(1985 model)
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1985 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 333i | Issued until | |
| Serie | 3 | Number made | |
| Model family | E30 | Body construction | |
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4325 mm / 170.3 in / 170.3 in | Ground clearance | 93 mm / 3.7 in / 3.7 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1645 mm / 64.8 in / 64.8 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.68 |
| Height | 1350 mm / 53.1 in / 53.1 in | Total (curb) weight | 1256 kg / 2769 lb / 2769 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2570 mm / 101.2 in / 101.2 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1421 mm / 55.9 in / 55.9 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1429 mm / 56.3 in / 56.3 in | Fuel capacity | 75 l / 16.5 UK gal / 19.8 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 12 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMW | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 89.0 mm / 3.50 in / 3.50 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 86.0 mm / 3.39 in / 3.39 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.03 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 7 | Engine displacement | 3210 cm3 / 195.9 cu in / 195.9 cu in |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Unitary capacity | 535.00 cm3/cylinder / 32.648 cu in/cylinder / 32.648 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | wet | Compression ratio | 10.0 : 1 |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 144.7 kW / 196.7 hp / 196.7 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 285.0 Nm / 210.2 lbft / 210.2 lbft at 4300 rpm / 4300 rpm / 4300 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | 6300 rpm / 6300 rpm / 6300 rpm |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 142.7 kW / 194.0 bhp / 194.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 60.4 kW/l / 1.346 bhp/cu in / 1.346 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 88.79 Nm/l / 0.777 lbft/cu in / 0.777 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1.00 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 2.93 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 5.19 s / 5.19 s / 5.19 s | Top (maximal) speed | 231 km/h / 144 mph / 144 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 154.46 kW/ton / 210.01 bhp/ton / 210.01 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 7.23 s / 7.23 s / 7.23 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.S.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.STA.ARB. |
| Wheels front | 7J x 16 | Wheels rear | 7J x 16 |
| Tyres front | 195/50 VR 16 | Tyres rear | 195/50 VR 16 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | disc, servo-assisted |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 333i
