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BMW 3 Series (E21) 315 (75 Hp) 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984
BMW 3 Series (E21) 315 (75 Hp) 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984
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General information

Name

BMW 3 Series (E21) 315 (75 Hp) 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984

Brand

BMW
Model

3 Series
Generation

3 Series (E21)
Year of production

1981

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

2

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

315 (75 Hp)

Power

75 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

110 Nm @ 3200 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

10.5 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

6.8 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

14.8 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

154 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
M10
Power
75 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre
47.7 Hp/l
Torque
110 Nm @ 3200 rpm.
Engine displacement
1573 cm3
Number of cylinders
4
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Piston stroke
71 mm
Compression ratio
9.1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
OHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1010 kg

Max weight (kg)

1440 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

58 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

404 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4355 mm

Width (mm)

1610 mm

Height (mm)

1380 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2536 mm

Front track (mm)

1366 mm

Rear track (mm)

1373 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

10.4 m

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

manual

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum

Front tires size

165/80 R13

Rear tires size

165/80 R13

Wheel rims size

R13

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