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BMW Seria 3 Cabrio (E30)

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5 versions · 5 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
320i (129 KM) Selected Gasoline 129 KM 1985–1986
325i (170 KM) Selected Gasoline 170 KM 1985–1986
325i (171 KM) Selected Gasoline 171 KM 1985–1986
320i (129 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 129 KM 1985–1986
325i (170 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 170 KM 1985–1986

Selected engine version

320i (129 KM)

Gasoline · 1985–1986

Engine power
129 KM
Torque
164 Nm
Engine displacement
1,991 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11.5 s
Maximum speed
195 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 3
Version
Seria 3 Cabrio (E30)
Engine
320i (129 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1985
End of production
1986
Body type
Convertible
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
195 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11.5 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
13 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9.5 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M20B20
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1991 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
8.8
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4.25 l
Coolant capacity
10.5 l
Power
129 KM @ 6000 obr./min
Torque
164 Nm @ 4300 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
62 l
Minimum trunk capacity
312 l
Curb weight
1280 kg
Gross weight
1680 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4325 mm
Width
1645 mm
Height
1370 mm
Wheelbase
2570 mm
Front track
1405 mm
Rear track
1415 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Coil spring
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/65 R14
Rim size
14
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

325i (170 KM)

Gasoline · 1985–1986

Engine power
170 KM
Torque
222 Nm
Engine displacement
2,494 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.7 s
Maximum speed
216 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 3
Version
Seria 3 Cabrio (E30)
Engine
325i (170 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1985
End of production
1986
Body type
Convertible
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
216 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.7 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
12.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M20B25
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2494 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Piston stroke
75 mm
Compression ratio
8.8
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4.25 l
Coolant capacity
10.5 l
Power
170 KM @ 5800 obr./min
Torque
222 Nm @ 4300 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
62 l
Minimum trunk capacity
312 l
Curb weight
1310 kg
Gross weight
1710 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4325 mm
Width
1645 mm
Height
1370 mm
Wheelbase
2570 mm
Front track
1405 mm
Rear track
1415 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Coil spring
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/65 R15
Rim size
15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

325i (171 KM)

Gasoline · 1985–1986

Engine power
171 KM
Torque
226 Nm
Engine displacement
2,494 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.7 s
Maximum speed
216 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 3
Version
Seria 3 Cabrio (E30)
Engine
325i (171 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1985
End of production
1986
Body type
Convertible
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
216 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.7 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
12.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M20B25
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2494 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
10.5 l
Power
171 KM @ 5800 obr./min
Torque
226 Nm @ 4000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
62 l
Minimum trunk capacity
311 l
Curb weight
1310 kg
Gross weight
1710 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4321 mm
Width
1641 mm
Height
1369 mm
Wheelbase
2570 mm
Front track
1410 mm
Rear track
1420 mm
Ground clearance
125 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Tire size
195/65 R14
Rim size
14
ABS
no

Selected engine version

320i (129 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1985–1986

Engine power
129 KM
Torque
164 Nm
Engine displacement
1,991 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
13.3 s
Maximum speed
194 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 3
Version
Seria 3 Cabrio (E30)
Engine
320i (129 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1985
End of production
1986
Body type
Convertible
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
194 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
13.3 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
13.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9.7 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M20B20
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1991 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
8.8
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4.25 l
Coolant capacity
10.5 l
Power
129 KM @ 6000 obr./min
Torque
164 Nm @ 4300 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
62 l
Minimum trunk capacity
312 l
Curb weight
1280 kg
Gross weight
1680 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4325 mm
Width
1645 mm
Height
1370 mm
Wheelbase
2570 mm
Front track
1405 mm
Rear track
1415 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Coil spring
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/65 HR14
Rim size
14
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

325i (170 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1985–1986

Engine power
170 KM
Torque
222 Nm
Engine displacement
2,494 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.5 s
Maximum speed
210 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 3
Version
Seria 3 Cabrio (E30)
Engine
325i (170 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1985
End of production
1986
Body type
Convertible
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
210 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.5 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
13.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9.2 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M20B25
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2494 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Piston stroke
75 mm
Compression ratio
8.8
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4.25 l
Coolant capacity
10.5 l
Power
170 KM @ 5800 obr./min
Torque
222 Nm @ 4300 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
62 l
Minimum trunk capacity
312 l
Curb weight
1310 kg
Gross weight
1710 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4325 mm
Width
1645 mm
Height
1370 mm
Wheelbase
2570 mm
Front track
1405 mm
Rear track
1415 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Coil spring
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/65 VR15
Rim size
15
ABS
yes