1975 BMW 320i specifications

1975 BMW 320i data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors2
DesignerPaul Bracq
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2563 mm 100.9 inches
Track/tread (front) 1386 mm 54.6 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1399 mm 55.1 inches
Length 4355 mm 171.5 inches
Width 1610 mm 63.4 inches
Height 1380 mm 54.3 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.7
Kerb weight 1050 kg 2315 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 52 litres 11.4 [13.7] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 2 litre
1991 cc
(121.498 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 89 × 80 mm
3.5 × 3.15 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.11
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
125 PS (123 bhp) (92 kW)
at 5700 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
175 Nm (129 ft·lb) (17.8 kgm)
at 4350 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
46.1 kW/litre
62.6 ps/litre
61.8 bhp/litre
1.01 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
87.9 Nm/litre
1.06 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9.3:1
Fuel system Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1104.5 kPa (160.2 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 497.75 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 180 km/h (112 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
118.77 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 PS/kg
87.35 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 kW/kg
117.14 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
11.45 kg/kW
19.12 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 5½J x 13 H2
Wheel size rear 5½J x 13 H2
Tyres front 185/70 HR 13
Tyres rear 185/70 HR 13
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr-S
Front brake diameter 255 mm
Rear brake diameter 250 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.64
general
Carfolio.com ID319264
Production total
Model code
Model family E21
RAC rating 19.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1975 BMW 320i added 2013-03-01.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

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2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1766 cm3/107.8cuin 98 PS 97 bhp 72 kW 1030 kg
BMW 320 -
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2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 109 PS 108 bhp 80 kW 1050 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW 1182 kg
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2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 2292 cm3/139.9cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW 1190 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 2292 cm3/139.9cuin 120 PS 118 bhp 88 kW 1190 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2292 cm3/139.9cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 2292 cm3/139.9cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW 1175 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 2292 cm3/139.9cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 130 PS 128 bhp 95 kW 1200 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 130 PS 128 bhp 95 kW 1220 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 130 PS 128 bhp 95 kW 1210 kg
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW 1080 kg
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW 1080 kg
Saab 99 EMS -
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 130 PS 128 bhp 95 kW 1060 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 130 PS 128 bhp 95 kW 1065 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 130 PS 128 bhp 95 kW 1065 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 130 PS 128 bhp 95 kW 1050 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 130 PS 128 bhp 95 kW 1065 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 130 PS 128 bhp 95 kW 1070 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 130 PS 128 bhp 95 kW 1070 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 130 PS 128 bhp 95 kW 1075 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW 1175 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW 1170 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW 1175 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW 1170 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW 1170 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW 1165 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW 1170 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW 1165 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 130 PS 128 bhp 95 kW 1050 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 130 PS 128 bhp 95 kW 1065 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 130 PS 128 bhp 95 kW 1045 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 130 PS 128 bhp 95 kW 1070 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 130 PS 128 bhp 95 kW 1085 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 130 PS 128 bhp 95 kW 1090 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW 1155 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW 1150 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW 1170 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW 1165 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW 1120 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW 1115 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW 1160 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW 1155 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW 1175 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW 1170 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW 1125 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW 1120 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2279 cm3/139.1cuin 118 PS 116 bhp 87 kW 1245 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 2279 cm3/139.1cuin 118 PS 116 bhp 87 kW