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(1998 model)
4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 24-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 2171 cm3 / 132.5 cu in / 132.5 cu in, 126.8 kW / 170.0 hp / 170.0 hp @ 6250 rpm / 6250 rpm / 6250 rpm, 210.0 N·m / 154.9 lb·ft / 154.9 lb·ft @ 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm, automatic 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 224 km/h / 139 mph / 139 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1998 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 320i Automatic | Issued until | |
| Serie | 3 | Number made | |
| Model family | E46 | Body construction | |
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | 440 l / 15.54 cu ft / 15.54 cu ft | |
| Passenger space (volume) | 4590 l / 162.09 cu ft / 162.09 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4471 mm / 176.0 in / 176.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 1500 kg / 3307 lb / 3307 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1739 mm / 68.5 in / 68.5 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1415 mm / 55.7 in / 55.7 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2725 mm / 107.3 in / 107.3 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1481 mm / 58.3 in / 58.3 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1493 mm / 58.8 in / 58.8 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 63 l / 13.9 UK gal / 16.6 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.64 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | 0.29 | Frontal area (A) | 2.09 m2 / 22.5 sq ft / 22.5 sq ft (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | 0.61 m2 / 6.5 sq ft / 6.5 sq ft (est.) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) | 15.1 kW / 20.2 hp / 20.2 hp (est.) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) (Inline, 6 cylinder) | Total number of valves | 24 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMW | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 80.0 mm / 3.15 in / 3.15 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 72.0 mm / 2.83 in / 2.83 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.11 | |
| Fuel supply | Engine displacement | 2171 cm3 / 132.5 cu in / 132.5 cu in | |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 361.83 cm3/cylinder / 22.080 cu in/cylinder / 22.080 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | |
| Sump | Max. output power | 126.8 kW / 170.0 hp / 170.0 hp at 6250 rpm / 6250 rpm / 6250 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 210.0 N·m / 154.9 lb·ft / 154.9 lb·ft at 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 69.3 kW / 93.0 hp / 93.0 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 58.4 kW/l / 1.284 bhp/cu in / 1.284 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 96.7 N·m/l / 0.85 lb·ft/cu in / 0.85 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 224 km/h / 139 mph / 139 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 113.3 kW/ton / 85.9 bhp/ton / 85.9 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 9.30 s / 9.30 s / 9.30 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) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | ||
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 235/60-R1799 | Tyres rear | 235/60-R1799 |
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 320i Automatic
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