(1996 model)
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1996 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 328i | 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 | 4433 mm / 174.5 in / 174.5 in | Ground clearance | 145 mm / 5.7 in / 5.7 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1395 kg / 3075 lb / 3075 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2700 mm / 106.3 in / 106.3 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1407 mm / 55.4 in / 55.4 in | Weight distribution (front) | 51.0 % / 51.0 % / 51.0 % |
| Track rear | 1420 mm / 55.9 in / 55.9 in | Fuel capacity | 62 l / 13.6 UK gal / 16.4 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | 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 | 84.0 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.00 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 2793 cm3 / 170.4 cu in / 170.4 cu in | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Unitary capacity | 465.50 cm3/cylinder / 28.407 cu in/cylinder / 28.407 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | wet | Compression ratio | 10.2 : 1 |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 141.7 kW / 192.7 hp / 192.7 hp at 5300 rpm / 5300 rpm / 5300 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 280.0 Nm / 206.5 lbft / 206.5 lbft at 3950 rpm / 3950 rpm / 3950 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 139.7 kW / 189.9 bhp / 189.9 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 68.0 kW/l / 1.515 bhp/cu in / 1.515 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 100.25 Nm/l / 0.877 lbft/cu in / 0.877 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 | 2.93 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 236 km/h / 147 mph / 147 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 6.40 s / 6.40 s / 6.40 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 136.20 kW/ton / 185.18 bhp/ton / 185.18 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 6.90 s / 6.90 s / 6.90 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | 13.5 l/100km / 20.9 mi/UK gal / 17.4 mi/US gal |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | 17.50 s / 17.50 s / 17.50 s | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | 6.7 l/100km / 42.2 mi/UK gal / 35.1 mi/US gal |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 9.2 l/100km / 30.7 mi/UK gal / 25.6 mi/US gal | |
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion VPAS | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 10.40 m / 34.12 ft / 34.12 ft | |
| Suspension front | I.MS.LW.CS.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.MultiLi.CS.ARB. |
| Wheels front | 7J x 15 | Wheels rear | 7J x 15 |
| Tyres front | 205/60 R 15 W | Tyres rear | 205/60 R 15 W |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) |
| Brake diameter front | 286 mm / 11.3 in / 11.3 in | Brake diameter rear | 276 mm / 10.9 in / 10.9 in |
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 328i
