(1986 model)
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1986 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 325i | 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 | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1645 mm / 64.8 in / 64.8 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.68 |
| Height | 1380 mm / 54.3 in / 54.3 in | Total (curb) weight | 1176 kg / 2593 lb / 2593 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2570 mm / 101.2 in / 101.2 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1407 mm / 55.4 in / 55.4 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1415 mm / 55.7 in / 55.7 in | Fuel capacity |
| 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 | 84.0 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 75.0 mm / 2.95 in / 2.95 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.12 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 2494 cm3 / 152.2 cu in / 152.2 cu in | |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Unitary capacity | 415.67 cm3/cylinder / 25.366 cu in/cylinder / 25.366 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 9.7 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 127.5 kW / 173.4 hp / 173.4 hp at 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 222.0 Nm / 163.7 lbft / 163.7 lbft at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 125.8 kW / 171.0 bhp / 171.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 68.6 kW/l / 1.528 bhp/cu in / 1.528 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 89.01 Nm/l / 0.779 lbft/cu in / 0.779 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.81 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.64 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 5.00 s / 5.00 s / 5.00 s | Top (maximal) speed | 211 km/h / 131 mph / 131 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 7.20 s / 7.20 s / 7.20 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 145.41 kW/ton / 197.70 bhp/ton / 197.70 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | 20.80 s / 20.80 s / 20.80 s | 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.LW.TrLi. | Suspension rear | I.CS.STA.ARB. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | disc, servo-assisted |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 325i
