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1982 BMW 3 Series
Germany
Gasoline
RWD
Sedan
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1982
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
E21 Facelift
Seats
5
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4
5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
323i Sedan
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
143 hp
Power (kW)
105 kW
Torque
190 Nm (140 lb-ft)
Top speed
185 km/h
(115 mph)
0–60 mph
9 seconds
0–100 km/h
9.5 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
1,110 kg
(2,447 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,800 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
4,500 rpm
Car Battery
Voltage
12 V
Battery Capacity
55 Ah
Alternator Charge Current
2,315 cc
65 A
Alternator Voltage
12 V
Engine Configuration
Bore
80 mm
(3.1 in)
Stroke
66 – 76.8 mm
(2.6 – 3.0 in)
Compression Ratio
9.5 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
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 – 3.76 :1
2nd Gear
1.48 – 2.04 :1
3rd Gear
1 – 1.33 :1
4th Gear
1 :1
5th Gear
0.81 :1
Final Drive
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Diameter
255 mm
(10.0 in)
Front Brakes
Diameter
255 mm
(10.0 in)
Rear Brakes
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Strut Bar
Front
Rear
Anti-roll Bar
Front
Rear
Sports Suspension
Yes
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
58 litres
Reserve Tank Capacity
7 litres
Lockable Fuel Cap
Yes
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
12.4 – 12.9 litres / 100 km
Highway
6.8 – 8 litres / 100 km
Combined
9.6 – 10.3 litres / 100 km
Fuel Consumption EPA
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,388 mm
(54.6 in)
Track, Rear
1,401 mm
(55.2 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
Rear Doors
Conventional
Interior
Equipment
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
Cassette
Optional
Speakers
Features
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Optional
Warning Triangle
Optional
First Aid Kit
Optional
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Seat Belt Colour
Black
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
Fuel System
Carburator
Camshaft Type
OHC
Engine Block
Cast Iron
Engine Heads
Aluminium
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
3.45 :1
Reverse
2.09 – 4.1 :1
Diameter
258 mm
(10.2 in)
Independent
Semi-Trailing Arm
City
18.2 – 22.8 MPG
Highway
30.1 – 41.5 MPG
Combined
22.9 – 29.5 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
1540 – 1570 kg
(3,395 – 3,461 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
420 – 435 - 430 – 435 kg
(948 – 959 lb)
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
Windows
Safety Glass
Yes
Windows › Safety Glass
Front
Laminated
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Optional
Number of Exhaust Pipes
2
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Fog Lights
Optional
Fog Lights
Headlight Wipers
Optional
Headlight Washers
Optional
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
Total Number of Speakers
2 - 4 pcs
Climate Control
Air Condition
Yes
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Anti-glare
Manual
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Light
Other Equipment
12V Outlet
Yes
Carpets
Front
Rear
Ashtray
Front
Cigarette Lighter
Yes
Other Equipment › Carpets
Material
Textile
Steering Wheel
Power Steering
Optional
Sport
Optional
Number of Spokes
4
Steering Ratio
21.1 :1
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Carpet
Yes
Light
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
460 litres
Seats
Colour & Material
Seat Colour
Black
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
3 Series
8.9
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
Body
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Yes
Headrest, Height
Manual
Second Seat Row
Armrest
Yes
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
Optional
Sedan
Variant
3 Series Standard
1975–2026
3 Series Sedan Generations
2 of 16
E21 Facelift
1980–1984
Year
1982
Powertrain
323i Sedan
Horsepower
143 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4 | 5-speed
Sedan
RWD
Gasoline
