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Monday 18 May 2009

BMW E21 3 Series

The E21 3 series was introduced in 1975. It replaced the 02 series. There were
three models available: 316, 318 and 320. All models had a four cylinder engine.
The 320 had double headlights and 109 HP. The 316 had 90 HP and the 318 98 HP.
At the end of 1975 a 320i came available. This model had mechanical fuel injection.
In 1977 the 320 and 320i where replaced by a new 320 with a six cylinder engine.
Also new was a 323i six cylinder with 143 HP. In 1977 Baur introduced their new
convertible based on the 3 series. In 1979 the 3 series received a small face lift.
The chrome mirrors where replaced by black plastic ones and all models received a
new dashboard. All six cylinders received a digital clock in the rev counter. In 1980
the 318i replaced the 318. It now had fuel injection and 105 HP. The 316 received
the 318 engine wich now had 90 HP. In 1981 the 315 was introduced. This model
had no chrome round the windows and only had 75 HP. At the end of 1982 a new
E30 3 series was introduced. This new model came available in 1983. This was also
the last year for most of the E21 3 series, only the 315 was available until 1984.


BMW Specifications




BMW E21 Sedan


Model: Engine: Power: Topspeed: Year:

315 M10 4 cylinder 75 HP 155 km/h 1981-1984
316 M10 4 cylinder 90 HP 160 km/h 1975-1983
318 M10 4 cylinder 98 HP 170 km/h 1975-1980
318i M10 4 cylinder 105 HP 171 km/h 1980-1983
320 M10 4 cylinder 109 HP 175 km/h 1975-1977
320i M10 4 cylinder 125 HP 180 km/h 1975-1977
320 M20 6 cylinder 122 HP 181 km/h 1977-1983
323i M20 6 cylinder 143 HP 200 km/h 1977-1983

BMW Colors



BMW E21 Sedan


Color: Number: Year:

Alpinweiss 146 -
Basaltblau 180 -
Hennarot 052 -
Iberischrot - -
Lapisblau 173 -
Pusstagrün 194 -
Safaribeige 147 -
Saharabeige - -
Savannabeige 187 -
Schwarz 086 -

Ascotgrau Metallic 151 -
Balticblau Metallic 178 -
Brasilbraun Metallic 154 -
Graphit Metallic 087 -
Kaschmir Metallic 143 -
Kastanienrot Metallic 157 -
Opalgrün Metallic 171 -
Polaris Metallic 060 -
Resedagrün Metallic 075 -
Saphirblau Metallic 149 -
Zypressengrün Metallic 152 -




BMW Scale Models


BMW E21 Sedan


Model: Color: Manufacturer: Scale:

316 Green Metallic Schuco 1:43
318 Orange Minichamps 1:43
318 Korallrot Minichamps 1:43
318 Dark Blue Minichamps 1:43
318 Copper Metallic Minichamps 1:43
318 Light Blue Metallic Minichamps 1:43
320 Red Schuco 1:43
320 Red Metallic Tomica 1:60
320 Green Metallic Tomica 1:60
323i Alpinweiss Autoart 1:18
323i Polaris metallic Autoart 1:18
323i Red Minichamps 1:43
323i Schwarz Minichamps 1:43
323i Minzgrün Minichamps 1:43
323i Silber Metallic Minichamps 1:43
323i Resedagrün Metallic Minichamps 1:43
323i Graphitgrau Metallic Minichamps 1:43
323i Rot Minichamps (BMW) 1:43
323i Schwefelgelb Minichamps (BMW) 1:43
323i Red Herpa 1:87
323i White Herpa 1:87
323i Dark Blue Herpa 1:87
323i Green Metallic Herpa 1:87

320 Art Car various Minichamps 1:18




BMW Specifications



BMW E21 Sedan


Model: Engine: Power: Topspeed: Year:

315 M10 4 cylinder 75 HP 155 km/h 1981-1984
316 M10 4 cylinder 90 HP 160 km/h 1975-1983
318 M10 4 cylinder 98 HP 170 km/h 1975-1980
318i M10 4 cylinder 105 HP 171 km/h 1980-1983
320 M10 4 cylinder 109 HP 175 km/h 1975-1977
320i M10 4 cylinder 125 HP 180 km/h 1975-1977
320 M20 6 cylinder 122 HP 181 km/h 1977-1983
323i M20 6 cylinder 143 HP 200 km/h 1977-1983



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