BMW 320i Automatik (Sep-1985 – Sep-1987)
Sedan (Saloon), 4 doors, 5 seats
Petrol (Gasoline), Straight 6, 1990 ccm
129 Hp @ 6000 rpm / 95 kW @ 6000 rpm
174 Nm @ 4000 rpm
12,0 s 0-100 km/h, max.speed 192 km/h
Urban: 11,3 l/100km
Highway: 6,3 l/100km at 90 km/h and 8,2 l/100km at 120 km/h
Mixed: 8,6 l/100km
16055 Euro
Equipped with straight 6 petrol (gasoline) engine with 1990 ccm capacity it produces 129 Hp and 95 kW power at 6000 rpm and 174 Nm torque at 4000 rpm with top claim speed 192 km/h and acceleration 0-100 km/h in 12,0 s
General info
| Brand | BMW |
| Model series | 3 Series (E30) Limousine (12/82 – 09/87) |
| Model | 320i Automatik |
| Internal code | E30 |
| Model start | Sep-1985 |
| Model end | Sep-1987 |
| Model series start | Dec-1982 |
| Model series end | Sep-1987 |
| Body type | Sedan (Saloon) |
| Vehicle class | Middle Class (BMW 3 Series) |
| Number of doors | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 |
Performance and Emissions
This BMW 320i produces 129 Hp and 95 kW power at 6000 rpm and 174 Nm torque at 4000 rpm with top claim speed 192 km/h and acceleration 0-100 km/h in 12,0 s
| Power | 95 kW / 129 hp @ 6000 rpm |
| Torque | 174 Nm @ 4000 rpm |
| Acceleration | 12,0 s |
| Top speed | 192 km/h |
| Fuel consumption city | 11,3 l/100km |
| Fuel consumption highway | 6,3 l/100km at 90 km/h and 8,2 l/100km at 120 km/h |
| Fuel consumption mixed | 8,6 l/100km |
| CO2 emissions | |
| Emissions category | Without catalytic converter |
| Fuel tank size | 55 l |
Official fuel consumption is in the city, on the highway and in the mixed circle. Emission category is Without catalytic converter on the Super fuel type.
Dimensions & Weights
| Wheelbase | 2570 mm |
| Length | 4325 mm |
| Width | 1645 mm |
| Height | 1380 mm |
| Turning circle | 10,5 m |
| Luggage volume | 425 l |
| Curb weight | 1120 kg |
| Gross weight | 1560 kg |
| Payload | 440 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 |
| Injection type | Indirect injection |
| Fuel system | |
| 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 | Automatic 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 195/65r14h front and 195/65r14h 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 | 195/65R14H |
| Tire size rear | |
| Tire pressure monitoring system | – |
| Tire pressure control designation | |
| Runflat | – |
| Runflat designation |
Safety equipment
| Airbag driver | 1176 Euro |
| 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 | Lap belt |
| Rear headrests | 107 Euro |
| Rear head restraints | – |
| Active headrests | – |
| Isofix | – |
| Isofix designation | |
| Child seat integrated | – |
| ABS | 1682 Euro |
| 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 | 118 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 | 16055 Euro |
| Air conditioner | 1444 Euro |
| Central locking system | 289 Euro |
| Window lifter electr. Front | 419 Euro |
| Window lifter electr. Rear | 767 Euro |
| Parking aid | – |
| Parking aid designation | |
| Parking assistant | – |
| Trailer assist | – |
| Hill start assist | – |
| Radio | 381 Euro |
| Radio designation | BMW Bavaria C |
| Navigation | – |
| Navigation designation | |
| Emergency function | – |
| Alloy wheels | 629 Euro |
| Leather interior | 1007 Euro |
| Metallic paint | 424 Euro |
Best car I have had, beats the Mercedes 2.3.-16v Cosworth, (I have both) for reliability and ease of maintenance but looses out on interior and comfort and certainly performance.