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(1999 model)
2-door 5-seater fixed-head coupé, petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 24-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 2494 cm3 / 152.2 cu in / 152.2 cu in, 126.8 kW / 170.0 hp / 170.0 hp @ 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm, 245.0 N·m / 180.7 lb·ft / 180.7 lb·ft @ 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm, automatic 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 206 km/h / 128 mph / 128 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1999 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 323Ci Automatic | Issued until | |
| Serie | 3 | Number made | |
| Model family | E46 | Body construction | |
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4488 mm / 176.7 in / 176.7 in | Total (curb) weight | 1457 kg / 3212 lb / 3212 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1758 mm / 69.2 in / 69.2 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1387 mm / 54.6 in / 54.6 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2725 mm / 107.3 in / 107.3 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1471 mm / 57.9 in / 57.9 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1478 mm / 58.2 in / 58.2 in | Weight distribution (front) | 51.5 % / 51.5 % / 51.5 % |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 63 l / 13.9 UK gal / 16.6 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.65 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | 0.32 | Frontal area (A) | 2.07 m2 / 22.3 sq ft / 22.3 sq ft (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | 0.66 m2 / 7.1 sq ft / 7.1 sq ft (est.) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) | 16.5 kW / 22.1 hp / 22.1 hp (est.) |
| 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 details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.12 | |
| Fuel supply | Siemens MS 42 fuel inj. | Engine displacement | 2494 cm3 / 152.2 cu in / 152.2 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 415.67 cm3/cylinder / 25.366 cu in/cylinder / 25.366 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 10.5 : 1 |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 126.8 kW / 170.0 hp / 170.0 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 245.0 N·m / 180.7 lb·ft / 180.7 lb·ft at 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 71.1 kW / 95.4 hp / 95.4 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 50.8 kW/l / 1.117 bhp/cu in / 1.117 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 98.2 N·m/l / 0.86 lb·ft/cu in / 0.86 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.76 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.46 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 206 km/h / 128 mph / 128 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | 8.20 s / 8.20 s / 8.20 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 116.7 kW/ton / 88.4 bhp/ton / 88.4 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) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | ||
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion VPAS | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3.4 | Turning circle | 10.5 m / 34.4 ft / 34.4 ft |
| Suspension front | Independent, MacPherson strut, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) | Suspension rear | Independent, Multi-link,U&LLat Links, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) |
| Wheels front | 7.0 x 16 | Wheels rear | 7.0 x 16 |
| Tyres front | 205/55 R 16 91H | Tyres rear | 205/55 R 16 91H |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc |
| Brake diameter front | 287 mm / 11.3 in / 11.3 in | Brake diameter rear | 277 mm / 10.9 in / 10.9 in |
| Brakes details | servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 323Ci Automatic
