| Model E30 | 316/318 i/320 i/323 i |
| Engine type | In-line four-cylinder/In-line four-cylinder/In-line six-cylinder/In-line six-cylinder |
| Displacement (bore*stroke) | 1.767 cm³ (89 mm * 71 mm)/1.766 cm³ (88,9 mm * 71,1 mm)/1.991 cm³ (80 mm * 66 mm)/2.316 cm³ (80 mm * 76,8 mm) |
| Compression ratio | 9,5-9,8 : 1 (petrol) |
| Engine control | Overhead camshaft,
hanging valves (OHC) |
| Valves | 2 per cylinder |
| Cooling | Fluid, circulation pumps |
| Maximum torque | 140 Nm at 4.000 rpm/145 Nm at 4.500 rpm/170 Nm at 4.000 rpm/205 Nm at 4.000 rpm/td> |
| Maximum performance | 66 kW (89 HP) at 5.500 rpm/77 kW (104 HP) at 5.800 rpm/92 kW (125 HP) at 5.800 rpm/102 kW (139 HP) at 5.300 rpm/td> |
| Transmission | Manual four-speed, five-speed |
| Type | Front engine, longitudinal,
rear-wheel drive |
| Wheelbase | 2.570 mm |
| Suspension front | McPherson, coil springs |
| Suspension rear | Semi-trailing arms, coil springs |
| Brakes front | Discs, internally ventilated (optional) |
| Brakes rear | Drums |
| Brake | Servo |
| Tyres | 175/70 R 14 (5.0") or
195/60 VR 14 (5.5") |
| Length | 4.325 mm |
| Width | 1.645 mm |
| Height | 1.380 mm |
| cW-value (cross-section) | 0,39 (1,88 m²) |
| Kerb weight | 990-1.173 kg |
| Tank capacity | 55 liter |
| Top speed | 175 km/h/183 km/h/195 km/h/202 km/h |
| Year of construction | From 1983 |
Germany 1
BMW 3er