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

General Information

Modification (Engine)

323i (143 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

1978 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

End of production

1982 year

Engine

Power

143 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Power per litre

62.2 Hp/l

Engine location

Front, Longitudinal

Number of cylinders

Position of cylinders

Inline

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Torque

205 Nm @ 4000 rpm.

Engine displacement

2300

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

Volume and Weight

Fuel tank capacity

58 l

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

404 l

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

3 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Independent type McPherson

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link suspension

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

BMW 3 Series 323i (143 Hp) Automatic

General Information

Engine

Dimensions

Volume and Weight

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

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