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BMW 3 Series (E21)BMW 3 Series (E21) 315 (75 Hp)

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
5
Doors
2

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
10.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
6.8 l/100 km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
14.8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
14.8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph
14.1 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
Maximum speed
154 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio
13.5 kg/Hp, 74.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
9.2 kg/Nm, 108.9 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power
75 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre
47.7 Hp/l
Torque
110 Nm @ 3200 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M10B16
Engine displacement
1573 cm3
Number of cylinders
4
Engine configuration
Inline
Compression ratio
9.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Carburettor
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity
4 l
Engine oil specification
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Coolant
7.2 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1010 kg
Max. weight
1440 kg
Max load
430 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
460 l
Fuel tank capacity
58 l
Max. roof load
75 kg
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)
1200 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes
500 kg

Dimensions

Length
4355 mm
Width
1610 mm
Height
1380 mm
Wheelbase
2563 mm
Front track
1366 mm
Rear (Back) track
1373 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
10.30 m

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