BMW 3-Series (six cylinder)
Overview
| Produced: |
0-0 |
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| Types: |
Saloon,2 doors,5 seats |
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2315cc | S6 OHC | 80mm x 76.8mm | 9.5 | |
| 1990cc | S6 OHC | BMW S4 OHC (1600,2000,2002 etc) | 89mm x 80mm |
Fuel System
| Type | Number | Capacity | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bosch electronic fuel injection | K-Jetronic fuel injection |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 118 mph | 9.2 s | 31 mpg | 143 bhp 6000 |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Disc | Disc | Dual circuit, servo assisted |
Books
| ISBN | Title | Publisher | Buy this book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0837602203 | BMW 3 Series Enthusiast's Companion by Jeremy Walton. | Brooklands Books |
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Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Buyers Guide - BMW 3-Series - A Truly Practical Classic (1982-1991) |
108 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics December 2004 | |||
| Buyers Guide - BMW 3-Series - A Truly Practical Classic - The 3-series is now ubiquitous, but when the second-generation car arrived in 1982 it was exclusive, expensive and higly desirable. | ||||
| Article |
Buyer's Guide - BMW E30 3-Series |
72 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 29 September 2010 | |||
| Buyer's Guide - BMW E30 3-Series - The E30 raised the bar for saloon build quality. They're fun to drive so what are the pros and cons? | ||||
| Article |
First Drives - The Hard top made easy |
134 |
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| Publication | Car March 2007 | |||
| First Drives - The Hard top made easy - Most coupé cabriolets are ugly, dynamically disastrous and poorly packaged. But this is a BMW. | ||||
| Article |
Thinking of buying a BMW 3-Series? |
72 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart July 2006 | |||
| Thinking of buying a BMW 3-Series? - If ever there was a classic BMW, then the 3-series is it! Ted Purcell talks us through the ups and downs of buying one. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - BMW 3-Series (1975-82) |
20 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 25th February 2004 | |||
| Buying Power - BMW 3-Series (1975-82) - It's a surefire thing that the early 3-series BMW will become a classic. The only doubt is when. Kevin Leaper shows you what to look for when buying an E21 BMW. | ||||
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