In 1976 the E21 had its first full year on sale, built around the four cylinder 316, 318, 320 and 320i. The 316 was the base model, a car that took 14 seconds to reach 100 km/h from its 1.6 liter engine. A close ratio five speed gearbox became available in 1976 as an alternative to the overdrive fifth gear, and the interior, with the center console angled toward the driver, was a new departure for BMW.
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manufactured by the German automaker BMW
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1. Wikipedia: BMW 3 Series (E21)
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The 316 was the base model for years 1975 to 1981, fitted with a 1.6 L (98 cu in) M10 engine producing 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp).
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5-speed Getrag 245 manual, with either an overdrive fifth gear or close-ratio gearing (the latter available from 1976).
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5-speed Getrag 245 manual, with either an overdrive fifth gear or close-ratio gearing (the latter available from 1976).
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The series was exclusively built in a sporty two-door sedan / coupé body-style
Body style, coupe: Production and model year changes
The series was exclusively built in a sporty two-door sedan / coupé body-style
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manufactured by the German automaker BMW
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