BMW 3 Series (E21) 323i (143 Hp) 1978

General Information

Modification (Engine)

323i (143 Hp)

Start of production

1978 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

End of production

1982 year

Engine

Power

143 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Power per litre

61.7 Hp/l

Engine location

Front, Longitudinal

Number of cylinders

Position of cylinders

Inline

Compression ratio

9.5

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Torque

190 Nm @ 4500 rpm.

Engine displacement

2316

Cylinder Bore

80 mm

Piston Stroke

76.8 mm

Engine oil capacity

4.3 l

Coolant

12 l

Fuel System

Multi-point indirect injection

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1373 mm

Width

1610 mm

Height

1380 mm

Length

4355 mm

Front track

1366 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

9.5

Wheelbase

2563 mm

Performance Characteristics

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

9.5 sec

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

12.8 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7.8 l

Maximum speed

190 km/h

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

9 sec

Volume and Weight

Max load

430 kg

Kerb Weight

1110 kg

Fuel tank capacity

58 l

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

404 l

Max. weight

1540 kg

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

4 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Independent type McPherson

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link suspension

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Wheel rims size

Tires size

185/70 R13

BMW 3 Series 323i (143 Hp)