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(2007 model)
4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 24-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 2996 cm3 / 182.8 cu in / 182.8 cu in, 171.5 kW / 230.0 hp / 230.0 hp @ 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm, 271.0 N·m / 199.9 lb·ft / 199.9 lb·ft @ 2750 rpm / 2750 rpm / 2750 rpm, automatic 6-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 209 km/h / 130 mph / 130 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 328i Automatic (US) | Issued until | |
| Serie | 3 | Number made | |
| Model family | E90 | 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) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4526 mm / 178.2 in / 178.2 in | Total (curb) weight | 1545 kg / 3406 lb / 3406 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1816 mm / 71.5 in / 71.5 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1420 mm / 55.9 in / 55.9 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2760 mm / 108.7 in / 108.7 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1501 mm / 59.1 in / 59.1 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1514 mm / 59.6 in / 59.6 in | Weight distribution (front) | 51.1 % / 51.1 % / 51.1 % |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 61 l / 13.4 UK gal / 16.1 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.64 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | 0.3 | Frontal area (A) | 2.19 m2 / 23.6 sq ft / 23.6 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) | 16.3 kW / 21.9 hp / 21.9 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 | 85.0 mm / 3.35 in / 3.35 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 88.0 mm / 3.46 in / 3.46 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.97 | |
| Fuel supply | EFI | Engine displacement | 2996 cm3 / 182.8 cu in / 182.8 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 499.33 cm3/cylinder / 30.471 cu in/cylinder / 30.471 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 10.7 : 1 |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 171.5 kW / 230.0 hp / 230.0 hp at 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 271.0 N·m / 199.9 lb·ft / 199.9 lb·ft at 2750 rpm / 2750 rpm / 2750 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 88.4 kW / 118.5 hp / 118.5 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 57.2 kW/l / 1.258 bhp/cu in / 1.258 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 90.5 N·m/l / 0.79 lb·ft/cu in / 0.79 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.67 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.73 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 209 km/h / 130 mph / 130 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | 6.90 s / 6.90 s / 6.90 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 148.9 kW/ton / 112.8 bhp/ton / 112.8 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 | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | 7.0 x 16 | Wheels rear | 7.0 x 16 |
| Tyres front | 205/55 R 16 | Tyres rear | 205/55 R 16 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc |
| Brake diameter front | 300 mm / 11.8 in / 11.8 in | Brake diameter rear | 300 mm / 11.8 in / 11.8 in |
| Brakes details | servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 328i Automatic (US)