BMW 3 Series (E21) 315 (75 Hp) | Technical Specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

BMW 3 Series (E21) 315 (75 Hp) /Sedan 1982 - 1983/

What is the body type of BMW 3 Series (E21)?

Sedan, 2 Doors, 5 Seats

How fast is 1982 3 Series (E21) 315 (75 Hp)?

154 km/h | 96 mph
0-100 km/h: 14.8 sec
0-60 mph: 14.1 sec

What is the power output of BMW 3 Series Sedan 1982 315 (75 Hp)?

75 Hp, 110 Nm
81 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 3 Series Sedan 1982 315 (75 Hp)?

1.6 l
1573 cm³
95.99 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1982 BMW 315 (75 Hp)?

4, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW 3 Series (E21) Sedan 1982 315 (75 Hp)?

Rear wheel drive. ICE. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1982 BMW 3 Series Sedan?

4355 mm
171.46 in.

What is the width of 1982 BMW 3 Series Sedan?

1610 mm
63.39 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1982 BMW 3 Series (E21) 315 (75 Hp)?

1010 kg
2227 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1982 BMW 3 Series (E21) 315 (75 Hp)?

1440 kg
3175 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1982 BMW 3 Series Sedan?

460 l
16.2 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1982 BMW 3 Series (E21) 315 (75 Hp)?

4, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

3 Series

Generation

3 Series (E21)

Modification (Engine)

315 (75 Hp)

Start of production

1982

End of production

1983

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

10.5 l/100 km 22.4 US mpg
26.9 UK mpg
9.5 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

6.8 l/100 km 34.6 US mpg
41.5 UK mpg
14.7 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

14.8 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

14.8 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

14.1 sec

Maximum speed

154 km/h 96 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

13.5 kg/Hp, 74.3 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

9.2 kg/Nm, 108.9 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

75 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Power per litre

47.7 Hp/l

Torque

110 Nm @ 3200 rpm. 81 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M10B16

Engine displacement

1573 cm³ 95.99 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Compression ratio

9.5:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Engine oil capacity

4 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

7.2 l 7.61 US qt | 6.34 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1010 kg 2227 lbs.

Max. weight

1440 kg 3175 lbs.

Max load

430 kg 948 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

460 l 16.2 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

58 l 15.32 US gal | 12.76 UK gal

Max. roof load

75 kg 165 lbs.

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1200 kg 2646 lbs.

Permitted trailer load without brakes

500 kg 1102 lbs.

Dimensions

Length

4355 mm 171.46 in.

Width

1610 mm 63.39 in.

Height

1380 mm 54.33 in.

Wheelbase

2563 mm 100.91 in.

Front track

1366 mm 53.78 in.

Rear (Back) track

1373 mm 54.06 in.

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

10.30 m 33.79 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, manual transmission

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum

Wheel rim size

5J x 13

BMW 3 Series (E21) 315 (75 Hp)1982, 1983: specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions