BMW 3 Series (E21) 315 (75 Hp) 1982

General Information

Modification (Engine)

315 (75 Hp)

Start of production

1982 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

End of production

1983 year

Engine

Power

75 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Power per litre

47.7 Hp/l

Engine location

Front, Longitudinal

Number of cylinders

Position of cylinders

Inline

Compression ratio

9.5

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Torque

110 Nm @ 3200 rpm.

Engine displacement

1573

Engine oil capacity

4 l

Coolant

7.2 l

Fuel System

Carburettor

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1373 mm

Width

1610 mm

Height

1380 mm

Length

4355 mm

Front track

1366 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

0.3

Wheelbase

2563 mm

Performance Characteristics

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

14.8 sec

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

10.5 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

6.8 l

Maximum speed

154 km/h

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

14.1 sec

Volume and Weight

Max load

430 kg

Kerb Weight

1010 kg

Fuel tank capacity

58 l

Max. roof load

75 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

500 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

460 l

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1200 kg

Max. weight

1440 kg

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

4 gears, manual transmission

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum

Wheel rims size

5J x 13

BMW 3 Series 315 (75 Hp)