1987 BMW 3 Series Sedan Second generation LCI Chassis Specifications
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| Condition | Value |
|---|
expand_moreCamber front
| 325 i X with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 168 HP engine (1986.12–1991.8) | -1°00'+0°30'-0°30' |
| 325 i X with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 168 HP engine (1986.12–1991.8) | -1°00'+0°30'-0°30' |
| 325 i X with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 168 HP engine (1986.12–1991.8) | -1°00'+0°30'-0°30' |
| 325 i X with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 168 HP engine (1986.12–1991.8) | -1°00'+0°30'-0°30' |
| 325 i X with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 169 HP engine (1986.3–1987.12) | -1°00'+0°30'-0°30' |
| 325 i X with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 169 HP engine (1986.3–1987.12) | -1°00'+0°30'-0°30' |
| 325 i X with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 169 HP engine (1986.3–1987.12) | -1°00'+0°30'-0°30' |
| 325 i X with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 169 HP engine (1986.3–1987.12) | -1°00'+0°30'-0°30' |
expand_moreAll other modifications
| Standard | -0°40'+0°30'-0°30' |
| With M technology | -1°10'+0°30'-0°30' |
expand_moreCamber rear
| 325 i X with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 168 HP engine (1986.12–1991.8) | -2°00'+0°30'-0°30' |
| 325 i X with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 168 HP engine (1986.12–1991.8) | -2°00'+0°30'-0°30' |
| 325 i X with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 168 HP engine (1986.12–1991.8) | -2°00'+0°30'-0°30' |
| 325 i X with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 168 HP engine (1986.12–1991.8) | -2°00'+0°30'-0°30' |
| 325 i X with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 169 HP engine (1986.3–1987.12) | -2°00'+0°30'-0°30' |
| 325 i X with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 169 HP engine (1986.3–1987.12) | -2°00'+0°30'-0°30' |
| 325 i X with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 169 HP engine (1986.3–1987.12) | -2°00'+0°30'-0°30' |
| 325 i X with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 169 HP engine (1986.3–1987.12) | -2°00'+0°30'-0°30' |
expand_moreAll other modifications
| Standard | -2°00'+0°30'-0°30' |
| With M technology | -2°30'+0°30'-0°30' |
expand_moreCaster front
| 325 i X with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 168 HP engine (1986.12–1991.8) | 1°35'+0°30'-0°30' |
| 325 i X with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 168 HP engine (1986.12–1991.8) | 1°35'+0°30'-0°30' |
| 325 i X with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 168 HP engine (1986.12–1991.8) | 1°35'+0°30'-0°30' |
| 325 i X with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 168 HP engine (1986.12–1991.8) | 1°35'+0°30'-0°30' |
| 325 i X with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 169 HP engine (1986.3–1987.12) | 1°35'+0°30'-0°30' |
| 325 i X with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 169 HP engine (1986.3–1987.12) | 1°35'+0°30'-0°30' |
| 325 i X with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 169 HP engine (1986.3–1987.12) | 1°35'+0°30'-0°30' |
| 325 i X with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 169 HP engine (1986.3–1987.12) | 1°35'+0°30'-0°30' |
expand_moreAll other modifications
| Standard | 8°48'+0°30'-0°30' |
| With M technology | 9°03'+0°00'-0°00' |
| Conditions for axle measurement | 2 x 68 Kg on front seats, 1 x 68 Kg on rear seat, 1 x 21 Kg in boot, with full fuel tank. |
expand_moreFront tire pressure
expand_more316 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 98 HP engine (1987.9–1991.6)
| 175/70 R 14 | 1.8 bar |
expand_more316 i with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 101 HP engine (1987.8–1988.8)
| 175/70 R 14 | 1.8 bar |
expand_more318 i with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 101 HP engine (1984.12–1988.8)
| 175/70 R 14 | 1.8 bar |
expand_more318 i with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 103 HP engine (1982.9–1987.8)
| 175/70 R 14 | 1.8 bar |
expand_more320 i with gasoline straight-6 2.0 L 127 HP engine (1985.12–1991.6)
| 195/65 R 14 | 1.8 bar |
expand_more324 d with diesel straight-6 2.4 L 84 HP engine (1985.9–1991.8)
| 195/65 R 15 | 2 bar |
expand_more324 td with diesel straight-6 2.4 L 114 HP engine (1987.9–1991.8)
| 195/65 R 15 | 2 bar |
expand_moreAll other modifications
| 195/65 R 14 | 2 bar |
expand_moreRear tire pressure
expand_more316 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 98 HP engine (1987.9–1991.6)
| 175/70 R 14 | 2 bar |
expand_more316 i with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 101 HP engine (1987.8–1988.8)
| 175/70 R 14 | 2 bar |
expand_more318 i with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 101 HP engine (1984.12–1988.8)
| 175/70 R 14 | 2 bar |
expand_more318 i with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 103 HP engine (1982.9–1987.8)
| 175/70 R 14 | 2 bar |
expand_more320 i with gasoline straight-6 2.0 L 127 HP engine (1985.12–1991.6)
| 195/65 R 14 | 2 bar |
expand_more324 d with diesel straight-6 2.4 L 84 HP engine (1985.9–1991.8)
| 195/65 R 15 | 2 bar |
expand_more324 td with diesel straight-6 2.4 L 114 HP engine (1987.9–1991.8)
| 195/65 R 15 | 2 bar |
expand_more325 e 2.7 with gasoline straight-6 2.7 L 127 HP engine (1985.1–1987.8)
| 195/65 R 14 | 2 bar |
expand_moreAll other modifications
| 195/65 R 14 | 2.2 bar |
expand_moreSpreading
| 325 i X with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 168 HP engine (1986.12–1991.8) | 12°58'+0°30'-0°30' |
| 325 i X with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 168 HP engine (1986.12–1991.8) | 12°58'+0°30'-0°30' |
| 325 i X with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 168 HP engine (1986.12–1991.8) | 12°58'+0°30'-0°30' |
| 325 i X with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 168 HP engine (1986.12–1991.8) | 12°58'+0°30'-0°30' |
| 325 i X with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 169 HP engine (1986.3–1987.12) | 12°58'+0°30'-0°30' |
| 325 i X with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 169 HP engine (1986.3–1987.12) | 12°58'+0°30'-0°30' |
| 325 i X with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 169 HP engine (1986.3–1987.12) | 12°58'+0°30'-0°30' |
| 325 i X with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 169 HP engine (1986.3–1987.12) | 12°58'+0°30'-0°30' |
expand_moreAll other modifications
| Standard | 14°15'+0°30'-0°30' |
| With M technology | 14°45'+0°30'-0°30' |
expand_moreToe-in front (total toe)
| 325 i X with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 168 HP engine (1986.12–1991.8) | 0°00'+0°05'-0°05' |
| 325 i X with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 168 HP engine (1986.12–1991.8) | 0°00'+0°05'-0°05' |
| 325 i X with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 168 HP engine (1986.12–1991.8) | 0°00'+0°05'-0°05' |
| 325 i X with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 168 HP engine (1986.12–1991.8) | 0°00'+0°05'-0°05' |
| 325 i X with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 169 HP engine (1986.3–1987.12) | 0°00'+0°05'-0°05' |
| 325 i X with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 169 HP engine (1986.3–1987.12) | 0°00'+0°05'-0°05' |
| 325 i X with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 169 HP engine (1986.3–1987.12) | 0°00'+0°05'-0°05' |
| 325 i X with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 169 HP engine (1986.3–1987.12) | 0°00'+0°05'-0°05' |
expand_moreAll other modifications
| Standard | 0°18'+0°05'-0°05' |
| With M technology | 0°18'+0°05'-0°05' |
expand_moreToe-in rear
| 325 i X with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 168 HP engine (1986.12–1991.8) | 0°20'+0°07'-0°07' |
| 325 i X with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 168 HP engine (1986.12–1991.8) | 0°20'+0°07'-0°07' |
| 325 i X with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 168 HP engine (1986.12–1991.8) | 0°20'+0°07'-0°07' |
| 325 i X with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 168 HP engine (1986.12–1991.8) | 0°20'+0°07'-0°07' |
| 325 i X with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 169 HP engine (1986.3–1987.12) | 0°20'+0°07'-0°07' |
| 325 i X with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 169 HP engine (1986.3–1987.12) | 0°20'+0°07'-0°07' |
| 325 i X with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 169 HP engine (1986.3–1987.12) | 0°20'+0°07'-0°07' |
| 325 i X with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 169 HP engine (1986.3–1987.12) | 0°20'+0°07'-0°07' |
expand_moreAll other modifications
| Standard | 0°22'+0°07'-0°07' |
| With M technology | -0°31'+0°07'-0°07' |
expand_moreTread front
| With M technology | 4.63 ft |
| Otherwise | 4.61 ft |
expand_moreTread rear
| With M technology | 4.7 ft |
| Otherwise | 4.59 ft |
| Wheel base | 8.43 ft |
| Wheel steering angle inner wheel (relative steering angle) | 20°00'+0°00'-0°00' |
| Wheel steering angle outer wheel (relative steering angle) | 18°20'+0°30'-0°30' |
Chassis specifications will help to do body work on your 1987 BMW 3 Series Sedan.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1987 BMW 3 Series Sedan user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and BMW warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
Table of Contents
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
- Axle Oil Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Gearbox Oil Capacity
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Steering Fluid Capacity
- Brake System Specifications
- Chassis Specifications
- Electrical System Specifications
- Emission
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1987 BMW 3 Series Sedan generations
In 1987 BMW offered 2 generations of the 3 Series Sedan. Chassis specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.
BMW 3 Series Sedan Second generation LCI model years
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