BMW
3-series E21, 1980> European model
Standard
specifications
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Engine |
323i |
320/6 |
318i |
316 |
315 |
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Production dates: |
11/77 - 01/82 |
08/77 - 08/82 |
08/80 - 12/82 |
08/80 - 12/81 |
02/81 - 08/82 |
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Units produced |
137.107* |
270.445 |
192.564 |
97.880 |
107.838 |
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*also see bottom of page |
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Type: |
inline watercooled 6 |
inline watercooled 6 |
inline watercooled 4 |
inline watercooled 4 |
inline watercooled 4 |
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Bore x Stroke mm |
80 x 76.8 |
80 x 66 |
89x71 |
89 x 71 |
84 x 71 |
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Displacement cc |
2315 |
1990 |
1766 |
1766 |
1573 |
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Valve Operation |
SOHC |
SOHC |
SOHC |
SOHC |
SOHC |
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Valves
/ cyl |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
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Compression
Ratio |
9.5
: 1 |
9.2
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10
: 1 |
9.5
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9.5
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Injection
/ Carburetor: |
Bosch
K-Jetronic |
Bosch
K-Jetronic |
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Max
Torque |
190Nm @ 4500 |
160Nm @ 4000 |
148Nm @ 4500 |
143Nm @ 4000 |
110Nm @ 3200 |
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BHP (DIN) |
143 @ 5800 |
122 @ 6000 |
105 @ 5800 |
90 @ 5500 |
75 @ 5800 |
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Max rev count (RPM) |
6400 |
6400 |
6400 |
6400 |
6400 |
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Engine type code |
M 20 |
M 20 |
M 10 |
M 10 |
M 10 |
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Timing by: |
belt |
belt |
chain |
chain |
chain |
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CO % |
1-2 |
1.5 |
1.1 |
1.0 |
1.5 |
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Idle speed (RPM) |
850-950 |
800-900 |
850-950 |
900 |
850-950 |
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Oil pressure |
0.5 to 1.2 bar at idle to over 4.0
bar running |
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Fan belt size (mm) |
9.5
x 950 |
9.5
x 950 |
9.5
x 975 (auto 950) |
9.5
x 875 (auto 850) |
9.5
x 875 |
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Alternator (Bosch) |
0120489718 (65A) |
0120489686 (55A) |
0120489718 (65A) |
0120489645 (45A) |
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with built in controller no. |
0192052004 |
0192052004 |
0192052004 |
0192052004 |
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Starter motor (Bosch) |
0001311125 |
0001311100 |
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Chassis and Drivetrain |
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Transmission |
5 speed manual |
4 speed manual |
4 speed manual |
4 speed manual |
4 speed manual |
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Front suspension |
MacPherson struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
MacPherson struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
MacPherson struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
MacPherson struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
MacPherson struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
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Rear suspension |
Semitrailing arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
Semitrailing arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
Semitrailing arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
Semitrailing arms, coil springs |
Semitrailing arms, coil springs |
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Axle Ratio |
3.45 |
3.64 |
3.91 |
3.91 |
4.10 |
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General |
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Wheelbase (mm) |
2563 |
2563 |
2563 |
2563 |
2563 |
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Track front/rear (mm) |
1388/1401 |
1387/1396 |
1366/1376 |
1366/1376 |
1366/1376 |
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Alignment (front toe in-mm) |
1.5 (+/- |
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Alignment (rear toe in -mm) |
2.0 (+/- |
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Brakes front/rear |
Vented disc / solid disc |
Solid disc / Drum |
Solid disc / Drum |
Solid disc / Drum |
Solid disc / Drum |
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Wheels/Tires |
steel 13"x5.5J / 185/70HR13 |
steel 13"x5.5J / 185/70HR13 |
steel 13"x5.5J / 185/70HR13 |
steel 13"x5.5J / 185/70HR13 |
steel 13"x5J / 165SR13 |
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Maximum Speed (kph)* |
201 |
180 |
173 |
167 |
160 |
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Acceleration 0-100 kph* |
8.3 |
10.0 |
11.5 |
12.5 |
14.0 |
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Weight (kgs) |
1110 |
1090 |
1030 |
1020 |
1010 |
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55 |
44 |
44 |
44 |
44 |
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Fuel consumption (DIN litres/100 km) - with standard 5 - gearbox |
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6.8 |
7.2 |
6.3 |
6.2 |
6.0 |
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9.1 |
9.6 |
8.4 |
8.3 |
8.2 |
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city |
12.8 |
13.0 |
10.4 |
11.0 |
10.5 |
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*figures from tests in leading German car magazines |
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Standard Equipment |
(including equipment of lower range models) |
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Tinted glass |
Model-badge in front grill |
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Chrome window frames |
Heated rear window |
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Power mirrors L+R |
Rev counter with integrated LED clock |
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Lighted glove compartment |
Power mirror L |
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Luxury interior trim, w/cloth door panels |
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Toolbox |
Bilux headlights |
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Dual halogen headlights H4 |
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Halogen headlights H4 |
Quartz clock |
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Lighted hood & bonnet |
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Integrated rear fog light |
Rear safelty belts: 2 auto, 1 manual |
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Electronic ignition |
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Options |
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Power steering rack 5-speed manual gearbox (eco or sports) 3-speed automatic gearbox Tinted glass Manual sunroof, metal Leather 3-spoke sports steering wheel Leather gear knob Headlights wipers Rev counter with integrated LED clock Alloy wheels (13") Rear headrests Recaro and/or leather seats Extended tool kit Powered antenna Power mirror R Fog lights (mounted under front bumper) Clearcoated metallic paint |
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All models |
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Valve clearances (cold) |
in (mm) |
out (mm) |
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Fuel tank (ltrs) |
58 (51+7) |
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4 cyl. > 81 |
.15 |
.20 |
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Cylinder head |
Aluminum |
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316 81> |
.20 |
.20 |
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Lubricant (motoroil) |
SAE
10W40 SE |
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318i
81> |
.20 |
.25 |
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Change
quantity 4 cyl. |
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all 6-cyl. |
.25 |
.25 |
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Change quantity 6 cyl. |
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Including oil filter add |
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Min. Brake disc thickness - front solid |
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Gearbox oil - manual |
SAE
80 |
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front vented |
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Change
quantity 4 sp. |
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- rear |
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Change
quantity 5 sp. |
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Handbr.
lever travel |
5-8 clicks |
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Gearbox oil - auto |
Dexron ATF |
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Firing order |
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Change
quantity auto |
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4 cylinder |
1 - 3 - 4 - 2 |
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Diff oil |
SAE 90 Transmission |
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6 cylinder |
1 - 5 - 3 - 6 - 2 - 4 |
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Change quantity diff |
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Power steering |
Dexron ATF 77 |
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Spark Plugs |
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Change
quantity |
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Bosch |
W 8 D or W 7 DC |
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Coolant
4-cylinder |
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Champion |
N
10 Y |
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Coolant
6-cylinder |
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Gap: |
0.6 +/- 0.1 mm |
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Brake / Clutch |
ATE/Castrol/DOT 4 |
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Fuel |
Leaded ROZ 98 |
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More production data:
Units produced total for all facelift
E21 3-series 1978-1985: 1.001.521
Units produced for all E21
(1975-1985): 1.355.495
Production data per year:
1975
: 43.349
1976 : 130.821
1977 : 166.218
1978 : 182.213
1979 : 186.973
1980 : 204.358
1981 : 226.960
1982 : 181.254
1983 : 33.349
In detail:
323i
production data: