

(1992 model)
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1992 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 325td cat | Issued until | |
| Serie | 3 | Number made | |
| Model family | 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 | 4433 mm / 174.5 in / 174.5 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1698 mm / 66.9 in / 66.9 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.64 |
| Height | 1393 mm / 54.8 in / 54.8 in | Total (curb) weight | 1335 kg / 2943 lb / 2943 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2700 mm / 106.3 in / 106.3 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1418 mm / 55.8 in / 55.8 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1431 mm / 56.3 in / 56.3 in | Fuel capacity | 65 l / 14.3 UK gal / 17.2 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 | diesel | Stroke | 83.0 mm / 3.27 in / 3.27 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.96 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 7 | Engine displacement | 2498 cm3 / 152.4 cu in / 152.4 cu in |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Unitary capacity | 416.33 cm3/cylinder / 25.406 cu in/cylinder / 25.406 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 22.0 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | turbocharged | Max. output power | 86.5 kW / 117.6 hp / 117.6 hp at 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm |
| Compressor type | Mitsubishi TD 24 1257 turbo | Max. torque | 222.0 Nm / 163.7 lbft / 163.7 lbft at 1900 rpm / 1900 rpm / 1900 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 85.3 kW / 116.0 bhp / 116.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 46.4 kW/l / 1.034 bhp/cu in / 1.034 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 88.87 Nm/l / 0.777 lbft/cu in / 0.777 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 | 2.65 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 198 km/h / 123 mph / 123 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 86.89 kW/ton / 118.14 bhp/ton / 118.14 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 12.00 s / 12.00 s / 12.00 s | 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 VR PAS | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 10.40 m / 34.12 ft / 34.12 ft | |
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | 6J x 15 | Wheels rear | 6J x 15 |
| Tyres front | 185/65 R 15 87H | Tyres rear | 185/65 R 15 87H |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | disc, ABS (anti-lock braking system), servo-assisted |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 325td cat