(1990 model)
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1990 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 320 i | Issued until | 1998 |
| Serie | 3 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | monocoque | |
| Model code | Body designation | E36/4 | |
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE,ZA |
| Base platform | E36 | 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 | 110 mm / 4.3 in / 4.3 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1698 mm / 66.9 in / 66.9 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | |
| Height | 1393 mm / 54.8 in / 54.8 in | Total (curb) weight | 1285 kg / 2833 lb / 2833 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2700 mm / 106.3 in / 106.3 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1408 mm / 55.4 in / 55.4 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1421 mm / 55.9 in / 55.9 in | Fuel capacity |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | M50B20 6 S2 | Total number of cylinders | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 12 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Valves per cylinder | 2 | |
| Engine construction | Bore | 80.0 mm / 3.15 in / 3.15 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 66.0 mm / 2.60 in / 2.60 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | ||
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 1991 cm3 / 121.5 cu in / 121.5 cu in | |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Unitary capacity | |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 11.0 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | N | Max. output power | 110.0 kW / 149.6 hp / 149.6 hp at 5900 rpm / 5900 rpm / 5900 rpm |
| Compressor type | Max. torque | 190.0 Nm / 140.1 lbft / 140.1 lbft at 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm | |
| Intercooler | Maximum rpm | ||
| Coolant | Max. net output | ||
| Catalytic converter | Specific output | ||
| Specific torque |
| Transmission type | M | 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 | 214 km/h / 133 mph / 133 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 9.90 s / 9.90 s / 9.90 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) | 8.6 l/100km / 32.8 mi/UK gal / 27.4 mi/US gal | |
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | 6.5J x 15 | Wheels rear | 6.5J x 15 |
| Tyres front | 205/60 R15 | Tyres rear | 205/60 R15 |
| Brakes front | VeDi | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 320 i
