1985 BMW 333i specifications

1985 BMW 333i data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2570 mm 101.2 inches
Track/tread (front) 1421 mm 55.9 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1429 mm 56.3 inches
Length 4325 mm 170.3 inches
Width 1645 mm 64.8 inches
Height 1350 mm 53.1 inches
Ground clearance 93 mm 3.7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.68
Kerb weight 1256 kg 2769 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 75 litres 16.5 [19.8] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code M30
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 3.2 litre
3210 cc
(195.886 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 89 × 86 mm
3.5 × 3.39 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.03
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(ISO)
197 PS (194 bhp) (145 kW)
at 5500 rpm
maximum torque
(ISO)
285 Nm (210 ft·lb) (29.1 kgm)
at 4300 rpm
Specific output
(ISO)
45.1 kW/litre
61.3 ps/litre
60.4 bhp/litre
0.99 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(ISO)
88.79 Nm/litre
1.07 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 10:1
Fuel system Bosch L-Jetronic fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1115.7 kPa (161.8 psi)
Maximum RPM 6300 rpm
crankshaft bearings 7
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 535 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 5.19 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 7.23 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre 28.08 s
Maximum speed 231 km/h (144 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
156.61 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.16 PS/kg
115.18 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 kW/kg
154.46 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.15 bhp/kg
0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
8.68 kg/kW
14.5 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 rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock 4.000
Turning circle
Front suspension I.S.ARB.
Rear suspension I.STA.ARB.
Wheel size front 7J x 16
Wheel size rear 7J x 16
Tyres front 195/50 VR 16
Tyres rear 195/50 VR 16
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 2.93
general
Carfolio.com ID55957
Production total 204
Model code
Model family E30
RAC rating 29.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1985 BMW 333i added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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