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Heavier E21 Pre Facelift

Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2017 4:47 am
by jgteche21
Hello everyone,
Does anyone know why a 1979 320i is 200 pounds heavier than a 1980 320i? When they both have the same options.

Re: Heavier E21 Pre Facelift

Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2017 11:03 am
by Jeroen
Pre facelift is less rigid so I guess they used less metal?

Re: Heavier E21 Pre Facelift

Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2017 11:11 am
by Wilmo
No, the TS says it is the other way around. That the pre facelift is heavier.

Re: Heavier E21 Pre Facelift

Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2017 12:00 pm
by Jeroen
Interesting! So they found something to reduce weight, but where?

Re: Heavier E21 Pre Facelift

Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2017 5:23 pm
by uwbuurman
Different engine? 2.0 vs 1.8?

Re: Heavier E21 Pre Facelift

Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2017 1:37 pm
by Lee callaghan
Alloy vs steel wheels?
Also isnt the later engine using more Aluminium?
My guess is the door trims and dash were also lighter.