BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 320i (125 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 320i (125 Hp) /Sedan 1982 - 1985/

What is the body type of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30)?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

How fast is 1982 3 Series Sedan (E30) 320i (125 Hp)?

196 km/h | 122 mph
0-100 km/h: 10.4 sec
0-60 mph: 9.9 sec

What is the power output of BMW 3 Series Sedan 1982 320i (125 Hp)?

125 Hp, 170 Nm
125 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 3 Series Sedan 1982 320i (125 Hp)?

2.0 l
1990 cm³
121.44 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1982 BMW 320i (125 Hp)?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) Sedan 1982 320i (125 Hp)?

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

What is the length of 1982 BMW 3 Series Sedan?

4325 mm
170.28 in.

What is the width of 1982 BMW 3 Series Sedan?

1645 mm
64.76 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1982 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 320i (125 Hp)?

1080 kg
2381 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1982 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 320i (125 Hp)?

1540 kg
3395 lbs.

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

404 l
14.3 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1982 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 320i (125 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

3 Series

Generation

3 Series Sedan (E30)

Modification (Engine)

320i (125 Hp)

Start of production

1982

End of production

1985

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

11.9 l/100 km 19.8 US mpg
23.7 UK mpg
8.4 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

6.2 l/100 km 37.9 US mpg
45.6 UK mpg
16.1 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

10.4 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

10.4 sec

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

9.9 sec

Maximum speed

196 km/h 122 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

8.6 kg/Hp, 115.7 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

6.4 kg/Nm, 157.4 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

125 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Power per litre

62.8 Hp/l

Torque

170 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 125 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M20B20

Engine displacement

1990 cm³ 121.44 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

71 mm 2.8 in.

Piston Stroke

84 mm 3.31 in.

Compression ratio

9.8:1

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

1080 kg 2381 lbs.

Max. weight

1540 kg 3395 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.

Ride height (ground clearance)

125 mm 4.92 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

5 gears, manual transmission

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Tire size

195/60 R14

Wheel rim size

Specs of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 320i (125 Hp) /1982, 1983, 1984, 1985/