Heavier E21 Pre Facelift

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jgteche21
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Heavier E21 Pre Facelift

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Hello everyone,
Does anyone know why a 1979 320i is 200 pounds heavier than a 1980 320i? When they both have the same options.


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Re: Heavier E21 Pre Facelift

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Pre facelift is less rigid so I guess they used less metal?
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No, the TS says it is the other way around. That the pre facelift is heavier.
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Interesting! So they found something to reduce weight, but where?
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Different engine? 2.0 vs 1.8?
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Re: Heavier E21 Pre Facelift

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Alloy vs steel wheels?
Also isnt the later engine using more Aluminium?
My guess is the door trims and dash were also lighter.
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