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1978 323i (143 Hp) Automatic

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Brand

BMW

Series

3 Series

Model

323

Modification

323i (143 Hp) Automatic

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1978

End of production

1982

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

58 l 15.32 US gal
12.76 UK gal

Engine displacement

2300 cm³ 140.35 cu. In.

Power

143 hp (at 6000 rpm)

Torque

205 Nm (at 4000 rpm) 151.2 lb. ft (at 4000 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

3

Length

4355 mm 171.46 in

Width

1610 mm 63.39 in

Doors

2

Seats

5

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ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

M20B23

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

2300 cm³ 140.35 cu. In.

Power

143 hp (at 6000 rpm)

Torque

205 Nm (at 4000 rpm) 151.2 lb. ft (at 4000 rpm)

Number of cylinders

6

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

Inline

Engine oil capacity

4.25 l 4.51 US qt
3.74 UK qt

Coolant

12 l 12.72 US qt
10.56 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

no rating

Ratio

N.A.

DIMENSIONS

Length

4355 mm 171.46 in

Width

1610 mm 63.39 in

Height

1380 mm 54.33 in

Wheelbase

2563 mm 100.91 in

Front track

1366 mm 53.78 in

Rear (Back) track

1373 mm 54.06 in

Turning diameter

9.5 m 31.17 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

3

Brakes

- Front

Disc

- Rear

Drum

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Independent type McPherson

- Rear

Independent multi-link suspension

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

404 l 14.27 cu ft

MODEL REVIEW
BMW 3 Series (E21) 323i (143 Hp) Automatic is made in 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982