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1975 BMW 3 Series
Germany
Gasoline
RWD
Sedan
Updated Aug 26, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1975
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
E21
Seats
5
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4
5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
318 Sedan
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
98 hp
Power (kW)
72 kW
Torque
145 Nm (107 lb-ft)
Top speed
160 km/h
(99 mph)
0–60 mph
11.2 seconds
0–100 km/h
11.9 seconds
Displacement
Dimensions
Length
4,355 mm
(171.5 in)
Width
1,610 mm
(63.4 in)
Height
1,380 mm
(54.3 in)
Wheelbase
2,563 mm
(100.9 in)
Curb weight
1,020 kg
(2,249 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,800 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
4,000 rpm
Car Battery
Voltage
12 V
Battery Capacity
36 - 55 Ah
Alternator Charge Current
1,766 cc
45 - 55 A
Alternator Voltage
12 V
Engine Configuration
Bore
89 mm
(3.5 in)
Stroke
71 mm
(2.8 in)
Compression Ratio
8.3 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Service Intervals
Oil Change & Engine Filter
10,000 km / 1 years
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4
5-speed
Gear Ratio
1st Gear
2.48 – 3.68 :1
2nd Gear
1.48 – 2 :1
3rd Gear
1 – 1.33 :1
4th Gear
1 :1
5th Gear
0.81 :1
Final Drive
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes
Front Brakes
Diameter
255 mm
(10.0 in)
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Strut Bar
Front
Rear
Anti-roll Bar
Front
Rear
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
51 - 52 litres
Reserve Tank Capacity
7 litres
Lockable Fuel Cap
Yes
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
12.8 – 14.7 - 15.4 – 17.6 litres / 100 km
Highway
11.9 – 12.3 - 14.3 – 14.8 litres / 100 km
Combined
11.6 – 12.8 litres / 100 km
Fuel Consumption EPA
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,364 - 1,366 mm
(53.7 - 53.8 in)
Track, Rear
1,373 - 1,377 mm
(54.1 - 54.2 in)
Turning Circle
10.3 m
Ground Clearance
145 mm
(5.7 in)
Interior
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Coolant Temperature
Analogue
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Climate Control
Air Condition
Optional
Features
Comfort Features
Speed Limiter
Yes
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Seat Belt Reminder
Driver
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Entry-Level Luxury Car
British Classification
Compact Executive Car
Australian Classification
Medium Car
European Segment
D-Segment
Car.info Classification
Medium Executive Car
Carburator
Camshaft Type
OHC
Engine Block
Cast Iron
Engine Heads
Aluminium
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
3.45 :1
Reverse
2.09 – 3.71 :1
Rear Brakes
Diameter
255 mm
(10.0 in)
Semi-Trailing Arm
City
18.4 – 20.5 MPG
Highway
19.7 – 23.5 MPG
Combined
20.2 – 23.3 MPG
Head Room, Front
900 mm
(35.4 in)
Head Room, Rear
870 mm
(34.3 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,320 mm
(52.0 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,315 mm
(51.8 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,300 mm
(51.2 in)
Weight
Gross Weight
1,420 - 1,440 kg
(3,131 - 3,175 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
1000 – 1200 kg
(2,205 – 2,646 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
500 kg
(1,102 lb)
Cargo Capacity
390 – 410 - 410 – 420 kg
(904 – 926 lb)
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
Mirror Type
Conventional
Windscreen Wipers
Number of Wiper Speeds
2
Heated Washer Nozzles
Yes
Number of Windscreen Wipers, Front
2
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Manual
Window Lifts, Rear
Manual
Heated Windows
Rear
Tinted Windows
Optional
Safety Glass
Optional
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Tow Hook
Front
Rear
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Optional
Number of Exhaust Pipes
1
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof
Sun Blind
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof › Sun Blind
Tinted Glass
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Optional
Special Features
Automatic Headlight Activation
Special Features
Headlight Wipers
Optional
Headlight Washers
Optional
Colour
Finish
Solid
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
4 pcs
Bolt Distance
100
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
57.1
Central Bore (CB), rear
57.1
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Tightening Torque
115 Nm
Rim Material
Steel
Number of Vents, Front
4 pcs
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Speakers
Total Number of Speakers
2 - 4 pcs
Rear-view Mirror
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Light
Lockable (Manual)
Armrest Hatch
Optional
Back Pocket
Optional
Card Holder
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Armrest Hatch
Front
Optional
Lights
Read Light
Front
Guide Light
Entry Guard
Other Equipment
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Front
Rear
Ashtray
Front
Cigarette Lighter
Yes
Other Equipment › Carpets
Material
Textile
Steering Wheel
Power Steering
Yes
Sport
Optional
Number of Spokes
4
Material
Leather
Plastic
Colour
Black
Steering Ratio
21.1 :1
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Carpet
Yes
Light
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
460 litres
Design
Interior Decor Material
Plastic
Interior Decor Colour
Grey
Transmission Knob Material
Plastic
Seats
Colour & Material
Seat Colour
Black
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
Yes
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Warning Triangle
Optional
First Aid Kit
Optional
Trunk Modules
Optional
Bicycle Holder
Optional
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Belt Pretensioner
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Height Adjustable Retractor
Manual
Yes
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Type of Belt › Three-Point-Belt
Outer Rear Seats
Optional
Headlight Range Adjustment
Optional
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Yes
Headrest, Height
Yes
Second Seat Row
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
BMW
813 vehicles
3 Series
Model
21 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Sedan
Variant
3 Series Standard
1975–2026
3 Series Sedan Generations
1 of 16
E21
1975–1979
Year
1975
Powertrain
318 Sedan
Horsepower
98 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4 | 5-speed
Gasoline
Sedan
RWD
Gasoline
