(1991 model)
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1991 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 325i | Issued until | |
| Serie | 3 | Number made | |
| Model family | E36 | Body construction | |
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4445 mm / 175.0 in / 175.0 in | Ground clearance | 108 mm / 4.3 in / 4.3 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1702 mm / 67.0 in / 67.0 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.65 |
| Height | 1392 mm / 54.8 in / 54.8 in | Total (curb) weight | 1295 kg / 2855 lb / 2855 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2700 mm / 106.3 in / 106.3 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1408 mm / 55.4 in / 55.4 in | Weight distribution (front) | 51.0 % / 51.0 % / 51.0 % |
| Track rear | 1421 mm / 55.9 in / 55.9 in | Fuel capacity | 65 l / 14.3 UK gal / 17.2 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | 0.300 | Frontal Area | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 24 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMW | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 84.0 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 75.0 mm / 2.95 in / 2.95 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.12 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 7 | Engine displacement | 2494 cm3 / 152.2 cu in / 152.2 cu in |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Unitary capacity | 415.67 cm3/cylinder / 25.366 cu in/cylinder / 25.366 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 10.0 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 143.2 kW / 194.7 hp / 194.7 hp at 5900 rpm / 5900 rpm / 5900 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 244.0 Nm / 180.0 lbft / 180.0 lbft at 4700 rpm / 4700 rpm / 4700 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 141.2 kW / 192.0 bhp / 192.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 77.0 kW/l / 1.716 bhp/cu in / 1.716 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 97.83 Nm/l / 0.856 lbft/cu in / 0.856 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1.00 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.15 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 227 km/h / 141 mph / 141 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 7.30 s / 7.30 s / 7.30 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 148.26 kW/ton / 201.58 bhp/ton / 201.58 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 PAS | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3.40 | Turning circle | 9.60 m / 31.50 ft / 31.50 ft |
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 325i
