BMW 3 Series Sedan (E21)
320 (122 Hp)
1977 – 1982 · Petrol · Rear-wheel drive · 5-speed manual
- Power
- 122 Hp
- 0–100 km/h
- 10.0 s
- Top speed
- 180 km/h112 mph
- Combined
- 9.6 l/100 km24.5 mpg
General information
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Generation
- 3 Series Sedan (E21)
- Modification (Engine)
- 320 (122 Hp)
- Start of production
- 1977
- End of production
- 1982
- Powertrain architecture
- Internal combustion engine
- Body type
- Sedan
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 2
Performance specs
- Fuel consumption (urban)
- 13.0 l/100 km18.1 mpg
- Fuel consumption (extra urban)
- 7.2 l/100 km32.7 mpg
- Fuel consumption (combined)
- 9.6 l/100 km24.5 mpg
- Fuel type
- Petrol (Gasoline)
- Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
- 10.0 s
- Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (calculated)
- 9.5 s
- Acceleration 0 - 200 km/h
- /
- Maximum speed
- 180 km/h112 mph
- Weight-to-power ratio
- 8.9 kg/Hp19.6 lb/Hp
- Weight-to-torque ratio
- 6.8 kg/Nm20.3 lb/lb-ft
Engine specs
- Power
- 122 Hp
- Power at
- 6000 rpm
- Power per litre
- 61.3
- Torque
- 160 Nm118 lb-ft
- Torque at
- 4000 rpm
- Engine layout
- Front, longitudinal
- Engine model/code
- M20B20
- Engine displacement
- 1990 cm³1990 cm³ (121 cu in)
- Number of cylinders
- 6
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Cylinder bore
- 80 mm3.1 in
- Piston stroke
- 66 mm2.6 in
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 2
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-port manifold injection
- Engine aspiration
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Engine oil capacity
- 4.25 l1.1 gal
Space, volume and weights
- Kerb weight
- 1090 kg2403 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
- 2563 mm100.9 in
- Front track
- 1366 mm53.8 in
- Rear (Back) track
- 1373 mm54.1 in
- Ride height (ground clearance)
- 145 mm5.7 in
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension
- Drive wheel
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears and type of gearbox
- 5 gears, manual transmission
- Front brakes
- Disc
- Rear brakes
- Disc
- Steering type
- Steering rack and pinion