🏷️ Basic Information
Identification
Make:
BMW
Model:
3-Series
Chassis Code:
E21
Generation:
First Generation
Production Years:
1975-1983
📋 Manual Details
Coverage Areas
Repair And Service:
All minor and major repairs, maintenance
Electrical Systems:
Wiring schematics, electrical diagrams
Diagnostics:
Computer diagnostic codes
Suspension And Steering:
Full coverage
Brakes:
Full coverage
Air Conditioning:
Full coverage
Engine And Transmission:
Service and rebuilding
Body Work:
Full coverage
Air Bags:
Full coverage
Manual Type
Unknown:
Dealership and Auto Shop Level
Language
Unknown:
English
Format
Unknown:
Searchable content
Usability
Unknown:
No specific computer requirements
Illustrations
Unknown:
Detailed
Instructions
Unknown:
Step-by-step
Support
Unknown:
Full product support provided
Customer Satisfaction
Unknown:
Strives for 100%
⚙️ Engine Specifications
Primary Engine
Unknown:
Inline-4, Inline-6
Engine Codes
Unknown:
M10, M20 series
Displacement
Unknown:
1.8L, 2.0L, 2.3L, 2.5L, 2.7L (approximate variations)
Fuel System
Unknown:
Carburetor, Bosch L-Jetronic Fuel Injection (depending on model/year)
Ignition System
Unknown:
Distributor-based
Cooling System
Unknown:
Water-cooled
🔧 Transmission
Standard
Unknown:
4-speed Manual
Optional
Unknown:
3-speed Automatic, 5-speed Manual
Drive Type
Unknown:
Rear-wheel drive (RWD)
📐 Dimensions
Body Styles
Unknown:
2-door sedan, 4-door sedan
Wheelbase
Unknown:
Approx. 2624 mm (103.3 inches)
Length
Unknown:
Approx. 4360 mm (171.7 inches)
Width
Unknown:
Approx. 1625 mm (64.0 inches)
Height
Unknown:
Approx. 1380 mm (54.3 inches)
🛡️ Safety Features
Features
Unknown:
Seat belts, crumple zones, padded dashboard
Ratings
Unknown:
Not applicable to modern standards, designed with 1970s/80s safety considerations.
Restraints
Unknown:
Three-point seat belts (front), lap belts (rear, typically)
🔧 Maintenance
Service Intervals
Unknown:
Oil changes, filter replacements, tune-ups (detailed in manual)
Fluid Specifications
Unknown:
Engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, transmission fluid, differential fluid (specific grades provided in manual)
Lubrication
Unknown:
Chassis lubrication points (detailed in manual)
Timing
Unknown:
Timing belt/chain inspection and replacement procedures (depending on engine)