPherson
Rear suspension Trailing arm
Front brakes Disc
Rear brakes Disc
Assisting systems ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Tires size 195/65 R14
Wheel rims size 5.5J x 14

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