1986 BMW 325i specifications

1986 BMW 325i data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2570 mm 101.2 inches
Track/tread (front) 1407 mm 55.4 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1415 mm 55.7 inches
Length 4325 mm 170.3 inches
Width 1645 mm 64.8 inches
Height 1380 mm 54.3 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.68
Kerb weight 1209 kg 2665 lb
Weight distribution 52.4% front
fuel tank capacity 55 litres 12.1 [14.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 2.5 litre
2494 cc
(152.193 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 84 × 75 mm
3.31 × 2.95 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.12
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 171 PS (169 bhp) (126 kW)
at 5800 rpm
maximum torque 226 Nm (167 ft·lb) (23 kgm)
at 4000 rpm
Specific output 50.5 kW/litre
68.7 ps/litre
67.8 bhp/litre
1.11 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 90.62 Nm/litre
1.1 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9.7:1
Fuel system Bosch ME-Motronic fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1138.7 kPa (165.2 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 415.67 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 5 s
Acceleration 0-60mph 7.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h 7.7 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph) 20.2 s
Standing quarter-mile 15.3 s
Standing kilometre 28.6 s
Maximum speed 222 km/h (138 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
141.73 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 PS/kg
104.24 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 kW/kg
139.78 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
9.59 kg/kW
16.02 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 6.4/8.1/12.2 l/100km 90 km/h / 120 km/h / urban
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km6.4/8.1/12.2 l/100km 90kmph/120kmph/urban
km/litre15.6/12.3/8.2 km/l 90kmph/120kmph/urban
UK MPG44.1/34.9/23.2 UK MPG 90kmph/120kmph/urban
US MPG36.8/29.0/19.3 US MPG 90kmph/120kmph/urban
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 4.000
Turning circle
Front suspension I.LW.TrLi.
Rear suspension I.CS.STA.ARB.
Wheel size front 5.5J x 14
Wheel size rear 5.5J x 14
Tyres front 195/65 VR 14
Tyres rear 195/65 VR 14
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.81
Final drive ratio 3.64
general
Carfolio.com ID31163
Production total
Model code
Model family E30
RAC rating 26.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1986 BMW 325i added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 1596 cm3/97.4cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1170 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4A 1596 cm3/97.4cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1190 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4A 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 113 PS 111 bhp 83 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 113 PS 111 bhp 83 kW 1180 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4A 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 113 PS 111 bhp 83 kW 1200 kg
4 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 2498 cm3/152.4cuin 118 PS 116 bhp 87 kW 1300 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 5M 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 113 PS 111 bhp 83 kW 1220 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 5M 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 129 PS 127 bhp 95 kW 1280 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4A 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 129 PS 127 bhp 95 kW 1300 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 136 PS 134 bhp 100 kW 1200 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 129 PS 127 bhp 95 kW 1125 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1596 cm3/97.4cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1122 kg
sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1596 cm3/97.4cuin 104 PS 103 bhp 77 kW 1065 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 129 PS 127 bhp 95 kW 1230 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4A 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 129 PS 127 bhp 95 kW 1250 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1180 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1180 kg
BMW E30 Touring -
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1270 kg
BMW 318i -
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 113 PS 111 bhp 83 kW 1093 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW 965 kg
BMW 320is -
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 192 PS 189 bhp 141 kW 1218 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 192 PS 189 bhp 141 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2443 cm3/149.1cuin 115 PS 113 bhp 84 kW 1260 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 2443 cm3/149.1cuin 115 PS 113 bhp 84 kW 1300 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4A 2443 cm3/149.1cuin 115 PS 113 bhp 84 kW 1320 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4A 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1290 kg
BMW 325iX -
2 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1280 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FA 4A 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1300 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2693 cm3/164.3cuin 128 PS 126 bhp 94 kW 1160 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 171 PS 169 bhp 126 kW 1275 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1779 cm3/108.6cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW 1240 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1958 cm3/119.5cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW
Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.3-16 -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2299 cm3/140.3cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW 1230 kg
Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.3-16 -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2299 cm3/140.3cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1230 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 2299 cm3/140.3cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 2299 cm3/140.3cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2599 cm3/158.6cuin 166 PS 164 bhp 122 kW 1220 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2599 cm3/158.6cuin 166 PS 164 bhp 122 kW 1220 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2599 cm3/158.6cuin 166 PS 164 bhp 122 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 2599 cm3/158.6cuin 166 PS 164 bhp 122 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 2599 cm3/158.6cuin 166 PS 164 bhp 122 kW
3 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2293 cm3/139.9cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW 1339 kg
Nissan Bluebird SSS Attesa -
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 1809 cm3/110.4cuin 175 PS 173 bhp 129 kW 1280 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 4A 1809 cm3/110.4cuin 175 PS 173 bhp 129 kW 1360 kg
Toyota Corona Exiv 2000 TR-G -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 165 PS 163 bhp 122 kW 1200 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 165 PS 163 bhp 122 kW 1250 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 165 PS 163 bhp 122 kW 1270 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 165 PS 163 bhp 122 kW 1230 kg