BMW 3 Series Convertible (E30, facelift 1987) 320i (129 Hp) Automatic | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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BMW 3 Series Convertible (E30, facelift 1987) 320i (129 Hp) Automatic /Cabriolet 1987 - 1994/

What is the body type of BMW 3 Series Convertible (E30, facelift 1987)?

Cabriolet, 2 Doors, 4 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of BMW 3 Series Convertible (E30, facelift 1987) 320i (129 Hp) Automatic?

9.7 l/100 km
24.2 US mpg
29.1 UK mpg
10.3 km/l

How fast is 1987 3 Series Convertible (E30, facelift 1987) 320i (129 Hp) Automatic?

194 km/h | 121 mph
0-100 km/h: 13.3 sec
0-60 mph: 12.6 sec

What is the power output of BMW 3 Series Cabriolet 1987 320i (129 Hp) Automatic?

129 Hp, 164 Nm
121 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 3 Series Cabriolet 1987 320i (129 Hp) Automatic?

2.0 l
1991 cm³
121.5 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1987 BMW 320i (129 Hp) Automatic?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW 3 Series Convertible (E30, facelift 1987) Cabriolet 1987 320i (129 Hp) Automatic?

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

What is the length of 1987 BMW 3 Series Cabriolet?

4450 mm
175.2 in.

What is the width of 1987 BMW 3 Series Cabriolet?

1645 mm
64.76 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1987 BMW 3 Series Convertible (E30, facelift 1987) 320i (129 Hp) Automatic?

1280 kg
2822 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1987 BMW 3 Series Convertible (E30, facelift 1987) 320i (129 Hp) Automatic?

1680 kg
3704 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1987 BMW 3 Series Cabriolet?

312 l
11 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1987 BMW 3 Series Convertible (E30, facelift 1987) 320i (129 Hp) Automatic?

4, automatic transmission

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- BMW 3 Series
  - 3 Series Convertible (E30, facelift 1987)
    - 325i (170 Hp) Automatic
    - 325i (170 Hp)
    - 320i (129 Hp) Automatic
    - 320i (129 Hp)
    - 318i (113 Hp) Automatic
    - 318i (113 Hp)

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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

3 Series

Generation

3 Series Convertible (E30, facelift 1987)

Modification (Engine)

320i (129 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

1987

End of production

1994

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Cabriolet

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

13.4 l/100 km 17.6 US mpg
21.1 UK mpg
7.5 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7.7 l/100 km 30.5 US mpg
36.7 UK mpg
13 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

9.7 l/100 km 24.2 US mpg
29.1 UK mpg
10.3 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

13.3 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

13.3 sec

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

12.6 sec

Maximum speed

194 km/h 121 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

9.9 kg/Hp, 100.8 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

7.8 kg/Nm, 128.1 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

129 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Power per litre

64.8 Hp/l

Torque

164 Nm @ 4300 rpm. 121 lb.-ft. @ 4300 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M20B20

Engine displacement

1991 cm³ 121.5 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

80 mm 3.15 in.

Piston Stroke

66 mm 2.6 in.

Compression ratio

8.8:1

Number of valves per cylinder

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

Engine oil specification

Coolant

10.5 l 11.1 US qt | 9.24 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1280 kg 2822 lbs.

Max. weight

1680 kg 3704 lbs.

Max load

400 kg 882 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

312 l 11 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

55 l 14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1200 kg 2646 lbs.

Permitted trailer load without brakes

500 kg 1102 lbs.

Dimensions

Length

4450 mm 175.2 in.

Width

1645 mm 64.76 in.

Height

1370 mm 53.94 in.

Wheelbase

2570 mm 101.18 in.

Front track

1405 mm 55.31 in.

Rear (Back) track

1415 mm 55.71 in.

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.35

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

Coil spring

Rear suspension

Coil spring

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

195/65 HR14

Wheel rim size

Specs of BMW 3 Series Convertible (E30, facelift 1987) 320i (129 Hp) Automatic /1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994/