BMW Repair Manual

E30 M3 (S14B23) and 320is (S14B20)

320is Tech Specs

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Introduction

Model Code: Coupe 2-door
(AK95)
Sedan 4-door
(AC95)
Production dates: 03/88 - 11/90 09/87 - 07/90
# cars produced: 2540 1206
Engine: S14 B20
Engine Type: inline four, longitudinal, watercooled
Displacement: 1990 CC
Compression Ratio: 10.8 : 1
Cylinder head: Aluminium
Firing order: 1-3-4-2
Bore x Stroke: 93.4 x 72.6 mm
Valve Operation: DOHC
Valves: 4 valves per cylinder,
45° v-shaped,
36.7 mm intake / 31.6 mm exhaust
Valve clearance (below 35 °C): 0.28-0.33 mm
Valve shims: 33 mm Ø
BMW shims interchangeable with
Ferrari, Fiat, Lancia and Volvo shims
Spark Plugs: Bosch X 5 DTC
Electrode clearance: 0.7 mm
Injection: Motronic DME M1.3
Injection system pressure: 2.3-2.7 Bar
Injector Specs: Bosch EV1 0280150201 / BMW 13 64 1 273 272
254.4 cc/min | 182.9 g/min | 3 Bar
Jetronic port / 2.4 Ohm
Max Engine Torque: 210 Nm @ 4900 rpm
Engine Power Output: 192 BHP / 141 kW
@ 6900 rpm
Max rev count (limiter-RPM): 7300 rpm
Timing by: double roller chain
CO % (w/o Cat) at idle: 1.0 % (+/- 0.5 %)
2.5% (Jeroen's recommendation)
HC at idle: < 600 ppm
Intake vacuum: 300 mBar +/- 50 mBar
Max. cylider variance: 5 mBar
Idle speed: 880 (+/- 50) rpm
Oil pressure: 0.5 to 2.0 Bar at idle
Oil temperature: 80 – 120 °C operating temp
Do not exceed 130 °C
Do not exceed 4000 rpm below 50 °C
Cooling fan: Electrical, two speed only
Battery: 12 V 66 Ah

Chassis &
Drivetrain

Transmission: Getrag 265/5 dogleg 5-speed manual
(same as European spec E30 M3)
Clutch: Single plate dry clutch
Gearbox ratios: 1st 3.72
2nd 2.40
3rd 1.77
4th 1.26
5th 1.00
R 4.23
Axle Ratio (final drive): 3.46
Front suspension: MacPherson struts (single joint),
coil springs over gas shocks,
small positive steering roller radius,
brake dive compensation,
stabilizer anti-roll bar
Rear suspension: Independent wheel suspension on
semi-trailing arms swept back by 15°,
dive compensation when accelerating,
seperate coil spring / shock absorbers

General

Length x width x height: 4325 x 1645 x 1380 mm
Wheelbase: 2570 mm
Weight: 1200 kg 1190 kg
Permissible Total Weight: 1660 kg 1650 kg
Cw (coeff) / Cx (drag area)
aerodynamics:
0.34 0.37
Track (front / rear): 1407 mm / 1415 mm
Alignment (front toe-in): 2.0 (+/- 0.6) mm
Alignment (rear toe-in): 2.0 (+/- 0.8) mm
Wheels & Tires: alloy 14" x 6.5J ET 30 / 195/65R14H
cross spoke 15" x 7J ET 24 / 205/55VR15
Tyre pressure (front / rear): 2.0 / 2.3 bar
Maximum Speed: 231 km/h 227 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.5 sec
Fuel consumption (DIN litres/100 km):
@ 90 km/h 6.3
@ 120 km/h 8.0
City 12.8
Mixed 9.0
Front Brakes: Single piston floating caliper,
260 mm vented disc
Rear Brakes: Single piston floating caliper,
258 mm solid disc
Minimum Disc Thickness
(front / rear):
22.5 mm / 10.8 mm

Engine
Electrical

Bosch part # / BMW part #
Alternator: 0120469804 / 12 31 1 711 375 (90A)
Same as E30 316-316iM10-318iM10-M3
and E28 518iM10
Starter motor: 0001108063 / 12 41 1 312 130 (1.4 kW)
Same as E21 316-318-320M10-320i,
E12 518-520M10-520i, E30 316-M3
Motronic DME: 0261200087 / 12 12 1 312 041 (ML 3.1)
Unique for 320iS
Air flow meter: 0280203028 / 13 62 1 307 486
Same as M3
In-tank fuel pump: 0580453019 / 16 14 1 179 992
Same as E30 316iM40-318iM40-320i,
325i-325iX-325e-M3
Throttle position sensor: 0280120301 / 13 62 1 273 277
Same as E30 320i-323i-325e-M3,
E23 745i, E28 520i-525e-528e-M5,
E24 M6-M635CSi, E34 M5(3.6)
Fuel pressure regulator: 0280160249 / 13 53 1 711 040 (3.0 Bar)
Same as E30 316iM10-318iM10-325i-M3,
E28 518iM10-528i-535i-M5,
E34 525iM20-530iM30-535i,
E24 628CSi-635CSi-M6-M635CSi,
E23 728i-732i-735i, E32 730iM30-735i
Ignition coil: ?? / 12 13 1 286 087
Same as most other BMW’s,
especially E23-E24-E28-E30-E34
Alternator belt: 10 x 865 mm
BMW # 11 23 1 709 638
Power steering belt: 10 x 813 mm
BMW # 32 42 1 316 785
Air con belt: 12.5 x 810 mm
BMW # 64 52 1 706 826

Standard
Equipment

Dogleg 5-speed Dogleg 5-speed
25% Limited Slip Diff 25% Limited Slip Diff
6.5×14 cross spoke alloys 6.5×14 bottlecap alloys
Oil temp indicator Oil temp indicator
PAS PAS
Central locking Central locking
M-Tech bodykit Rear spoiler
ABS ABS
Shadowline
Map-reading lights
Metallic paintwork
Sports seats

Miscellaneous

Fuel tank capacity: 64 litres (55 + 9)
Fuel: Unleaded 98
Catalytic converter: N/A
Engine Oil: SAE 10W40 15W40 15W50
(high temps 10W60)
Oil quantity (with oil filter change): 4.40 litres
Oil quantity (no oil filter change): 4.10 litres
Oil filter, individual capacity: 0.30 litres
Oil cooler, individual capacity: 0.55 litres
Operating oil temp: 80-120 °C
Oil temp to not exceed: 130 °C
Gearbox oil: SAE 80
75W80
GL-4
Gearbox oil quantity: 1.25 litres
Gearbox oil brands:
[from forums, 2024]
BMW MTF-LT2 (supercedes MTF1): 75W80, GL-4 synthetic
Redline MTL: 75W80, GL-4 synthetic
Swepco 201: 80W90, GL-5 dino
Liquid Moly TopTec MTF5200: 75W80, GL-4 synthetic
Fuchs Titan Sintofluid: 75W80, GL-4 synthetic
Castrol Syntrans V FE: 75W80, GL-4 synthetic
Ravenol MTF-2: 75W80W, GL-4 synthetic
Motul MotylGear: 75W80, GL-4 & GL-5 synthetic
Differential oil (25% limited slip): SAE 90 Transmission
Differential oil quantity: 1.70 litres
Power steering fluid: Dexron III
Power steering fluid quantity: 1.2 litres
Coolant quantity: 9.0 litres (9.5 litres with A/C)
A/C charge (R12): 875 gr. +/- 25 gr. (1.93 +/- 0.05 lbs)
Brake / Clutch fluid: ATE / Castrol / DOT 4
Table initially stolen from Jeroen's excellent E21 website: https://www.bmwe21.net/?page_id=173 with additional information and some re-organisation.