Specifications BMW Seria 3 (E21)

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Basic information

Brand	BMW
Model	Seria 3
Version	Seria 3 (E21)
Engine power	75 KM – 143 KM
Years of production	1975 r. – 1984 r.
Body type	Sedan
Number of doors	2
Number of seats	5

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Basic version information

Brand	BMW
Model	Seria 3
Version	Seria 3 (E21)
Engine	315 (75 KM)
Engine type	Combustion engine
Number of doors	2
Start of production	1982 r.
End of production	1983 r.
Body type	Sedan
Number of seats	5
Fuel type	Gasoline

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Performance

Maximum speed	154 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h	14.8 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle	10.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle	6.8 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code	M10B16
Engine position	Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement	1573 cm³
Fuel injection system	Carburetor
Engine type	Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration	Inline
Number of cylinders	4
Compression ratio	9.5
Number of valves per cylinder	2
Engine oil capacity	4 l
Coolant capacity	7.2 l

Volume and weight

Fuel tank	58 l
Minimum trunk capacity	460 l
Curb weight	1010 kg
Gross weight	1440 kg
Roof load	75 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)	1200 kg
Trailer load without brakes	500 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length	4355 mm
Width	1610 mm
Height	1380 mm
Wheelbase	2563 mm
Front track	1366 mm
Rear track	1373 mm
Turning circle	10.3 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive	Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears	4
Front brakes	Disc
Rear brakes	Drum
Rim size	5J x 13
ABS	no

Basic version information

Brand	BMW
Model	Seria 3
Version	Seria 3 (E21)
Engine	315 (75 KM)
Engine type	Combustion engine
Number of doors	2
Start of production	1981 r.
End of production	1984 r.
Body type	Sedan
Number of seats	5
Fuel type	Gasoline

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Performance

Maximum speed	154 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h	14.8 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle	10.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle	6.8 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code	M10B16
Engine position	Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement	1573 cm³
Fuel injection system	Carburetor
Engine type	Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain	OHC
Engine configuration	Inline
Number of cylinders	4
Cylinder bore	84 mm
Piston stroke	71 mm
Compression ratio	9.1
Number of valves per cylinder	2
Engine oil capacity	4 l
Coolant capacity	7.2 l

Volume and weight

Fuel tank	58 l
Minimum trunk capacity	404 l
Curb weight	1010 kg
Gross weight	1440 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length	4355 mm
Width	1610 mm
Height	1380 mm
Wheelbase	2536 mm
Front track	1366 mm
Rear track	1373 mm
Turning circle	10.4 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive	Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears	4
Front brakes	Disc
Rear brakes	Drum
Steering system	Rack-and-pinion
Tire size	165/80 R13
Rim size	13
ABS	no

Basic version information

Brand	BMW
Model	Seria 3
Version	Seria 3 (E21)
Engine	316 (90 KM)
Engine type	Combustion engine
Number of doors	2
Start of production	1975 r.
End of production	1980 r.
Body type	Sedan
Number of seats	5
Fuel type	Gasoline

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Performance

Maximum speed	167 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h	12.5 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle	11.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle	6.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle	8.3 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code	M10B16
Engine position	Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement	1573 cm³
Fuel injection system	Carburetor
Engine type	Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration	Inline
Number of cylinders	4
Cylinder bore	84 mm
Piston stroke	71 mm
Compression ratio	9.1
Number of valves per cylinder	2
Engine oil capacity	4 l
Coolant capacity	7.2 l

Volume and weight

Fuel tank	58 l
Minimum trunk capacity	404 l
Curb weight	1020 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length	4355 mm
Width	1610 mm
Height	1380 mm
Wheelbase	2563 mm
Front track	1366 mm
Rear track	1373 mm
Ground clearance	145 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive	Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears	5
Front brakes	Disc
Rear brakes	Disc
ABS	no

Basic version information

Brand	BMW
Model	Seria 3
Version	Seria 3 (E21)
Engine	316 (90 KM)
Engine type	Combustion engine
Number of doors	2
Start of production	1980 r.
End of production	1982 r.
Body type	Sedan
Number of seats	5
Fuel type	Gasoline

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Performance

Maximum speed	160 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h	13.8 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle	11.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle	7.4 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code	M10B16
Engine position	Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement	1766 cm³
Fuel injection system	Carburetor
Engine type	Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration	Inline
Number of cylinders	4
Cylinder bore	89 mm
Piston stroke	71 mm
Number of valves per cylinder	2
Engine oil capacity	4 l
Coolant capacity	7.2 l

Volume and weight

Fuel tank	58 l
Minimum trunk capacity	404 l
Curb weight	1020 kg
Gross weight	1440 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length	4355 mm
Width	1610 mm
Height	1380 mm
Wheelbase	2563 mm
Front track	1366 mm
Rear track	1373 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive	Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears	4
Front brakes	Disc
Rear brakes	Drum
Tire size	165/80 R13
Rim size	13
ABS	no

Basic version information

Brand	BMW
Model	Seria 3
Version	Seria 3 (E21)
Engine	318 (98 KM)
Engine type	Combustion engine
Number of doors	2
Start of production	1975 r.
End of production	1980 r.
Body type	Sedan
Number of seats	5
Fuel type	Gasoline

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Performance

Maximum speed	165 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h	11.9 s

Engine

Engine model / code	M10B18
Engine position	Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement	1800 cm³
Fuel injection system	Carburetor
Engine type	Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration	Inline
Number of cylinders	4
Engine oil capacity	4 l
Coolant capacity	7.2 l

Volume and weight

Fuel tank	58 l
Minimum trunk capacity	404 l
Curb weight	1020 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length	4355 mm
Width	1610 mm
Height	1380 mm
Wheelbase	2563 mm
Front track	1366 mm
Rear track	1373 mm
Ground clearance	145 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive	Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears	5
Front brakes	Disc
Rear brakes	Disc
Steering system	Rack-and-pinion
ABS	no

Basic version information

Brand	BMW
Model	Seria 3
Version	Seria 3 (E21)
Engine	318i (105 KM)
Engine type	Combustion engine
Number of doors	2
Start of production	1979 r.
End of production	1982 r.
Body type	Sedan
Number of seats	5
Fuel type	Gasoline

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Performance

Maximum speed	173 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h	11.5 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle	10.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle	6.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle	8.4 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code	M10B18
Engine position	Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement	1766 cm³
Fuel injection system	Carburetor
Engine type	Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration	Inline
Number of cylinders	4
Compression ratio	9.7
Number of valves per cylinder	2
Engine oil capacity	4 l
Coolant capacity	7.2 l

Volume and weight

Fuel tank	58 l
Minimum trunk capacity	404 l
Curb weight	1030 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length	4355 mm
Width	1610 mm
Height	1380 mm
Wheelbase	2563 mm
Front track	1366 mm
Rear track	1373 mm
Ground clearance	145 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive	Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears	5
Front brakes	Disc
Rear brakes	Disc
Steering system	Rack-and-pinion
ABS	no

Basic version information

Brand	BMW
Model	Seria 3
Version	Seria 3 (E21)
Engine	320 (109 KM)
Engine type	Combustion engine
Number of doors	2
Start of production	1975 r.
End of production	1977 r.
Body type	Sedan
Number of seats	5
Fuel type	Gasoline

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Performance

Maximum speed	170 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h	11.2 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle	10 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code	M10B20
Engine position	Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement	1990 cm³
Fuel injection system	Carburetor
Engine type	Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration	Inline
Number of cylinders	4
Cylinder bore	89 mm
Piston stroke	80 mm
Number of valves per cylinder	2
Engine oil capacity	4 l
Coolant capacity	7 l

Volume and weight

Fuel tank	58 l
Minimum trunk capacity	404 l
Curb weight	1030 kg
Gross weight	1440 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length	4355 mm
Width	1610 mm
Height	1380 mm
Wheelbase	2563 mm
Front track	1366 mm
Rear track	1373 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive	Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears	4
Front brakes	Disc
Rear brakes	Drum
Steering system	Rack-and-pinion
Tire size	165/80 R13
Rim size	13
ABS	no

Basic version information

Brand	BMW
Model	Seria 3
Version	Seria 3 (E21)
Engine	320i (125 KM)
Engine type	Combustion engine
Number of doors	2
Start of production	1975 r.
End of production	1977 r.
Body type	Sedan
Number of seats	5
Fuel type	Gasoline

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Performance

Maximum speed	182 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h	9.9 s

Engine

Engine model / code	M10B20
Engine position	Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement	1990 cm³
Fuel injection system	Multi-point injection
Engine type	Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration	Inline
Number of cylinders	6
Cylinder bore	80 mm
Piston stroke	66 mm
Compression ratio	9.7
Number of valves per cylinder	2
Engine oil capacity	4 l
Coolant capacity	7 l

Volume and weight

Fuel tank	58 l
Minimum trunk capacity	404 l
Curb weight	1090 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length	4355 mm
Width	1610 mm
Height	1380 mm
Wheelbase	2563 mm
Front track	1366 mm
Rear track	1373 mm
Ground clearance	145 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive	Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears	5
Front brakes	Disc
Rear brakes	Disc
Steering system	Rack-and-pinion
ABS	no

Basic version information

Brand	BMW
Model	Seria 3
Version	Seria 3 (E21)
Engine	320 (122 KM)
Engine type	Combustion engine
Number of doors	2
Start of production	1977 r.
End of production	1982 r.
Body type	Sedan
Number of seats	5
Fuel type	Gasoline

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Performance

Maximum speed	180 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h	10 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle	13 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle	7.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle	9.6 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code	M20B20
Engine position	Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement	1990 cm³
Fuel injection system	Multi-point injection
Engine type	Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration	Inline
Number of cylinders	6
Cylinder bore	80 mm
Piston stroke	66 mm
Number of valves per cylinder	2
Engine oil capacity	4.25 l

Volume and weight

Fuel tank	58 l
Minimum trunk capacity	404 l
Curb weight	1090 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length	4355 mm
Width	1610 mm
Height	1380 mm
Wheelbase	2563 mm
Front track	1366 mm
Rear track	1373 mm
Ground clearance	145 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive	Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears	5
Front brakes	Disc
Rear brakes	Disc
Steering system	Rack-and-pinion
ABS	no

Basic version information

Brand	BMW
Model	Seria 3
Version	Seria 3 (E21)
Engine	323i (143 KM)
Engine type	Combustion engine
Number of doors	2
Start of production	1978 r.
End of production	1982 r.
Body type	Sedan
Number of seats	5
Fuel type	Gasoline

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Performance

Maximum speed	190 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h	9.5 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle	12.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle	7.8 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code	M20B23
Engine position	Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement	2316 cm³
Fuel injection system	Multi-point injection
Engine type	Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration	Inline
Number of cylinders	6
Cylinder bore	80 mm
Piston stroke	76.8 mm
Compression ratio	9.5
Number of valves per cylinder	2
Engine oil capacity	4.25 l
Coolant capacity	12 l

Volume and weight

Fuel tank	58 l
Minimum trunk capacity	404 l
Curb weight	1110 kg
Gross weight	1540 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length	4355 mm
Width	1610 mm
Height	1380 mm
Wheelbase	2563 mm
Front track	1366 mm
Rear track	1373 mm
Turning circle	9.5 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive	Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears	4
Front suspension	Independent McPherson type
Rear suspension	Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes	Disc
Rear brakes	Drum
Power steering	Hydraulic power steering
Tire size	185/70 R13
Rim size	13
ABS	no

Basic version information

Brand	BMW
Model	Seria 3
Version	Seria 3 (E21)
Engine	320i (125 KM) Automatic
Engine type	Combustion engine
Number of doors	2
Start of production	1975 r.
End of production	1977 r.
Body type	Sedan
Number of seats	5
Fuel type	Gasoline

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Performance

Engine

Engine model / code	M10B20
Engine position	Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement	1990 cm³
Fuel injection system	Multi-point injection
Engine type	Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration	Inline
Number of cylinders	6
Cylinder bore	80 mm
Piston stroke	66 mm
Compression ratio	9.7
Number of valves per cylinder	2
Engine oil capacity	4 l
Coolant capacity	7 l

Volume and weight

Fuel tank	58 l
Minimum trunk capacity	404 l
Curb weight	1090 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length	4355 mm
Width	1610 mm
Height	1380 mm
Wheelbase	2563 mm
Front track	1366 mm
Rear track	1373 mm
Ground clearance	145 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive	Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears	3
Front brakes	Disc
Rear brakes	Disc
Steering system	Rack-and-pinion
ABS	no

Basic version information

Brand	BMW
Model	Seria 3
Version	Seria 3 (E21)
Engine	318i (105 KM) Automatic
Engine type	Combustion engine
Number of doors	2
Start of production	1979 r.
End of production	1982 r.
Body type	Sedan
Number of seats	5
Fuel type	Gasoline

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Performance

Engine

Engine model / code	M10B18
Engine position	Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement	1766 cm³
Fuel injection system	Carburetor
Engine type	Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration	Inline
Number of cylinders	4
Compression ratio	9.7
Number of valves per cylinder	2
Engine oil capacity	4 l
Coolant capacity	7.2 l

Volume and weight

Fuel tank	58 l
Minimum trunk capacity	404 l
Curb weight	kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length	4355 mm
Width	1610 mm
Height	1380 mm
Wheelbase	2563 mm
Front track	1366 mm
Rear track	1373 mm
Ground clearance	145 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive	Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears	3
Front brakes	Disc
Rear brakes	Disc
Steering system	Rack-and-pinion
ABS	no

Basic version information

Brand	BMW
Model	Seria 3
Version	Seria 3 (E21)
Engine	323i (143 KM) Automatic
Engine type	Combustion engine
Number of doors	2
Start of production	1978 r.
End of production	1982 r.
Body type	Sedan
Number of seats	5
Fuel type	Gasoline

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Performance

Engine

Engine model / code	M20B23
Engine position	Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement	2300 cm³
Fuel injection system	Multi-point injection
Engine type	Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration	Inline
Number of cylinders	6
Number of valves per cylinder	2
Engine oil capacity	4.25 l
Coolant capacity	12 l

Volume and weight

Fuel tank	58 l
Minimum trunk capacity	404 l
Curb weight	kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length	4355 mm
Width	1610 mm
Height	1380 mm
Wheelbase	2563 mm
Front track	1366 mm
Rear track	1373 mm
Turning circle	9.5 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive	Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears	3
Front suspension	Independent McPherson type
Rear suspension	Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes	Disc
Rear brakes	Drum
Power steering	Hydraulic power steering
ABS	no

Basic version information

Brand	BMW
Model	Seria 3
Version	Seria 3 (E21)
Engine	320 (122 KM) Automatic
Engine type	Combustion engine
Number of doors	2
Start of production	1977 r.
End of production	1982 r.
Body type	Sedan
Number of seats	5
Fuel type	Gasoline

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Performance

Engine

Engine model / code	M20B20
Engine position	Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement	1990 cm³
Fuel injection system	Multi-point injection
Engine type	Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration	Inline
Number of cylinders	6
Cylinder bore	80 mm
Piston stroke	66 mm
Number of valves per cylinder	2
Engine oil capacity	4.25 l

Volume and weight

Fuel tank	58 l
Minimum trunk capacity	404 l
Curb weight	kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length	4355 mm
Width	1610 mm
Height	1380 mm
Wheelbase	2563 mm
Front track	1366 mm
Rear track	1373 mm
Ground clearance	145 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive	Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears	3
Front brakes	Disc
Rear brakes	Disc
Steering system	Rack-and-pinion
ABS	no