BMW 3 Series (E21) 315 (75 Hp) Technical specifications and fuel economy
BMW 3 Series (E21) 315 (75 Hp) has a urban fuel consumption of 10.5 l/100 km | 22.4 mpg US | 26.9 mpg UK extra urban fuel consumption of 6.8 l/100 km | 34.6 mpg US | 41.5 mpg UK BMW 3 Series (E21) 315 (75 Hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 14.8 sec. The maximum speed is 154 km/h | 96 mph.
BMW 3 Series (E21) 315 (75 Hp) Technical information
| BMW 3 Series (E21) 315 (75 Hp) General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand : | BMW |
| Model : | 3 Series |
| Generation : | 3 Series (E21) |
| Engine / modification : | 315 (75 Hp) |
| Production start : | 1981 year |
| Production end : | 1984 year |
| Coupe type : | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors : | 2 |
| Num. of seats : | 5 |
| BMW 3 Series (E21) 315 (75 Hp) Fuel economy (consumption) | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban : | 10.5 l/100 km | 22.4 mpg US | 26.9 mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban : | 6.8 l/100 km | 34.6 mpg US | 41.5 mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined : | |
| Fuel Type : | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume : | 58 l | 15.3 US gallons | 12.8 UK gallons |
| BMW 3 Series (E21) 315 (75 Hp) Performance | |
| Power : | 75 hp | 55 kW |
| Max power in : | 5800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed : | 154 km/h | 96 mph |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h : | 14.8 sec |
| Torque : | 110 Nm @ 3200 rpm. |
| BMW 3 Series (E21) 315 (75 Hp) Engine | |
| Model Engine : | M10 |
| Engine position : | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement : | 1573 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity : | 4.0 l |
| Fuel System : | Carburettor |
| Position of cylinders : | Inline |
| Valvetrain : | OHC |
| Number of cylinders : | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder : | 2 |
| Compression ratio : | 9.1 |
| Piston Stroke : | 71 mm |
| Cylinder Bore : | 84 mm |
| BMW 3 Series (E21) 315 (75 Hp) Transmission | |
| Wheel Drive : | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission) : | 4 |
| BMW 3 Series (E21) 315 (75 Hp) Chassis | |
| Length : | 4355 mm | 171.5 in |
| Width : | 1610 mm | 63.4 in |
| Height : | 1380 mm | 54.3 in |
| Wheelbase : | 2536 mm | 99.8 in |
| Front track : | 1366 mm | 53.8 in |
| Rear (Back) track : | 1373 mm | 54.1 in |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk) : | 404 l |
| Max weight : | 1440 kg | 3175 lbs |
| Front brakes : | Disc |
| Rear brakes : | Drum |
| Kerb Weight : | 1010 kg | 2227 lbs |
| Steering type : | Steering rack and pinion |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) : | 10.4 m |
| BMW 3 Series (E21) 315 (75 Hp) Tyres / Wheels | |
| Tire size : | 165/80 R13 |
| Wheel rims size : | R13 |
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