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Specs of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 325e (122 Hp) /1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987/

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Key specs

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 325e (122 Hp) /Sedan 1983 - 1987/

What is the body type of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30)?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 325e (122 Hp)?
7.8 l/100 km
30.2 US mpg
36.2 UK mpg
12.8 km/l
How fast is 1983 3 Series Sedan (E30) 325e (122 Hp)?
193 km/h | 120 mph
0-100 km/h: 10.1 sec
0-60 mph: 9.6 sec
What is the power output of BMW 3 Series Sedan 1983 325e (122 Hp)?
122 Hp, 230 Nm
170 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of BMW 3 Series Sedan 1983 325e (122 Hp)?
2.7 l
2693 cm3
164.34 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1983 BMW 325e (122 Hp)?
6, Inline
What is the drivetrain of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) Sedan 1983 325e (122 Hp)?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1983 BMW 3 Series Sedan?
4325 mm
170.28 in.
What is the width of 1983 BMW 3 Series Sedan?
1645 mm
64.76 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1983 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 325e (122 Hp)?
1160 kg
2557 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1983 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 325e (122 Hp)?
1720 kg
3792 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1983 BMW 3 Series Sedan?
404 l
14.3 cu. ft.
What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1983 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 325e (122 Hp)?
5, manual transmission

General information

Brand
Model
Modification (Engine)
325e (122 Hp)
Start of production
1983 year
End of production
1987 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
11.4 l/100 km 20.6 US mpg
24.8 UK mpg
8.8 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
5.9 l/100 km 39.9 US mpg
47.9 UK mpg
16.9 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
7.8 l/100 km 30.2 US mpg
36.2 UK mpg
12.8 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
9.6 sec
Maximum speed
193 km/h 120 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
9.5 kg/Hp, 105.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
5 kg/Nm, 198.3 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
122 Hp @ 4250 rpm.
Power per litre
45.3 Hp/l
Torque
230 Nm @ 3250 rpm. 170 lb.-ft. @ 3250 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M20B27
Engine displacement
2693 cm3 164.34 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
6
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
84 mm 3.31 in.
Piston Stroke
81 mm 3.19 in.
Compression ratio
9:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Carburettor
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
1160 kg 2557 lbs.
Max. weight
1720 kg 3792 lbs.
Max load
560 kg 1235 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)
140 mm 5.51 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
5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type
Rear suspension
Wishbone
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Tires size
195/65 R14
Wheel rims size
14