BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 325e (122 Hp) 1983

General Information

Modification (Engine)

325e (122 Hp)

Start of production

1983 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

End of production

1987 year

Engine

Power

122 Hp @ 4250 rpm.

Power per litre

45.3 Hp/l

Engine location

Front, Longitudinal

Number of cylinders

Position of cylinders

Inline

Compression ratio

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Torque

230 Nm @ 3250 rpm.

Engine displacement

2693

Cylinder Bore

84 mm

Piston Stroke

81 mm

Engine oil capacity

4.3 l

Coolant

10.5 l

Fuel System

Carburettor

Valvetrain

SOHC

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1415 mm

Width

1645 mm

Height

1380 mm

Length

4325 mm

Front track

1407 mm

Front overhang

761 mm

Rear overhang

994 mm

Wheelbase

2570 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

140 mm

Performance Characteristics

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

10.1 sec

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

11.4 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

5.9 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

7.8 l

Maximum speed

193 km/h

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

9.6 sec

Volume and Weight

Max load

560 kg

Kerb Weight

1160 kg

Fuel tank capacity

55 l

Max. roof load

75 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

500 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

404 l

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1200 kg

Max. weight

1720 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

5 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Independent type McPherson

Rear suspension

Wishbone

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum

Wheel rims size

Tires size

195/65 R14

BMW 3 Series 325e (122 Hp)