(1978 model)
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1978 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 323i | Issued until | |
| Serie | 3 | Number made | |
| Model family | E21 | Body construction | |
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4356 mm / 171.5 in / 171.5 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1610 mm / 63.4 in / 63.4 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.70 |
| Height | 1379 mm / 54.3 in / 54.3 in | Total (curb) weight | 1135 kg / 2502 lb / 2502 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2565 mm / 101.0 in / 101.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1384 mm / 54.5 in / 54.5 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1400 mm / 55.1 in / 55.1 in | Fuel capacity | 58 l / 12.8 UK gal / 15.4 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 12 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMW | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 80.0 mm / 3.15 in / 3.15 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 76.8 mm / 3.02 in / 3.02 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.04 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 2316 cm3 / 141.3 cu in / 141.3 cu in | |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Unitary capacity | 386.00 cm3/cylinder / 23.555 cu in/cylinder / 23.555 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 9.5 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 106.6 kW / 144.9 hp / 144.9 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 190.0 Nm / 140.1 lbft / 140.1 lbft at 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 105.2 kW / 143.0 bhp / 143.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 61.7 kW/l / 1.375 bhp/cu in / 1.375 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 82.04 Nm/l / 0.718 lbft/cu in / 0.718 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.81 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.45 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 125.99 kW/ton / 171.30 bhp/ton / 171.30 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.MS.CS. | Suspension rear | I.STA.CS. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | disc, servo-assisted |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 323i
