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BMW 320is {E30}

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 93.40 mm × 72.65 mm 3.68 in × 2.86 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 2 litre 1991 cc (121.498 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 10.80:1
Fuel system Bo ML Motronic fuel inj.
Maximum power
0-50 mph 5.50 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 7.50 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km 28.10 s
Top speed 231 km/h (144 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 155.17 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1325.4 kPa (192.2 psi)
Specific torque 105.47 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.29
Unitary capacity 497.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2570 mm
wheelbase 101.2 in
Length (milimeters) 4325 mm
Length (inches) 170.3 in
Width (milimeters) 1645 mm
Width (inches) 64.8 in
Height (milimeters) 1380 mm
Height (inches) 54.3 in
L:W ratio 1.68
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1218 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2685 lb
Weight distribuiton 52.10 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 70 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 15.4 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 18.5 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.340
Frontal area 1.86 m2
Cx 0.63

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion PAS
Turns lock-to-lock 3.000
Turning circle 10.90 m
Tyres
Wheels 6.5J x 14
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.46

General information

RAC rating 21.6
Number made
Model code E30
Model family E30
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1987 BMW 320is {E30} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1987

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