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(1983 model)
2-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 12-valve straight (inline) engine, SOHC (single overhead camshaft), 2316 cm3 / 141.3 cu in / 141.3 cu in, 102.2 kW / 137.1 hp / 137.1 hp @ 5300 rpm / 5300 rpm / 5300 rpm, 205.0 N·m / 151.2 lb·ft / 151.2 lb·ft @ 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 202 km/h / 126 mph / 126 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1983 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 323i | Issued until | |
| Serie | 3 | Number made | |
| Model family | E30 | Body construction | |
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4325 mm / 170.3 in / 170.3 in | Total (curb) weight | 1173 kg / 2586 lb / 2586 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1645 mm / 64.8 in / 64.8 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1380 mm / 54.3 in / 54.3 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2570 mm / 101.2 in / 101.2 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1407 mm / 55.4 in / 55.4 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1415 mm / 55.7 in / 55.7 in | Weight distribution (front) | 54.0 % / 54.0 % / 54.0 % |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 55 l / 12.1 UK gal / 14.5 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.68 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 1.93 m2 / 20.8 sq ft / 20.8 sq ft (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 12 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMW | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 80.0 mm / 3.15 in / 3.15 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 76.8 mm / 3.02 in / 3.02 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.04 | |
| Fuel supply | Bo LE-Jet fuel inj. | Engine displacement | 2316 cm3 / 141.3 cu in / 141.3 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 386.00 cm3/cylinder / 23.555 cu in/cylinder / 23.555 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Compression ratio | 9.8 : 1 |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 102.2 kW / 137.1 hp / 137.1 hp at 5300 rpm / 5300 rpm / 5300 rpm |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 205.0 N·m / 151.2 lb·ft / 151.2 lb·ft at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 50.4 kW / 67.6 hp / 67.6 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 44.1 kW/l / 0.970 bhp/cu in / 0.970 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 88.5 N·m/l / 0.77 lb·ft/cu in / 0.77 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.81 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.25 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 5.80 s / 5.80 s / 5.80 s | Top (maximal) speed | 202 km/h / 126 mph / 126 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 116.8 kW/ton / 88.5 bhp/ton / 88.5 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 8.80 s / 8.80 s / 8.80 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | 25.20 s / 25.20 s / 25.20 s | 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 | 5.5J x 14 | Wheels rear | 5.5J x 14 |
| Tyres front | 195/60 VR 14 | Tyres rear | 195/60 VR 14 |
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 323i
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