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[BuffStud86]

Hay guys, I just got this car today. It's coupe, and I'm wondering if you can give me some specs on this thing...
Thanks.

It looks just like this, but with crome rims.

[alanh]

specs? as in power? car type?

[mrhonk]

Pimp car, what year is it?

[OreoGaborio]

Originally posted by mrhonk@Oct 12 2003, 11:43 PM
Pimp car, what year is it?

if it looks EXACTLY like the one in the pic, then it's either an '86 or '87 325es... but i'm guessing since he said 325, it doesn't have that airdam or rear deck spoiler

you guys will learn to love this site - http://www.strictlyeta.net

and here's some specs like you asked (borrowed from Fred's site, linked above)

325e (1984-1987)

ENGINE/TRANSMISSION
M20 2693cc SOHC belt-driven inline 6, 2 valves/cylinder, cast crankshaft
121 hp @ 4250 RPM
170 lb-ft torque @ 3250 RPM
Compression ratio: 9.0:1
Bore/stroke: 84x81 mm
Bosch Motronic 1.0 fuel injection w/ DME
Exhaust control: 3-way catalytic converter with Lambda sensor

5-speed Getrag 260 (manual)
.....Ratios:1 (1/2/3/4/5/R): 3.83 / 2.20 / 1.40 / 1.00 / 0.81 / 3.71
4-speed ZF 4 HP 22 (automatic)
.....Ratios:1 (1/2/3/4/R): 2.48 / 1.48 / 1.00 / 0.73 / 2.09
Final drive: 2.79:1 >9/85, 2.93:1 <9/85

CHASSIS
Front suspension: MacPherson struts, coil springs, lower control arms, swaybar
Rear suspension: Semi-trailing arms, progressive rate coil springs, swaybar

Steering: Rack and pinion, power assist
Steering ratio: 20.5:1

Front brakes: 260mm ventilated discs
Rear brakes: 260mm discs
ABS standard in model year 1986

14x6.0 alloy wheels on 195/60HR14 tires

DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 101.2 inches
Weight distribution, F/R: 53%/47%
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons
Curb weight: 2654 lbs (1984, manual)
....................2698 lbs (1984, automatic)
....................2710 lbs (1985, 2 door)
....................2765 lbs (1985, 4-door)
....................2723 lbs (1986-1987 325 2-door)
....................2767 lbs (1986-1987 325 4-door)
....................2778 lbs (1986-1987 325es)
....................2789 lbs (1986-1987 325e)

PERFORMANCE
0-60 mph: 8.4 seconds (325e manual)
1/4 mile: 16.3 seconds
Top speed: 116 mph
Skidpad, lateral g: 0.79
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy: 21/28 (manual), 20/27 (auto)

Performance figures from 6/84 Car and Driver

[mrhonk]

Thanx

[ryan_george]

well it's not neccesarily the 325es. It could be 325is, depending on the year. If it has a redline at 5000, then it's the 325es. But if the redline is higher (6000-7000) then it's the 325is. The "is" is the more powerful engine with about 171 hp as opposed to the 121 hp.

[OreoGaborio]

Originally posted by ryan_george@Nov 20 2003, 07:24 PM
well it's not neccesarily the 325es. It could be 325is, depending on the year. If it has a redline at 5000, then it's the 325es. But if the redline is higher (6000-7000) then it's the 325is. The "is" is the more powerful engine with about 171 hp as opposed to the 121 hp.

i'll say it again... if it looks EXACTLY like the one in the pic, then it's a 325eS... not 325, not 325e, not 325i.... but a 325eS... the car in the pic has the eS airdam. the eS was produced in '86 as well as early '87 before it was dropped from production mid-year.. and from the looks of his username, i'm gonna put my money on it being an '86 :P

now if it doen't have that airdam, then it could be a 325e, 325, or even 325i... but if it's an '86 like i'm thinking from his username, then it's not a 325i, since they didn't come into production untill '87.. and it wouldn't be a 318i either, since they also weren't being produced in '86



again... http://www.strictlyeta.net ... has a shiteload of great info on all US e30's

[YeTi]

i'm looking at a 325is to buy.
could you give me the specs on that?
my last car was an 87 porsche 944 .
how will it compare with that?
how heavy is the is?
torque?
171 HP?
thanks a ton

[YeTi]

oh, the is is an 87

[flipsgonetopless]

Sweet ride... I do believe its an 87 es. You gotta love that e30 stance.