(1999 model)
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1999 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 323i | 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 | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4470 mm / 176.0 in / 176.0 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1740 mm / 68.5 in / 68.5 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.64 |
| Height | 1415 mm / 55.7 in / 55.7 in | Total (curb) weight | 1430 kg / 3153 lb / 3153 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2725 mm / 107.3 in / 107.3 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1481 mm / 58.3 in / 58.3 in | Weight distribution (front) | 51.0 % / 51.0 % / 51.0 % |
| Track rear | 1488 mm / 58.6 in / 58.6 in | Fuel capacity | 63 l / 13.9 UK gal / 16.6 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | 0.310 | 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 | 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 | wet | Compression ratio | 10.5 : 1 |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 126.8 kW / 172.4 hp / 172.4 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 245.0 Nm / 180.7 lbft / 180.7 lbft at 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 125.0 kW / 170.0 bhp / 170.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 68.2 kW/l / 1.520 bhp/cu in / 1.520 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 98.24 Nm/l / 0.859 lbft/cu in / 0.859 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 | 3.07 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 206 km/h / 128 mph / 128 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 7.10 s / 7.10 s / 7.10 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 118.88 kW/ton / 161.63 bhp/ton / 161.63 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 VPAS | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3.40 | Turning circle | 10.50 m / 34.45 ft / 34.45 ft |
| Suspension front | I.MS.CS.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.MultiLi.U&LLatLi.CS.ARB. |
| Wheels front | 6.5 x 15 | Wheels rear | 6.5 x 15 |
| Tyres front | 195/65 R 15 91H | Tyres rear | 195/65 R 15 91H |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) |
| Brake diameter front | 287 mm / 11.3 in / 11.3 in | Brake diameter rear | 277 mm / 10.9 in / 10.9 in |
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 323i
