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(1987 model)
2-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 16-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 1991 cm3 / 121.5 cu in / 121.5 cu in, 140.9 kW / 189.0 hp / 189.0 hp @ 6900 rpm / 6900 rpm / 6900 rpm, 210.0 N·m / 154.9 lb·ft / 154.9 lb·ft @ 4900 rpm / 4900 rpm / 4900 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 231 km/h / 144 mph / 144 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1987 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 320is | Issued until | |
| Serie | 3 | Number made | |
| Model family | E30 | Body construction | |
| Model code | E30 | Body designation | |
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | 4450 l / 157.15 cu ft / 157.15 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4325 mm / 170.3 in / 170.3 in | Total (curb) weight | 1218 kg / 2685 lb / 2685 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1645 mm / 64.8 in / 64.8 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1380 mm / 54.3 in / 54.3 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2570 mm / 101.2 in / 101.2 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1407 mm / 55.4 in / 55.4 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1415 mm / 55.7 in / 55.7 in | Weight distribution (front) | 52.1 % / 52.1 % / 52.1 % |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 70 l / 15.4 UK gal / 18.5 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.68 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | 0.34 | Frontal area (A) | 1.86 m2 / 20.0 sq ft / 20.0 sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | 0.63 m2 / 6.8 sq ft / 6.8 sq ft | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) | 15.7 kW / 21.0 hp / 21.0 hp |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) (Inline, 4 cylinder) | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMW | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 93.4 mm / 3.68 in / 3.68 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 72.7 mm / 2.86 in / 2.86 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.29 | |
| Fuel supply | Bo ML Motronic fuel inj. | Engine displacement | 1991 cm3 / 121.5 cu in / 121.5 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Unitary capacity | 497.75 cm3/cylinder / 30.375 cu in/cylinder / 30.375 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 10.8 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 140.9 kW / 189.0 hp / 189.0 hp at 6900 rpm / 6900 rpm / 6900 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 210.0 N·m / 154.9 lb·ft / 154.9 lb·ft at 4900 rpm / 4900 rpm / 4900 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 70.7 kW / 94.8 hp / 94.8 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 70.8 kW/l / 1.555 bhp/cu in / 1.555 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 105.5 N·m/l / 0.92 lb·ft/cu in / 0.92 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.46 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 5.50 s / 5.50 s / 5.50 s | Top (maximal) speed | 231 km/h / 144 mph / 144 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 155.2 kW/ton / 117.6 bhp/ton / 117.6 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 7.50 s / 7.50 s / 7.50 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) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | ||
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion PAS | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3 | Turning circle | 10.9 m / 35.8 ft / 35.8 ft |
| Suspension front | Independent, MacPherson strut, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) | Suspension rear | Independent, Semi-trailing arm, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) |
| Wheels front | 6.5J x 14 | Wheels rear | 6.5J x 14 |
| Tyres front | 235/65-R17 | Tyres rear | 225/50-VR16 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 320is
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