BMW 3 Series (E21) 315 (75 Hp) Specs

BMW LogoBMW 3 Series (E21) 315 (75 Hp) has been in production since 1981 - 1984. Cars comes in Sedan body types and can be suited with Petrol (Gasoline) engine types with a volume of 1.6L liters, engines produces a power of 75 Hp. Fuel consumption of BMW 3 Series (E21) 315 (75 Hp) is 10.5 l/100 km. The overall dimensions of the car are 4355x1610x1380 mm, and the weight is from 1010 kg.

BMW 3 Series (E21) 315 (75 Hp) 1981 - 1984
BMW 3 Series (E21) 315 (75 Hp) 1981 - 1984
BMW 3 Series (E21) 315 (75 Hp) 1981 - 1984
BMW 3 Series (E21) 315 (75 Hp) 1981 - 1984
BMW 3 Series (E21) 315 (75 Hp) 1981 - 1984


General data

Generation3 Series (E21)
Modification315 (75 Hp)
Start of production1981 year
End of production1984 year
Powertrain ArchitectureInternal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats5
Doors2
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)
ModelM10

Fuel consumption (economy), emissions

Fuel consumption - urban10.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - extra urban6.8 l/100 km

Performance specs

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (0 - 62 mph)14.8 sec
Maximum speed154 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio13.5 kg/Hp, 74.3 Hp/tonne

Engine technical data

Power75 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre47.7 Hp/l
Torque110 Nm @ 3200 rpm.
Engine locationFront, Longitudinal
Engine displacement1573 cm3
Number of cylinders4
Position of cylindersInline
Cylinder Bore84 mm
Piston Stroke71 mm
Compression ratio9.1
Number of valves per cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Engine aspirationNaturally aspirated engine
ValvetrainOHC
Engine oil capacity4.0 l

Suspension and brakes specs

Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelRear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission)4
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDrum
Steering typeSteering rack and pinion
Tires size165/80 R13
Wheel rims sizeR13

Dimensions

Length4355 mm
Width1610 mm
Height1380 mm
Wheelbase2536 mm
Front track1366 mm
Rear (Back) track1373 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)10.4 m

Weights, volume and space

Kerb Weight1010 kg
Max. weight1440 kg
Max load430 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum404 l
Fuel tank capacity58 l