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 type | 2.1L |
| 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 : | 5 speed Manual |
| 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) |
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| Rear Brakes – Dics dimensions : | Drums (250 mm / 9.84 in) |
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| 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 |
