BMW 3 Series Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1975–1983)

BMW 3 Series Engines and Transmissions

Every BMW 3 Series engine here is gasoline and drives the rear wheels, so the character comes from balance rather than brute power. Examples such as the 315 1.6 MT and 316 1.8 MT pair modest capacity with a manual gearbox, while the 318i 1.8 AT swaps in an automatic for easier town driving.

Sedan 2-doors — BMW 3 Series Engines and Transmissions

Sedan 2-doors BMW 3 Series Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
315 1.6 MT	Gasoline	1573 cm³	75 hp	55 kW	110 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
316 1.8 MT	Gasoline	1766 cm³	90 hp	66 kW	123 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
318i 1.8 AT	Gasoline	1766 cm³	105 hp	77 kW	145 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
318i 1.8 MT	Gasoline	1766 cm³	105 hp	77 kW	145 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
320 2.0 MT	Gasoline	1990 cm³	109 hp	80 kW	160 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
320 2.0 MT	Gasoline	1990 cm³	122 hp	90 kW	160 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
320 2.0 AT	Gasoline	1990 cm³	122 hp	90 kW	160 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
320i 2.0 AT	Gasoline	1990 cm³	125 hp	92 kW	170 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
320i 2.0 MT	Gasoline	1990 cm³	125 hp	92 kW	170 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
323i 2.3 AT	Gasoline	2300 cm³	143 hp	105 kW	205 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
323i 2.3 MT	Gasoline	2316 cm³	143 hp	105 kW	190 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
316 1.6 MT	Gasoline	1573 cm³	90 hp	66 kW	Not provided	Manual	RWD
318 1.8 MT	Gasoline	1800 cm³	98 hp	72 kW	Not provided	Manual	RWD

BMW 3 Series Dimensions

Sedan 2-doors — BMW 3 Series Dimensions

Sedan 2-doors BMW 3 Series Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Max weight	Ground clearance, minimum
315 1.6 MT	4355 mm	1610 mm	1380 mm	2563 mm	1010 kg	1440 kg	Not provided
316 1.8 MT	4355 mm	1610 mm	1380 mm	2563 mm	1020 kg	1440 kg	Not provided
318i 1.8 AT	4355 mm	1610 mm	1380 mm	2563 mm	Not provided	Not provided	145 mm
318i 1.8 MT	4355 mm	1610 mm	1380 mm	2563 mm	1030 kg	Not provided	145 mm
320 2.0 MT	4355 mm	1610 mm	1380 mm	2563 mm	1030 kg	1440 kg	Not provided
320 2.0 MT	4355 mm	1610 mm	1380 mm	2563 mm	1090 kg	Not provided	145 mm
320 2.0 AT	4355 mm	1610 mm	1380 mm	2563 mm	Not provided	Not provided	145 mm
320i 2.0 AT	4355 mm	1610 mm	1380 mm	2563 mm	Not provided	Not provided	145 mm
320i 2.0 MT	4355 mm	1610 mm	1380 mm	2563 mm	1090 kg	Not provided	145 mm
323i 2.3 AT	4355 mm	1610 mm	1380 mm	2563 mm	Not provided	Not provided	145 mm
323i 2.3 MT	4355 mm	1610 mm	1380 mm	2563 mm	1110 kg	1540 kg	Not provided
316 1.6 MT	4355 mm	1610 mm	1380 mm	2563 mm	1020 kg	Not provided	145 mm
318 1.8 MT	4355 mm	1610 mm	1380 mm	2563 mm	1020 kg	Not provided	145 mm

BMW 3 Series Cargo Space

Sedan 2-doors — BMW 3 Series Cargo Space

Sedan 2-doors BMW 3 Series Cargo Space
Modification	Trunk volume min
315 1.6 MT	404 l
316 1.8 MT	404 l
318i 1.8 AT	404 l
318i 1.8 MT	404 l
320 2.0 MT	404 l
320 2.0 MT	404 l
320 2.0 AT	404 l
320i 2.0 AT	404 l
320i 2.0 MT	404 l
323i 2.3 AT	404 l
323i 2.3 MT	404 l
316 1.6 MT	404 l
318 1.8 MT	404 l

BMW 3 Series Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1975–1983) — First Generation

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BMW 3 Series Engines and Transmissions

Sedan 2-doors — BMW 3 Series Engines and Transmissions

BMW 3 Series Dimensions

Sedan 2-doors — BMW 3 Series Dimensions

BMW 3 Series Cargo Space

Sedan 2-doors — BMW 3 Series Cargo Space

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