BMW 3 Series (E21) 315 (75 Hp)

BMW 3 Series (E21) 315 (75 Hp) Technical information

General information
1573 cm3 75 hp 55 kW 14.8 sec 154 km/h 96 mph 1010 kg 2227 lbs Compare this car with other cars
Brand :	BMW
Model :	3 Series
Generation :	3 Series (E21)
Engine / modification :	315 (75 Hp)
Production start :	1981 year
Production end :	1984 year
Coupe type :	Sedan
Num. of Doors :	2
Num. of seats :	5
Fuel economy (consumption)
Fuel consumption / economy - urban :	10.5 l/100 km \| 22.4 mpg US \| 26.9 mpg UK
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban :	6.8 l/100 km \| 34.6 mpg US \| 41.5 mpg UK
Fuel consumption / economy - combined :
Fuel Type :	Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume :	58 l \| 15.3 US gallons \| 12.8 UK gallons
Performance
Power :	75 hp \| 55 kW
Max power in :	5800 rpm.
Maximum speed :	154 km/h \| 96 mph
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h :	14.8 sec
Torque :	110 Nm @ 3200 rpm.
Engine
Model Engine :	M10
Engine position :	Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement :	1573 cm3
Engine oil capacity :	4.0 l
Fuel System :	Carburettor
Position of cylinders :	Inline
Valvetrain :	OHC
Number of cylinders :	4
Number of valves per cylinder :	2
Compression ratio :	9.1
Piston Stroke :	71 mm
Cylinder Bore :	84 mm
Transmission
Wheel Drive :	Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission) :	4
Chassis
Length :	4355 mm \| 171.5 in
Width :	1610 mm \| 63.4 in
Height :	1380 mm \| 54.3 in
Wheelbase :	2536 mm \| 99.8 in
Front track :	1366 mm \| 53.8 in
Rear (Back) track :	1373 mm \| 54.1 in
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk) :	404 l
Max weight :	1440 kg \| 3175 lbs
Front brakes :	Disc
Rear brakes :	Drum
Kerb Weight :	1010 kg \| 2227 lbs
Steering type :	Steering rack and pinion
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) :	10.4 m
Tyres / Wheels
Tire size :	165/80 R13
Wheel rims size :	R13
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