Engines1977–1983

What engines does the BMW 3-serie (1977-1983) come with?

The BMW 3-serie (1977-1983) was offered with 6 distinct engine configurations across its trim range.

EnginePowerTorqueTransmissionDriveTop speed0-100 km/hConsumptionAvailable on
2.3L Petrol143 hp190 NmManualRear Wheel Drive190 km/h9.5 s10.3 l/100km1 trim
2.0L Petrol122 hp160 NmManualRear Wheel Drive181 km/h10.7 s10.2 l/100km1 trim
1.8L Petrol105 hp145 NmManualRear Wheel Drive171 km/h11.5 s8.9 l/100km1 trim
1.8L Petrol90 hp140 NmManualRear Wheel Drive163 km/h12.5 s9.0 l/100km1 trim
1.6L Petrol90 hp125 NmManualRear Wheel Drive160 km/h13.8 s1 trim
1.6L Petrol75 hp110 NmManualRear Wheel Drive154 km/h14.8 s8.8 l/100km1 trim
How this is measured

Each row is a distinct mechanical configuration — engine size, power output, transmission, drivetrain and fuel type — deduplicated across equipment trims that share the same engine. Trim-only differences (interior, wheels, options) do not create a separate row.

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