BMW 320i (E30)

BMW 3 series 1983 2.0 petrol description

Sedan BMW 320i has been produced from October, 1985 to September, 1987. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 129 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 174 Nm (Newton metres) on 4000 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 8-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine may have fuel injection system or carburetor, it has no turbine. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 280 000 and 480 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This BMW 3 series 2.0 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 4.2 litres.

BMW 320i has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
BMW 320i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 197 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the BMW 320i fuel consumption is 8.9 litres per 100km (11.2 km/l). Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 600 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle.
According to user reviews, this BMW real everyday fuel consumption is 9.4 litres per 100 km, which is 6% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real BMW 3 series fuel consumption.

BMW 3 series 1983

BMW 320i technical data

Model: BMW 320i
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 1985. October ... 1987. September 
Engine: 1990 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 129 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 174 NM ON 4000 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Top speed: 197 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.9 (combined)
Real fuel consumption: 9.4 l/100km (25 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres (14.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.32m (length) 1.64m (width) 1.38m (height)
Turning diameter: 10 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 425 litres
Trunk max capacity: 425 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1570 kg

BMW 320i engine M10B20

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 280,000 to 480,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
Engine displacement 1990 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 89 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 80 mm
Compression ratio 8.1 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Carburettor or injector
BMW 320i oil type 5W-40
Oil capacity 4.2 litres (4.4 quarts)
Power 100 - 130 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque 152 - 177 NM ON 4000 RPM
Start of production (year) 1962
Duration of production 25 years
Engine also used on BMW 5 sērija

All BMW 3 series sedan [1983 - 1991] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
BMW 316i Sep 1988 — Jan 1991 1.6 Petrol 99 HP 8.5 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 316i Sep 1988 — Jan 1991 1.6 Petrol 99 HP 8.7 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
BMW 316 Jan 1983 — Sep 1987

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.8 Petrol 90 HP 7.8 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 316 Jan 1983 — Sep 1987

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.8 Petrol 90 HP 8.0 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
BMW 316i Sep 1987 — Sep 1988 1.8 Petrol 102 HP 8.6 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 316i Sep 1987 — Sep 1988 1.8 Petrol 102 HP 8.9 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
BMW 318i Jan 1983 — Sep 1987

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.8 Petrol 105 HP 7.8 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 318i Jan 1983 — Sep 1987 1.8 Petrol 105 HP 8.0 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
BMW 318i Sep 1987 — Jan 1991 1.8 Petrol 113 HP 8.5 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 318i Sep 1987 — Jan 1991 1.8 Petrol 113 HP 8.6 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
BMW 320i Jan 1983 — Oct 1985 2.0 Petrol 125 HP 8.6 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 320i Jan 1983 — Oct 1985 2.0 Petrol 125 HP 8.6 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
BMW 320i Oct 1985 — Sep 1987 2.0 Petrol 129 HP 8.9 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 320i Oct 1987 — Jan 1991 2.0 Petrol 129 HP 9.9 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 320i Oct 1985 — Sep 1987 2.0 Petrol 129 HP 8.6 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
BMW 320i Oct 1987 — Jan 1991 2.0 Petrol 129 HP 9.9 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
BMW 323i Jan 1983 — Oct 1985 2.3 Petrol 150 HP 8.9 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 323i Jan 1983 — Oct 1985 2.3 Petrol 150 HP 8.8 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
BMW 324d Oct 1985 — Jan 1991

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.4 Diesel 86 HP 6.9 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 324d Oct 1985 — Jan 1991 2.4 Diesel 86 HP 7.3 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
BMW 324td Oct 1987 — Jan 1991

Most powerfull diesel version (116 HP)

2.4 Diesel 116 HP 7.0 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 324td Oct 1987 — Jan 1991

Most powerfull diesel version (116 HP)

2.4 Diesel 116 HP 7.0 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
BMW 325i Oct 1985 — Sep 1987

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.3 seconds

2.5 Petrol 170 HP 8.9 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 325i Oct 1987 — Jan 1991

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.3 seconds

2.5 Petrol 170 HP 9.7 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 325i Oct 1985 — Sep 1987 2.5 Petrol 170 HP 8.8 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
BMW 325i Oct 1987 — Jan 1991 2.5 Petrol 170 HP 9.9 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
BMW 325iX 4x4 Oct 1985 — Sep 1987

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.3 seconds

2.5 Petrol 170 HP 8.9 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
BMW 325iX 4x4 Oct 1987 — Jan 1991 2.5 Petrol 170 HP 10.0 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
BMW 325iX 4x4 Oct 1986 — Sep 1987 2.5 Petrol 170 HP 8.9 l/100km Automatic (4) All wheel
BMW 325iX 4x4 Oct 1987 — Jan 1991 2.5 Petrol 170 HP 10.0 l/100km Automatic (4) All wheel
BMW 325e Oct 1986 — Sep 1987 2.7 Petrol 129 HP 8.4 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 325e Oct 1986 — Sep 1987 2.7 Petrol 129 HP 8.4 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
BMW 3 series 1983 reviews
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