BMW 3 Series (E21) 323i (143 Hp)

BMW 3 Series (E21) 323i (143 Hp) Technical information

General information
2316 cm3 143 hp 105 kW 9.5 sec 190 km/h 118 mph 1110 kg 2447 lbs Compare this car with other cars
Brand :	BMW
Model :	3 Series
Generation :	3 Series (E21)
Engine / modification :	323i (143 Hp)
Production start :	1978 year
Production end :	1982 year
Coupe type :	Sedan
Num. of Doors :	2
Num. of seats :	5
Fuel economy (consumption)
Fuel consumption / economy - urban :	12.8 l/100 km \| 18.4 mpg US \| 22.1 mpg UK
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban :	7.8 l/100 km \| 30.2 mpg US \| 36.2 mpg UK
Fuel consumption / economy - combined :
Fuel Type :	Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume :	58 l \| 15.3 US gallons \| 12.8 UK gallons
Performance
Power :	143 hp \| 105 kW
Max power in :	5800 rpm.
Maximum speed :	190 km/h \| 118 mph
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h :	9.5 sec
Torque :	190 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
Engine
Model Engine :	M20
Engine position :	Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement :	2316 cm3
Engine oil capacity :	4.0 l
Fuel System :	Multi-point injection
Position of cylinders :	Inline
Valvetrain :	Bosch K-Jetronic
Number of cylinders :	6
Number of valves per cylinder :	2
Compression ratio :	9.5
Piston Stroke :	76.8 mm
Cylinder Bore :	80 mm
Transmission
Wheel Drive :	Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission) :	3
Number of Gears (manual transmission) :	4
Chassis
Length :	4355 mm \| 171.5 in
Width :	1610 mm \| 63.4 in
Height :	1380 mm \| 54.3 in
Wheelbase :	2563 mm \| 100.9 in
Front track :	1366 mm \| 53.8 in
Rear (Back) track :	1373 mm \| 54.1 in
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk) :	404 l
Front suspension :	McPherson
Rear suspension :	Multi-link independent
Max weight :	1540 kg \| 3395 lbs
Front brakes :	Disc
Rear brakes :	Drum
Kerb Weight :	1110 kg \| 2447 lbs
Power steering :	Hydraulic Steering
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) :	9.5 m
Tyres / Wheels
Tire size :	185/70 R13
Wheel rims size :	R13
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