Compare: BMW 3 Series 1981 Sedan 75 Hp

General information

Brand

BMW

Model

3 Series

Generation

3 Series (E21)

Modification (Engine)

315 (75 Hp)

Start of production

1981

End of production

1984

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

84 mm

Piston Stroke

71 mm

Compression ratio

9.1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

OHC

Engine oil capacity

4 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

7.2 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1010 kg

Max. weight

1440 kg

Max load

430 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

404 l

Fuel tank capacity

58 l

Max. roof load

75 kg

Dimensions

Length

4355 mm

Width

1610 mm

Height

1380 mm

Wheelbase

2536 mm

Front track

1366 mm

Rear (Back) track

1373 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

10.4 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

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Tire size

165/80 R13

Wheel rim size