1986 BMW 3 Series Towing Capacity

Up to

1100kg

The towing capacity of the 1986 BMW 3 Series supports up to 1100kg. This is a braked figure, while the maximum load for any vehicle without using trailer brakes is 750kg, if rated to tow that much in the first place. Kilograms can also be expressed as kilos, and if you want to know the tow rating in tonnes, just divide the kg figure by 1000. But, before you try towing with any car, ute, van, SUV or 4x4, be sure to check with the manufacturer or your owner's manual to ensure your 1986 BMW 3 Series matches the example listed here.

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1986 BMW 3 Series braked* towing capacity

Convertible

1986 BMW 3 Series	Specs	Braked capacity
318i (base)	Specs: 1.8L, Leaded Petrol, 4 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 1100kg
325e (base)	Specs: 2.7L, Unleaded Petrol, 4 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 1000kg
318i (base)	Specs: 1.8L, Leaded Petrol, 5 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 1100kg
325e (base)	Specs: 2.7L, Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 1000kg

Coupe

1986 BMW 3 Series	Specs	Braked capacity
318i (base)	Specs: 1.8L, Leaded Petrol, 4 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 1100kg
325e (base)	Specs: 2.7L, Unleaded Petrol, 4 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 1000kg
318i (base)	Specs: 1.8L, Leaded Petrol, 5 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 1100kg
325e (base)	Specs: 2.7L, Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 1000kg

Sedan

1986 BMW 3 Series	Specs	Braked capacity
318i (base)	Specs: 1.8L, Leaded Petrol, 4 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 1100kg
325e (base)	Specs: 2.7L, Unleaded Petrol, 4 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 1000kg
325e Executive	Specs: 2.7L, Unleaded Petrol, 4 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 1000kg
318i (base)	Specs: 1.8L, Leaded Petrol, 5 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 1100kg
325e (base)	Specs: 2.7L, Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 1000kg

* Requires braking on both wheels on at least one axle of the towed load.