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BMW 3 Series E21 320 (4-Man) (1979 – 1981)



This BMW 3 Series E21 320 (4-Man) model was produced in the period between Aug-1979 and Dec-1981 model years. Also, this BMW is 5 seats 2 doors middle class (bmw 3 series) sedan (saloon).
Overview
Model:

BMW 320 (4-Man) (Aug-1979 – Dec-1981)

Body Style:

Sedan (Saloon), 2 doors, 5 seats

Engine:

Petrol (Gasoline), Straight 6, 1990 ccm

Power:

122 Hp @ 6000 rpm / 90 kW @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

160 Nm @ 4000 rpm

Speed:

10,7 s 0-100 km/h, max.speed 181 km/h

Fuel Consumption:

Urban: 13,0 l/100km
Highway: 7,5 l/100km at 90 km/h and 10,1 l/100km at 120 km/h
Mixed: 10,2 l/100km

Base Price:

10712 Euro

Equipped with straight 6 petrol (gasoline) engine with 1990 ccm capacity it produces 122 Hp and 90 kW power at 6000 rpm and 160 Nm torque at 4000 rpm with top claim speed 181 km/h and acceleration 0-100 km/h in 10,7 s

General info

Brand BMW
Model series 3 Series (E21) Limousine (08/79 – 06/84)
Model 320 (4-Man)
Internal code E21
Model start Aug-1979
Model end Dec-1981
Model series start Aug-1979
Model series end Jun-1984
Body type Sedan (Saloon)
Vehicle class Middle Class (BMW 3 Series)
Number of doors 2
Number of seats 5

Performance and Emissions

This BMW 320 produces 122 Hp and 90 kW power at 6000 rpm and 160 Nm torque at 4000 rpm with top claim speed 181 km/h and acceleration 0-100 km/h in 10,7 s

Power 90 kW / 122 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque 160 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Acceleration 10,7 s
Top speed 181 km/h
Fuel consumption city 13,0 l/100km
Fuel consumption highway 7,5 l/100km at 90 km/h and 10,1 l/100km at 120 km/h
Fuel consumption mixed 10,2 l/100km
CO2 emissions
Emissions category Without catalytic converter
Fuel tank size 58 l

Official fuel consumption is 13,0 l/100km in the city, 7,5 l/100km on the highway and 10,2 l/100km in the mixed circle on the Super Plus fuel type.

Dimensions & Weights

Wheelbase 2563 mm
Length 4355 mm
Width 1610 mm
Height 1380 mm
Turning circle 10,3 m
Luggage volume 404 l
Curb weight 1090 kg
Gross weight 1520 kg
Payload 430 kg
Towing capacity braked 12% 1200 kg
Towing capacity unbracked 500 kg
Vertical load N.A.
Roof load 75 kg

Engine

Engine type Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel type Super Plus
Injection type Carburettor
Fuel system 1 Solex 4 A 1 carburettor
Aspiration Naturally aspirated
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 1990 ccm
Valve gear SOHC (Single Overhead Camshaft)
Valves total 12 valves total, 2 per cylinder

Transmission

Drivetrain Rear wheel drive
Gearbox type Manual transmission, 4 speed
Start / stop system –
Shift indicator –

Suspension, brakes and tyres

For the better road holding, handling behaviour and ride confort in the chassis construction it has independent macpherson strut, coil springs front suspension and independent semi-trailing arm, coil springs rear suspension with discs brakes on the front axle and drum brakes on the rear. Stock tire sizes are 185/70r13h front and 185/70r13h rear.

Front suspension Independent Macpherson strut, Coil springs
Rear suspension Independent Semi-trailing arm, Coil springs
Front brakes Discs
Rear brake Drum brakes
Tire size front 185/70R13H
Tire size rear 185/70R13H
Tire pressure monitoring system –
Tire pressure control designation
Runflat –
Runflat designation

Safety equipment

Airbag driver –
Airbag passenger –
Front side airbag –
Front side airbag designation
Rear side airbag –
Rear side airbag designation
Front head airbag –
Front head airbag designation
Rear head airbag –
Rear head airbag designation
Airbag Other –
Airbag Other designation
Airbag deactivation –
Airbag deactivation designation
Pre-crash system –
Pre-Crash system designation
3-point belt rear center Standard
3-point belt rear center – designation Beckengurt
Rear headrests 96 Euro
Rear head restraints –
Active headrests –
Isofix –
Isofix designation
Child seat integrated –
ABS –
Brake assist –
Brake assist designation
City emergency brake assist –
Emergency brake Assist –
Collision warning –
Cornering brake control –
Traction control –
Drive slip regulation
Electronic stability program –
Driving dynamics control
Vehicle Dynamics Control – Trailer –
Charging status check –
Brake light dynamic –
Brake light dynamic designation
Active steering –
Fog lights 105 Euro
Cornering –
Headlights –
Variable light distribution –
Xenon headlights –
LED headlights –
Laser headlights –
Light sensor –
Rain sensor –
Auto distance control –
Automatic distance control designation
Traffic jam assistant –
Night view assist –
Pedestrian detection –
Drowsiness detection –
Lane departure –
Lane change assistant –
Emergency assistant –
Intersection assistant –
Intersection assistant –
Pedestrian protection system –
Traffic sign recognition –
Head-up display (HUD) –
Speed ​​limiter –
High-beam assistant –

Warranty

Warranty (vehicle) No
Paint warranty No
Rust warranty 6 Years
Additional warranty

Prices and additional equipment

Base price 10712 Euro
Air conditioner 1355 Euro
Central locking system –
Window lifter electr. Front –
Window lifter electr. Rear –
Parking aid –
Parking aid designation
Parking assistant –
Trailer assist –
Hill start assist –
Radio 304 Euro
Radio designation BMW Bavaria S
Navigation –
Navigation designation
Emergency function –
Alloy wheels 524 Euro
Leather interior –
Metallic paint 367 Euro

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