BMW 316
The second generation of the BMW 3 series was launched in 1982. It was manufactured with an unparalleled diversity of models not yet seen at BMW and broke all previous sales records of the company to 1991 with more than 2.3 million units sold. The entry into this new model series gave customers the opportunity to purchase the most affordable version of the BMW 316 with a 4-cylinder carburettor engine and a choice of two or four doors. In autumn 1987, the range was supplemented by the 316i with catalytic-converter technology.
General Data
Model Year……………………………1982 – 1988
No. of Units…………………………..295,081
Price……………………………………DM 19,250
Technical Data
Type of Engine……………………….Four-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm………………………1766
Power Output…………………………66 kW/90 bhp at 5500 rpm
Max.Speed……………………………175 km/h
Dimensions……………………………4325x1645x1380
Empty Weight (kg)…………………..990
BMW 316i
The BMW 316i was presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1987 for the model year 1988. It replaced the existing entry-level model BMW 316 with a carburettor engine. Alongside various measures designed to revise the model, the BMW 316i was given a new 1.8 litre injection engine with standard catalytic converter for the German market.
General Data
Model Year…………………………….1987 – 1991
No. of Units……………………………211.497
Price……………………………………DM 25,500
Technical Data
Type of Engine……………………….Four-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm………………………1596
Power Output…………………………75 kW/102 bhp at 5800 rpm
Max.Speed……………………………185 km/h
BMW 318i
The second generation of the BMW 3 series was launched in 1982. It was manufactured with an unparalleled diversity of models not yet seen at BMW and broke all previous sales records of the company to 1991 with more than 2.3 million units sold. After the Type 316i, the BMW 318i provided the most economic entry into the BMW 3 Series. In 1984, a catalytic converter was available on request and a completely new 4-cylinder power unit was launched in 1987.
General Data
Model Year……………………………1982 – 1991
No. of Units…………………………..515,401
Price……………………………………DM 21,550
Technical Data
Type of Engine……………………….Four-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm………………………1766
Power Output…………………………77 kW/105 bhp at 5800 rpm
Max.Speed…………………………….185 km/h
Dimensions…………………………….4325x1645x1380
Empty Weight (kg)…………………..1020
BMW 318is
The second generation of the BMW 3 series was launched in 1982. It was manufactured with an unparalleled diversity of models not yet seen at BMW and broke all previous sales records of the company to 1991 with more than 2.3 million units sold. Anyone who was particularly keen on sportiness was able to order the BMW 318is with a 136 hp four-valve engine from 1989. Standard equipment for this model included supply with a catalytic converter.
General Data
Model Year……………………………1989 – 1991
No. of Units…………………………..41,234
Price……………………………………DM 33,600
Technical Data
Type of Engine……………………….Four-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm………………………1796
Power Output…………………………100 kW/136 bhp at 6000 rpm
Max.Speed…………………………….205 km/h
BMW 320i
The second generation of the BMW 3 series was launched in 1982. It was manufactured with an unparalleled diversity of models not yet seen at BMW and broke all previous sales records of the company to 1991 with more than 2.3 million units sold. One of the most successful models was the BMW 320i two-door or four-door saloon powered by the smallest BMW 6-cylinder engine which developed its power of 125 hp in typical BMW style with a sonorous and silky-smooth performance.
General Data
Model Year……………………………1982 – 1991
No. of Units…………………………..410,741
Price……………………………………DM 24,550
Technical Data
Type of Engine……………………….Six-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm………………………1990
Power Output…………………………92 kW/125 bhp at 5800 rpm
Max.Speed…………………………….200 km/h
Dimensions…………………………….4325x1645x1380
Empty Weight (kg)…………………..1110
BMW 320is
BMW supplied the 320is sport version specifically for the Italian market due to the high taxes levied on cars with a displacement of more than two litres. Customers purchased a two-door or four-door car effectively as a replacement for the more expensive BMW M3. The two-litre, four-valve engine also delivered dynamic driving performances.
General Data
Model Year……………………………1988 – 1990
No. of Units…………………………..3,745
Price
Technical Data
Type of Engine……………………….Four-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm………………………1990
Power Output…………………………141 kW/192 bhp at 6900 rpm
Max.Speed…………………………….227 km/h
BMW 323i
The second generation of the BMW 3 series was launched in 1982. It was manufactured with an unparalleled diversity of models not yet seen at BMW and broke all previous sales records of the company to 1991 with more than 2.3 million units sold. The sportiest model of the series was initially the BMW 323i which was already displaced by the even more powerful BMW 325I in 1985.
General Data
Model Year…………………………….1982 – 1986
No. of Units…………………………..98,226
Price……………………………………DM 27,400
Technical Data
Type of Engine……………………….Six-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm………………………2316
Power Output…………………………102 kW/139 bhp at 5300 rpm
Max.Speed ……………………………205 km/h
Dimensions…………………………….4325x1645x1380
Empty Weight (kg)…………………..1140
BMW 325i
The second generation of the BMW 3 Series was launched in 1982. It was manufactured with an unparalleled diversity of models not yet seen at BMW and broke all previous sales records of the company to 1991 with more than 2.3 million units sold. In 1985, the BMW 325i was launched as the new top model in this series. Initially, this was available as a two-seater or four-seater. The revised 6-cylinder engine was available from 1986 with catalytic converter technology and impressed customers with its silky-smooth performance, high torque and low fuel consumption.
General Data
Model Year……………………………1985 – 1991
No. of Units…………………………..216,472
Price……………………………………DM 33,000
Technical Data
Type of Engine……………………….Six-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm………………………2494
Power Output…………………………126 kW/171 bhp at 5800 rpm (without Kat)
Max.Speed…………………………….220 km/h
Dimensions…………………………….4325x1645x1380
Empty Weight (kg)…………………..1190
BMW 325iX
The second generation of the BMW 3 series was launched in 1982. It was manufactured with an unparalleled diversity of models not yet seen at BMW and broke all previous sales records of the company to 1991 with more than 2.3 million units sold. The 325iX was derived from the new top model BMW 325i and this was also launched in 1985 as the first post-war car with four-wheel drive from BMW. Starting in 1988, it was also available as a touring model.
General Data
Model Year……………………………1985 – 1991
No. of Units…………………………..29,589
Price……………………………………DM 42,500
Technical Data
Type of Engine……………………….Six-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm………………………2494
Power Output…………………………126 kW/171 bhp at 5800 rpm (without KAT)
Max.Speed…………………………….210 km/h
Dimensions…………………………….4325x1662x1400
Empty Weight (kg)…………………..1270
BMW 325e
At the end of 1982 the 2nd generation of the BMW 3 Series appeared. An unprecedented variety of models was produced in rapid succession. With the BMW 325e a rarity was introduced in 1984. The ‘e’ stands for the Greek letter ‘eta’, the mathematical symbol for efficiency. From the ecological point of view, the comparatively limited power output of its 2.7-litre engine provided a high torque and a considerable increase in fuel economy.
General Data
Model Year……………………………1983 – 1988
No. of Units…………………………..189,287
Price……………………………………DM 29,850
Technical Data
Type of Engine……………………….Six-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm………………………2693
Power Output…………………………90 kW/122 bhp at 4250 rpm
Max.Speed……………………………193 km/h
Dimensions……………………………4325x1645x1380
Empty Weight (kg)…………………..1140
BMW 324d
The second generation of the BMW 3 series was launched in 1982. It was manufactured with an unparalleled diversity of models not yet seen at BMW and broke all previous sales records of the company to 1991 with more than 2.3 million units sold. Starting in 1985, a vehicle with a 6-cylinder diesel engine was included in the BMW 3 Series for the first time. The BMW 324d was powered by an 86 hp naturally aspirated diesel engine and continued the success story of the diesel engine debuted for the first time in 1983.
General Data
Model Year……………………………1985 – 1990
No. of Units…………………………..97,480
Price……………………………………DM 27,450
Technical Data
Type of Engine……………………….Six-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm………………………2443
Power Output…………………………63 kW/86 bhp at 4600 rpm
Max.Speed …………………………..165 km/h
Dimensions…………………………….4325x1645x1380
Empty Weight (kg)…………………..1380
BMW 324td
The second generation of the BMW 3 series was launched in 1982. It was manufactured with an unparalleled diversity of models not yet seen at BMW and broke all previous sales records of the company to 1991 with more than 2.3 million units sold. Starting in 1985 the BMW 324d provided a vehicle with a 6-cylinder diesel engine for the first time in the BMW 3 Series. The BMW 324td was launched as a more powerful version with exhaust turbocharger and generating 115 hp from 1987. This engine had been setting benchmarks in the diesel class since its debut with the BMW 5 Series in 1983.
General Data
Model Year……………………………1987 – 1990
No. of Units…………………………..28,904
Price……………………………………DM 35,700
Technical Data
Type of Engine……………………….Six-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm………………………2443 ccm
Power Output…………………………85 kW/ 115 bhp at 4800 rpm
Max.Speed ……………………………185 km/h
BMW 333i
The BMW 333i was a special model in the second BMW 3 Series. It was developed in cooperation with BMW Motorsport GmbH and performance specialist ALPINA exclusively for the South African market. The sports car generating 197 hp accelerated the vehicle in the sprint to 100 km/h within just 7.4 seconds and impressed the 204 happy owners with exquisite Alpina components. There never was a BMW M3 for the South African market.
General Data
Model Year……………………………1985 – 1986
No. of Units…………………………..204
Price
Technical Data
Type of Engine……………………….Six-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm………………………3210
Power Output………………………..145 kW/197 bhp at 5000 rpm
Max.Speed …………………………..228 km/h
Dimensions……………………………4325x1645x1350
Empty Weight (kg)…………………..1206