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BMW 323i

(1984 model)

Brief specs of 1984 BMW 323i

4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 12-valve straight (inline) engine, SOHC (single overhead camshaft), 2316 cm3 / 141.3 cu in / 141.3 cu in, 110.4 kW / 148.0 hp / 148.0 hp @ 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm, 205.0 N·m / 151.2 lb·ft / 151.2 lb·ft @ 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 204 km/h / 127 mph / 127 mph top speed

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)BMWIssued from1984
Model323iIssued until
Serie3Number made
Model familyE30Body construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerBMWCountryDE

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typesedan (saloon)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)4450 l / 157.15 cu ft / 157.15 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)1100 l / 38.85 cu ft / 38.85 cu ft

Dimensions & Weight

Length4325 mm / 170.3 in / 170.3 inTotal (curb) weight1090 kg / 2403 lb / 2403 lb
Width1640 mm / 64.6 in / 64.6 inDry weight
Height1380 mm / 54.3 in / 54.3 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2570 mm / 101.2 in / 101.2 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1410 mm / 55.5 in / 55.5 inTowing weight
Track rear1420 mm / 55.9 in / 55.9 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance140 mm / 5.5 in / 5.5 inFuel capacity55 l / 12.1 UK gal / 14.5 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.68  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)1.92 m2 / 20.7 sq ft / 20.7 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders6
Engine Typestraight (inline) (Inline, 6 cylinder)Total number of valves12
Engine ManufacturerBMWValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore80.0 mm / 3.15 in / 3.15 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke76.8 mm / 3.02 in / 3.02 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.04
Fuel supplyBo LE-Jet fuel inj.Engine displacement2316 cm3 / 141.3 cu in / 141.3 cu in
Engine Main bearings7Unitary capacity386.00 cm3/cylinder / 23.555 cu in/cylinder / 23.555 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignSOHC (single overhead camshaft)Compression ratio9.8 : 1
SumpwetMax. output power110.4 kW / 148.0 hp / 148.0 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque205.0 N·m / 151.2 lb·ft / 151.2 lb·ft at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm6600 rpm / 6600 rpm / 6600 rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)50.6 kW / 67.9 hp / 67.9 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output47.7 kW/l / 1.048 bhp/cu in / 1.048 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converternoSpecific torque88.5 N·m/l / 0.77 lb·ft/cu in / 0.77 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.81
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.45

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed204 km/h / 127 mph / 127 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)7.70 s / 7.70 s / 7.70 sPower-to-weight ratio135.8 kW/ton / 102.9 bhp/ton / 102.9 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrack & pinionSteering details
Turns lock-to-lock4.05Turning circle
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels front5.5 x 14Wheels rear5.5 x 14
Tyres front195/60 HR 14Tyres rear195/60 HR 14
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes reardisc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsservo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 323i

 
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