What is BMW ETA?

Eta stood for efficiency and was BMW’s attempt to build a fuel-efficient engine to run on unleaded fuel. The 2.7-litre, six-cylinder engine relied on low revs and tall gearing to achieve excellent fuel consumption and, in truth, reasonable acceleration, at least in the lighter 3-series model.

What is an ETA engine?

The e stands for efficiency, and Eta is Greek for the same. It’s all very logical. Curbside Classic notes that the Eta engine was designed to be the kind of car BMW figured Americans wanted at the time: low-revving, high on torque, low on horsepower, not unlike a V8 from the era.

Is the BMW 325i a 6 cylinder?

Six-cylinder petrol This engine was available in the 325i variants, including the all-wheel drive 325iX.

What engine comes in a E30 325i?

BMW 3 Series Sedan 4-door (E30) 325i (170 Hp) 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991 Specs

General information
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel System Multi-point indirect injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity 4.8 l 5.07 US qt | 4.22 UK qt

What is a super ETA?

“Super Eta” simply refers to those 2.7 liter low rpm engines made from 4/87 on. Major differences include: -Motronic 1.1. -Head casting is the same as the 325i, but cam is different, and lacks double valve springs. -Pistons to match “i” head (This is why the Super Eta is desirable for the 2.7 “ita” conversion)

How can you tell the difference between 325i and 325e?

The primary differences between the 325e and the 325i are in the engine and drivetrain. Although both models have engines from the same M20 family, the 325e has more displacement than the 325i (2.7 liters vs. 2.5), but drastically less horsepower (121 vs 167).

What Litre is a BMW 325i?

BMW 3-Series Coupe 325i (3.0L) SE 2d specs & dimensions | Parkers.

What does 325i stand for?

A while ago, the first number was the series and the second two numbers were the engine size (times 10). So, a BMW 325i was a 3 series with a 2.5l motor. Now they don’t mean anything really but the higher the number, the “better” the car.

What liter is a 325i?

3.0L
BMW 3-Series Coupe 325i (3.0L) SE 2d specs & dimensions | Parkers.