BMW E21 TAIFUN

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BMW E21 TAIFUN

Back in 1975, the United States allowed the use of square headlights on cars.
(until that year, only round headlights were allowed!) and the triumphant march of double square headlights began! These head-lights were installed on a huge number of cars.

It was very fashionable, first in the USA, then around the world. In the 80s, fashion made its way to the old world. Tuning companies have started putting square headlights on new BMWs.

Brief history of Taifun company The American-style grill with square headlights for the BMW e30 was invented by the Taifun company.

Tai-fun was established in Hainburg, Germany in 1985. It made tuning options for many cars. But his most famous product is the square headlight grill for many BMW models.

The Taifun grill was approved by the car manufacturer and officially sold in BMW showrooms. But integrated car optics ended the company’s heyday in 1996. Unfortunately, little information has come down to us about the Taifun company and its details.

Engine Technical Data

 

Engine type2.1L
Fuel type :Petrol
Fuel System :Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection
Engine Alignment :Longitudinal
Engine size – Displacement – Engine capacity :2315 cm3 / 141.3 cu-in
Bore x Stroke :80 x 76.8 mm
3.15 x 3.02 inches
Number of valves :12 Valves
Compression Ratio :9.5
Maximum power – Output – Horsepower :143 PS / 141 HP / 105 kW
@ 5800 rpm
Maximum torque :190 Nm / 140 lb-ft
@ 4500 rpm
Drive wheels – Traction – Drivetrain :RWD
Transmission Gearbox – Number of speeds :
Body : Sedan    
Num. of Doors : 2    
Wheelbase : 256.3 cm / 100.91 in    
Length : 435.5 cm / 171.46 in    
Width : 161 cm / 63.39 in    
Height : 138 cm / 54.33 in    
Front Axle : 138.4 cm / 54.49 in    
Rear Axle : 140.0 cm / 55.12 in    
Num. of Seats : 5    
Aerodynamic drag coefficient – Cx : 0.46    
Front Brakes – Disc dimensions : Vented Discs
(255 mm / 10.04 in)
   
Rear Brakes – Dics dimensions : Drums
(250 mm / 9.84 in)
   
Front Tyres – Rims dimensions : 185/70 R13    
Rear Tyres – Rims dimensions : 185/70 R13    
Curb Weight : 1110 Kg / 2447 lbs    
Weight-Power Output Ratio : 7.8 kg/hp    
Trunk / Boot capacity : 460 L / 16.2 cu-ft    
Steering : Rack and pinion.    
Front Suspension : MacPherson struts coil springs and anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension : Semitrailing arms coil springs and anti-roll bar

 

 

Fuel Consumption – Economy – Open road: 6.8 L/100 Km
42 MPG UK
35 MPG US
Fuel Consumption – Economy – Highway: 9.1 L/100 Km
31 MPG UK
26 MPG US
Fuel Consumption – Economy – City: 12.8 L/100 Km
22 MPG UK
18 MPG US
Fuel Tank Capacity : 58 L
15.3 US gallons
12.8 UK gallons
CO2 emissions : – g/Km (BMW)

 

Top Speed : 199 Km/h
 
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) : 8.7 s