1980 BMW 320i specifications

1980 BMW 320i data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2563 mm 100.9 inches
Track/tread (front) 1388 mm 54.6 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1397 mm 55 inches
Length 4511 mm 177.6 inches
Width 1610 mm 63.4 inches
Height 1382 mm 54.4 inches
Ground clearance 145 mm 5.7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.76
Kerb weight 1112 kg 2452 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 58 litres 12.8 [15.3] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.8 litre
1766 cc
(107.768 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 89 × 71 mm
3.5 × 2.8 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.25
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(SAE net)
102 PS (101 bhp) (75 kW)
at 5800 rpm
maximum torque
(SAE net)
135 Nm (100 ft·lb) (13.8 kgm)
at 4500 rpm
Specific output
(SAE net)
42.6 kW/litre
58 ps/litre
57.2 bhp/litre
0.94 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAE net)
76.44 Nm/litre
0.92 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.8:1
Fuel system Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 960.6 kPa (139.3 psi)
Maximum RPM 6400 rpm
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 441.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 18.45 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 169 km/h (105 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
92.09 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 PS/kg
67.73 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 kW/kg
90.83 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
14.76 kg/kW
24.66 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 power assisted rack & pinion
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 SR 13
Tyres rear 185/70 SR 13
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Front brake diameter 255 mm
Rear brake diameter 250 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.81
Final drive ratio 3.91
general
Carfolio.com ID800910
Production total
Model code
Model family E21
RAC rating 19.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1980 BMW 320i added 2024-04-27.
Last modified 2024-04-27.

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2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1574 cm3/96.1cuin 75 PS 74 bhp 55 kW 1010 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1767 cm3/107.8cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1030 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1767 cm3/107.8cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1040 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1766 cm3/107.8cuin 102 PS 101 bhp 75 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1766 cm3/107.8cuin 102 PS 101 bhp 75 kW
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2 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2316 cm3/141.3cuin 143 PS 141 bhp 105 kW 1135 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 2316 cm3/141.3cuin 143 PS 141 bhp 105 kW 1135 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR A 2316 cm3/141.3cuin 143 PS 141 bhp 105 kW 1150 kg
BMW 320 -
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 122 PS 121 bhp 90 kW 1115 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR A 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 122 PS 120 bhp 89 kW 1130 kg
BMW 316 -
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1574 cm3/96.1cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 1020 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1766 cm3/107.8cuin 98 PS 97 bhp 72 kW 1010 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1766 cm3/107.8cuin 98 PS 97 bhp 72 kW 1030 kg
BMW 320 -
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 109 PS 108 bhp 80 kW 1030 kg
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
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW 1050 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4M 1921 cm3/117.2cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 75 kW 1170 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1585 cm3/96.7cuin 99 PS 98 bhp 73 kW 1040 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1993 cm3/121.6cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 74 kW 1215 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1993 cm3/121.6cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 74 kW 1200 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1993 cm3/121.6cuin 102 PS 101 bhp 75 kW 1185 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1993 cm3/121.6cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 74 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1993 cm3/121.6cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 74 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1993 cm3/121.6cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 74 kW 1215 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1993 cm3/121.6cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 74 kW 1200 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1993 cm3/121.6cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 74 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1993 cm3/121.6cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 74 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1993 cm3/121.6cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 74 kW 1215 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1993 cm3/121.6cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 74 kW 1200 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1993 cm3/121.6cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 74 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1993 cm3/121.6cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 74 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1993 cm3/121.6cuin 98 PS 97 bhp 72 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1993 cm3/121.6cuin 98 PS 97 bhp 72 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1993 cm3/121.6cuin 98 PS 97 bhp 72 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1993 cm3/121.6cuin 98 PS 97 bhp 72 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1750 cm3/106.8cuin 97 PS 96 bhp 72 kW 930 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 3A 1750 cm3/106.8cuin 97 PS 96 bhp 72 kW 935 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1750 cm3/106.8cuin 97 PS 96 bhp 72 kW 940 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 3A 1750 cm3/106.8cuin 97 PS 96 bhp 72 kW 945 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1750 cm3/106.8cuin 97 PS 96 bhp 72 kW 965 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 3A 1750 cm3/106.8cuin 97 PS 96 bhp 72 kW 970 kg
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2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 1829 cm3/111.6cuin 107 PS 106 bhp 79 kW 955 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1750 cm3/106.8cuin 98 PS 97 bhp 72 kW 930 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1949 cm3/118.9cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW 1080 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1818 cm3/110.9cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 78 kW 1025 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1585 cm3/96.7cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 75 kW 1145 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1769 cm3/108.0cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 75 kW 995 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1769 cm3/108.0cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 75 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1769 cm3/108.0cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 75 kW 1030 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1769 cm3/108.0cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 75 kW 1120 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1769 cm3/108.0cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 75 kW 1095 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1769 cm3/108.0cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 75 kW 1095 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1769 cm3/108.0cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1065 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1769 cm3/108.0cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1080 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 99 PS 98 bhp 73 kW 1145 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 99 PS 98 bhp 73 kW 1080 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 102 PS 101 bhp 75 kW 1205 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1025 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 995 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1050 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1140 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1095 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1110 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1120 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1120 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1110 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1105 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1105 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1595 cm3/97.3cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1060 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1595 cm3/97.3cuin 96 PS 95 bhp 71 kW 1045 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 1809 cm3/110.4cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1170 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 78 kW 1045 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 78 kW 1055 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW 1060 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1979 cm3/120.8cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 75 kW 1000 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1979 cm3/120.8cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 75 kW 1020 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1979 cm3/120.8cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 75 kW 1120 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 78 kW 1067 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1832 cm3/111.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 995 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 1832 cm3/111.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1015 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1972 cm3/120.3cuin 104 PS 103 bhp 77 kW 1138 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 96 PS 95 bhp 71 kW 1055 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 96 PS 95 bhp 71 kW 1065 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4OD 1979 cm3/120.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1130 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1979 cm3/120.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1130 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1979 cm3/120.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1130 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1979 cm3/120.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1000 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1979 cm3/120.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1979 cm3/120.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1000 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 1979 cm3/120.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW