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BMW 3 Series Coupe
1975 – 1983
Coupé Germany
BMW built the 3 Series Coupe from 1975 to 1983. Its petrol engines range from 75 to 143 hp across 12 variants. The lightest version weighs only 1,010 kg. The same generation also came as a sedan.
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Body styleCoupé
Production1975 – 1983
Variants12
FuelPetrol
Other body styles
Key specifications (range)
Power75 – 143 hp
0–100 km/h9.5 – 14.8 s
Top speed154 – 190 km/h
Fuel economy8.8 – 12.8 L/100 km
Rear Wheel Drive
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| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 315 4MT RWD (75 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 75 hp | 14.8 s | 154 | 4-speed manual |
| 316 4MT RWD (90 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 90 hp | 13.8 s | 160 | 4-speed manual |
| 318 3AT RWD (98 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 98 hp | 13.0 s | 159 | 3-speed automatic |
| 318 4MT RWD (98 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 98 hp | 11.9 s | 166 | 4-speed manual |
| 318i 3AT RWD (105 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 105 hp | 13.2 s | 166 | 3-speed automatic |
| 318i 4MT RWD (105 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 105 hp | 11.5 s | 171 | 4-speed manual |
| 320 3AT RWD (122 HP) 2.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 122 hp | 12.4 s | 175 | 3-speed automatic |
| 320 4MT RWD (122 HP) 2.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 122 hp | 10.7 s | 181 | 4-speed manual |
| 320i 3AT RWD (125 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 125 hp | 11.1 s | 175 | 3-speed automatic |
| 320i 4MT RWD (125 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 125 hp | 9.9 s | 182 | 4-speed manual |
| 323i 3AT RWD (143 HP) 2.3 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 143 hp | 10.7 s | 185 | 3-speed automatic |
| 323i 4MT RWD (143 HP) 2.3 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 143 hp | 9.5 s | 190 | 4-speed manual |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1573 cm3 (96 ci)
- Power
- 55 KW @ 5800 RPM75 HP @ 5800 RPM74 BHP @ 5800 RPM
- Torque
- 81 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM110 Nm @ 3200 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 15.3 gallons (57.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 95.7 mph (154 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 14.8 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 165 SR13
Dimensions
- Length
- 171.6 in (4359 mm)
- Width
- 63.4 in (1610 mm)
- Height
- 54.3 in (1379 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 53.9/54.3 in (1,369/1,379 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 100.8 in (2560 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.7 in (145 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.2 cuFT (459 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.47
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2226.7 lbs (1010 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3174.6 lbs (1440 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 22.4 mpg US (10.5 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1573 cm3 (96 ci)
- Power
- 66.2 KW @ 6000 RPM90 HP @ 6000 RPM89 BHP @ 6000 RPM
- Torque
- 92 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM125 Nm @ 4000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 15.3 gallons (57.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 99.4 mph (160 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 13.8 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 165 SR13
Dimensions
- Length
- 171.6 in (4359 mm)
- Width
- 63.4 in (1610 mm)
- Height
- 54.3 in (1379 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 53.9/54.3 in (1,369/1,379 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 100.8 in (2560 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.7 in (145 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.2 cuFT (459 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.47
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2248.7 lbs (1020 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3174.6 lbs (1440 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1766 cm3 (108 ci)
- Power
- 72.1 KW @ 5800 RPM98 HP @ 5800 RPM97 BHP @ 5800 RPM
- Torque
- 105 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM142 Nm @ 4000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 15.3 gallons (57.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 99 mph (159 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 13 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 3-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 185/70 HR13
Dimensions
- Length
- 171.6 in (4359 mm)
- Width
- 63.4 in (1610 mm)
- Height
- 54.3 in (1379 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 53.9/54.3 in (1,369/1,379 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 100.8 in (2560 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.7 in (145 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.2 cuFT (459 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.47
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2271 lbs (1030 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3175 lbs (1440 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 19.6 mpg US (12 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1766 cm3 (108 ci)
- Power
- 72.1 KW @ 5800 RPM98 HP @ 5800 RPM97 BHP @ 5800 RPM
- Torque
- 105 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM142 Nm @ 4000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 15.3 gallons (57.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 103 mph (166 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 11.9 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 185/70 HR13
Dimensions
- Length
- 171.6 in (4359 mm)
- Width
- 63.4 in (1610 mm)
- Height
- 54.3 in (1379 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 53.9/54.3 in (1,369/1,379 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 100.8 in (2560 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.7 in (145 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.2 cuFT (459 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.47
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2249 lbs (1020 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3175 lbs (1440 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1766 cm3 (108 ci)
- Power
- 77.3 KW @ 5800 RPM105 HP @ 5800 RPM104 BHP @ 5800 RPM
- Torque
- 107 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM145 Nm @ 4000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 15.3 gallons (57.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 103 mph (166 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 13.2 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 3-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 165 SR13
Dimensions
- Length
- 171.6 in (4359 mm)
- Width
- 63.4 in (1610 mm)
- Height
- 54.3 in (1379 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 53.9/54.3 in (1,369/1,379 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 100.8 in (2560 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.7 in (145 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.2 cuFT (459 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.47
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2293 lbs (1040 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3219 lbs (1460 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1766 cm3 (108 ci)
- Power
- 77.3 KW @ 5800 RPM105 HP @ 5800 RPM104 BHP @ 5800 RPM
- Torque
- 107 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM145 Nm @ 4000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 15.3 gallons (57.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 106 mph (171 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 11.5 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 165 SR13
Dimensions
- Length
- 171.6 in (4359 mm)
- Width
- 63.4 in (1610 mm)
- Height
- 54.3 in (1379 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 53.9/54.3 in (1,369/1,379 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 100.8 in (2560 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.7 in (145 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.2 cuFT (459 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.47
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2271 lbs (1030 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3219 lbs (1460 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 1990 cm3 (121 ci)
- Power
- 90 KW @ 6000 RPM122 HP @ 6000 RPM121 BHP @ 6000 RPM
- Torque
- 118 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM160 Nm @ 4000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 15.3 gallons (57.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 109 mph (175 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 12.4 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 3-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 185/70 HR13
Dimensions
- Length
- 171.6 in (4359 mm)
- Width
- 63.4 in (1610 mm)
- Height
- 54.3 in (1379 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 53.9/54.3 in (1,369/1,379 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 100.8 in (2560 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.7 in (145 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.2 cuFT (459 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.47
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2480 lbs (1125 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3417 lbs (1550 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 18.4 mpg US (12.8 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 1990 cm3 (121 ci)
- Power
- 90 KW @ 6000 RPM122 HP @ 6000 RPM121 BHP @ 6000 RPM
- Torque
- 118 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM160 Nm @ 4000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 15.3 gallons (57.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 112.4 mph (181 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 10.7 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 185/70 HR13
Dimensions
- Length
- 171.6 in (4359 mm)
- Width
- 63.4 in (1610 mm)
- Height
- 54.3 in (1379 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 53.9/54.3 in (1,369/1,379 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 100.8 in (2560 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.7 in (145 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.2 cuFT (459 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.47
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2458 lbs (1115 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3417 lbs (1550 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1990 cm3 (121 ci)
- Power
- 91.9 KW @ 5800 RPM125 HP @ 5800 RPM123 BHP @ 5800 RPM
- Torque
- 127 lb-ft @ 4300 RPM172 Nm @ 4300 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 15.3 gallons (57.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 109 mph (175 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 11.1 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 3-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 185/70 HR13
Dimensions
- Length
- 171.6 in (4359 mm)
- Width
- 63.4 in (1610 mm)
- Height
- 54.3 in (1379 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 53.9/54.3 in (1,369/1,379 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 100.8 in (2560 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.7 in (145 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.2 cuFT (459 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.47
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2359 lbs (1070 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3219 lbs (1460 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1990 cm3 (121 ci)
- Power
- 91.9 KW @ 5800 RPM125 HP @ 5800 RPM123 BHP @ 5800 RPM
- Torque
- 127 lb-ft @ 4300 RPM172 Nm @ 4300 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 15.3 gallons (57.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 113 mph (182 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 9.9 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 185/70 HR13
Dimensions
- Length
- 171.6 in (4359 mm)
- Width
- 63.4 in (1610 mm)
- Height
- 54.3 in (1379 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 53.9/54.3 in (1,369/1,379 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 100.8 in (2560 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.7 in (145 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.2 cuFT (459 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.47
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2315 lbs (1050 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3219 lbs (1460 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2316 cm3 (141 ci)
- Power
- 105.2 KW @ 5800 RPM143 HP @ 5800 RPM141 BHP @ 5800 RPM
- Torque
- 140 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM190 Nm @ 4500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 15.3 gallons (57.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 115 mph (185 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 10.7 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 3-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 185/70 HR13
Dimensions
- Length
- 171.6 in (4359 mm)
- Width
- 63.4 in (1610 mm)
- Height
- 54.3 in (1379 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 53.9/54.3 in (1,369/1,379 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 100.8 in (2560 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.7 in (145 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.2 cuFT (459 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.47
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2546 lbs (1155 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3461 lbs (1570 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 19.6 mpg US (12 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2316 cm3 (141 ci)
- Power
- 105.2 KW @ 5800 RPM143 HP @ 5800 RPM141 BHP @ 5800 RPM
- Torque
- 140 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM190 Nm @ 4500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 15.3 gallons (57.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 118 mph (190 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 9.5 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 185/70 HR13
Dimensions
- Length
- 171.6 in (4359 mm)
- Width
- 63.4 in (1610 mm)
- Height
- 54.3 in (1379 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 53.9/54.3 in (1,369/1,379 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 100.8 in (2560 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.7 in (145 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.2 cuFT (459 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.47
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2502 lbs (1135 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3461 lbs (1570 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km)
Length4,359 mm
Width1,610 mm
Height1,379 mm
Wheelbase2,560 mm
Curb weight1,010 – 1,155 kg
Torque110 – 190 Nm
Ranges across all 12 variants of this generation.
