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BMWBMW 3 Series Coupe (E30) 325i (171 Hp) Automatic1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986: specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E30) 325i (171 Hp) Automatic /Coupe 1982 - 1986/
What is the body type of BMW 3 Series Coupe (E30)?
Coupe, 2 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is 1982 3 Series Coupe (E30) 325i (171 Hp) Automatic?
206 km/h | 128 mph
0-100 km/h: 10 sec
0-60 mph: 9.5 sec
What is the power output of BMW 3 Series Coupe 1982 325i (171 Hp) Automatic?
171 Hp, 222 Nm
164 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of BMW 3 Series Coupe 1982 325i (171 Hp) Automatic?
2.5 l
2494 cm3
152.19 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1982 BMW 325i (171 Hp) Automatic?
6, Inline
What is the drivetrain of BMW 3 Series Coupe (E30) Coupe 1982 325i (171 Hp) Automatic?
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 Coupe?
4325 mm
170.28 in.
What is the width of 1982 BMW 3 Series Coupe?
1645 mm
64.76 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1982 BMW 3 Series Coupe (E30) 325i (171 Hp) Automatic?
1145 kg
2524 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1982 BMW 3 Series Coupe (E30) 325i (171 Hp) Automatic?
1605 kg
3538 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1982 BMW 3 Series Coupe?
404 l
14.3 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1982 BMW 3 Series Coupe (E30) 325i (171 Hp) Automatic?
4, automatic transmission

General information

Brand
Model
Modification (Engine)
325i (171 Hp) Automatic
Start of production
1982
End of production
1986
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Coupe
Seats
5
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
12.7 l/100 km 18.5 US mpg
22.2 UK mpg
7.9 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
10 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
9.5 sec
Maximum speed
206 km/h 128 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
6.7 kg/Hp, 149.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
5.2 kg/Nm, 193.9 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
171 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre
68.6 Hp/l
Torque
222 Nm @ 4300 rpm. 164 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
9.7:1
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
Engine oil specification
Coolant
10.5 l 11.1 US qt | 9.24 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1145 kg 2524 lbs.
Max. weight
1605 kg 3538 lbs.
Max load
460 kg 1014 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
404 l 14.3 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
55 l 14.53 US gal | 12.1 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
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.
Drag coefficient (Cd)
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
Independent, McPherson type
Rear suspension
Trailing arm
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tire size
195/60 R14
Wheel rim size
5.5J x 14