BMW 3 Series Sedan (E21)
315 (75 Hp)
1981 – 1984 · Petrol · Rear-wheel drive · 4-speed manual
- Power
- 75 Hp
- 0–100 km/h
- 14.8 s
- Top speed
- 154 km/h96 mph
- Combined
- —
General information
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Generation
- 3 Series Sedan (E21)
- Modification (Engine)
- 315 (75 Hp)
- Start of production
- 1981
- End of production
- 1984
- Powertrain architecture
- Internal combustion engine
- Body type
- Sedan
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 2
Performance specs
- Fuel consumption (urban)
- 10.5 l/100 km22.4 mpg
- Fuel consumption (extra urban)
- 6.8 l/100 km34.6 mpg
- Fuel type
- Petrol (Gasoline)
- Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
- 14.8 s
- Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (calculated)
- 14.1 s
- Acceleration 0 - 200 km/h
- /
- Maximum speed
- 154 km/h96 mph
- Weight-to-power ratio
- 13.5 kg/Hp29.8 lb/Hp
- Weight-to-torque ratio
- 9.2 kg/Nm27.5 lb/lb-ft
Engine specs
- Power
- 75 Hp
- Power at
- 5800 rpm
- Power per litre
- 47.7
- Torque
- 110 Nm81 lb-ft
- Torque at
- 3200 rpm
- Engine layout
- Front, longitudinal
- Engine model/code
- M10B16
- Engine displacement
- 1573 cm³1573 cm³ (96 cu in)
- Number of cylinders
- 4
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Cylinder bore
- 84 mm3.3 in
- Piston stroke
- 71 mm2.8 in
- Compression ratio
- 9.1 : 1
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 2
- Fuel injection system
- Carburettor
- Engine aspiration
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Engine oil capacity
- 4 l1.1 gal
- Coolant
- 7.2 l1.9 gal
Space, volume and weights
- Kerb weight
- 1010 kg2227 lb
- Max. weight
- 1440 kg3175 lb
- Max load
- 430 kg948 lb
- Trunk (boot) space - minimum
- 404 l106.7 gal
- Fuel tank capacity
- 58 l15.3 gal
- Max. roof load
- 75 kg165 lb
Dimensions
- Length
- 4355 mm171.5 in
- Width
- 1610 mm63.4 in
- Height
- 1380 mm54.3 in
- Wheelbase
- 2536 mm99.8 in
- Front track
- 1366 mm53.8 in
- Rear (Back) track
- 1373 mm54.1 in
- Minimum turning circle
- 10.4 m34.1 ft
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension
- Drive wheel
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears and type of gearbox
- 4 gears, manual transmission
- Front brakes
- Disc
- Rear brakes
- Drum
- Steering type
- Steering rack and pinion
- Tires size
- 165/80 R13
- Wheel rims size
- 13