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BMW Seria 3 Coupé (E30, facelift 1987)

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Engine versions

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5 versions · 5 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
320i (129 KM) Selected Gasoline 129 KM 1987–1991
325i (170 KM) Selected Gasoline 170 KM 1987–1991
316i (99 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 99 KM 1988–1991
316i (102 KM) Selected Gasoline 102 KM 1987–1988
318i (113 KM) Selected Gasoline 113 KM 1987–1991

Selected engine version

320i (129 KM)

Gasoline · 1987–1991

Engine power
129 KM
Torque
164 Nm
Engine displacement
1,990 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.6 s
Maximum speed
197 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 3
Version
Seria 3 Coupé (E30, facelift 1987)
Engine
320i (129 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1987
End of production
1991
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
197 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.6 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
12.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9.7 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
Valvetrain
SOHC
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
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.37
Minimum trunk capacity
425 l
Curb weight
1125 kg
Gross weight
1585 kg
Roof load
75 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1200 kg
Trailer load without brakes
500 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4325 mm
Width
1645 mm
Height
1380 mm
Wheelbase
2570 mm
Front track
1407 mm
Rear track
1415 mm
Turning circle
10.5 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Independent McPherson type
Rear suspension
Trailing arm
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Tire size
195/65 R14
Rim size
5.5J x 14
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

325i (170 KM)

Gasoline · 1987–1991

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

Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 3
Version
Seria 3 Coupé (E30, facelift 1987)
Engine
325i (170 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1987
End of production
1991
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
218 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.3 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
12.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
7.2 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
Valvetrain
SOHC
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
64 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.36
Minimum trunk capacity
404 l
Curb weight
1180 kg
Gross weight
1640 kg
Roof load
75 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1200 kg
Trailer load without brakes
500 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4325 mm
Width
1645 mm
Height
1380 mm
Wheelbase
2570 mm
Front track
1407 mm
Rear track
1415 mm
Turning circle
10.5 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Independent McPherson type
Rear suspension
Trailing arm
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Tire size
195/65 R14
Rim size
5.5J x 14
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

316i (99 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1988–1991

Engine power
99 KM
Torque
141 Nm
Engine displacement
1,596 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 3
Version
Seria 3 Coupé (E30, facelift 1987)
Engine
316i (99 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1988
End of production
1991
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
M40B16
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1596 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Piston stroke
72 mm
Compression ratio
9.7
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4 l
Coolant capacity
6 l
Power
99 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
141 Nm @ 4250 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
55 l
Minimum trunk capacity
425 l
Curb weight
kg
Gross weight
1655 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4321 mm
Width
1641 mm
Height
1379 mm
Wheelbase
2570 mm
Front track
1410 mm
Rear track
1420 mm
Ground clearance
140 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
ABS
no

Selected engine version

316i (102 KM)

Gasoline · 1987–1988

Engine power
102 KM
Torque
140 Nm
Engine displacement
1,766 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
12.1 s
Maximum speed
182 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 3
Version
Seria 3 Coupé (E30, facelift 1987)
Engine
316i (102 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1987
End of production
1988
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
182 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
12.1 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
10.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
8.6 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M10B18
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1766 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
89 mm
Piston stroke
71 mm
Compression ratio
8.2
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4 l
Coolant capacity
6 l
Power
102 KM @ 5800 obr./min
Torque
140 Nm @ 4500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
55 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.35
Minimum trunk capacity
425 l
Curb weight
1065 kg
Gross weight
1525 kg
Roof load
75 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1200 kg
Trailer load without brakes
500 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4325 mm
Width
1645 mm
Height
1380 mm
Wheelbase
2570 mm
Front track
1407 mm
Rear track
1415 mm
Turning circle
10.5 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Independent McPherson type
Rear suspension
Trailing arm
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Tire size
175/70 R14
Rim size
5.5J x 14
ABS
no

Selected engine version

318i (113 KM)

Gasoline · 1987–1991

Engine power
113 KM
Torque
162 Nm
Engine displacement
1,795 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.8 s
Maximum speed
188 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 3
Version
Seria 3 Coupé (E30, facelift 1987)
Engine
318i (113 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1987
End of production
1991
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
188 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.8 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
10.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
8.5 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M40B18
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1795 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Piston stroke
81 mm
Compression ratio
8.8
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4 l
Coolant capacity
6 l
Power
113 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
162 Nm @ 4500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
55 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.36
Minimum trunk capacity
425 l
Curb weight
1065 kg
Gross weight
1525 kg
Roof load
75 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1200 kg
Trailer load without brakes
500 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4325 mm
Width
1645 mm
Height
1380 mm
Wheelbase
2570 mm
Front track
1407 mm
Rear track
1415 mm
Turning circle
10.5 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Independent McPherson type
Rear suspension
Trailing arm
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Tire size
195/65 R14
Rim size
5.5J x 14
ABS
no