1981 BMW 3 Series Coupe 320i
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Photo: 1981 BMW 320 2.0 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: BMW 3 Series 4 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: BMW 320i side view by MAS pilot, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1981 BMW 320 2.0 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1981 BMW 320i in dk grey rear by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the E21 (E21, 1977–1983); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
- Photo: 1981 BMW 320 2.0 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW 3 Series 4 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW 320i side view by MAS pilot, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1981 BMW 320 2.0 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1981 BMW 320i in dk grey rear by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1981 BMW 3 Series Coupe 320i is a 101-hp 1.8-liter inline-4 coupe with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $13,100 MSRP.
It makes 101 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 100 lb-ft of torque at 4500 rpm.
The 3 Series Coupe measures 177.6 inches long on a 100.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,452 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $13,100 ($46,837 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.8L Inline-4 SOHC |
| Displacement | 1.8 L |
| Horsepower | 101 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
| Torque | 100 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC 8V |
| Bore and Stroke | 89 x 71 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 |
| Injection Type | Bosch K-Jetronic Fuel Injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Final Drive | 3.91 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Tank Capacity | 15.3 gal |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 255 mm (disc) |
| Rear Brake Disc | 250 mm (drum) |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 5.5J x 13 |
| Wheels Rear | 5.5J x 13 |
| Tires Front | 185/70SR13 |
| Tires Rear | 185/70SR13 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 177.6 in |
| Width | 63.4 in |
| Height | 54.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.9 in |
| Front Track | 54.6 in |
| Rear Track | 55 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,452 lbs |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
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Safety & Recalls
No NHTSA data available for the 1981 BMW 3 Series Coupe.
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