BMW 3 Series (E21) 323i (143 Hp) Technical specifications and fuel economy

BMW 3 Series (E21) 323i (143 Hp) has a urban fuel consumption of 12.8 l/100 km | 18.4 mpg US | 22.1 mpg UK extra urban fuel consumption of 7.8 l/100 km | 30.2 mpg US | 36.2 mpg UK BMW 3 Series (E21) 323i (143 Hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.5 sec. The maximum speed is 190 km/h | 118 mph.

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

BMW 3 Series (E21) 323i (143 Hp) General information
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
BMW 3 Series (E21) 323i (143 Hp) 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
BMW 3 Series (E21) 323i (143 Hp) 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.
BMW 3 Series (E21) 323i (143 Hp) 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
BMW 3 Series (E21) 323i (143 Hp) Transmission
Wheel Drive : Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission) : 3
Number of Gears (manual transmission) : 4
BMW 3 Series (E21) 323i (143 Hp) 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
BMW 3 Series (E21) 323i (143 Hp) Tyres / Wheels
Tire size : 185/70 R13
Wheel rims size : R13

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