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1978 323i (143 Hp)

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)

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

2316 cm³ 141.33 cu. In.

Power

143 hp (at 5800 rpm)

Torque

190 Nm (at 4500 rpm) 140.14 lb. ft (at 4500 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

190 km/h 118 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

4

Kerb weight

1110 kg 2447.1 lbs

Length

4355 mm 171.46 in

Width

1610 mm 63.39 in

Doors

2

Seats

5

Wheel rims

13

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

12.8 l/100 km 18.38 US mpg
22.07 UK mpg

- Extra urban

7.8 l/100 km 30.15 US mpg
36.22 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

190 km/h 118 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

9.5 sec

0 - 60 mph

9 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

M20B23

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

2316 cm³ 141.33 cu. In.

Power

143 hp (at 5800 rpm)

Torque

190 Nm (at 4500 rpm) 140.14 lb. ft (at 4500 rpm)

Number of cylinders

6

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

80 mm 3.15 in

Piston Stroke

76.8 mm 3.02 in

Compression ratio

9.5

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

high Performance

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

4

Brakes

- Front

Disc

- Rear

Drum

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Independent type McPherson

- Rear

Independent multi-link suspension

Tire size

- Front

185/70 R13

Wheel rims

13

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1110 kg 2447.1 lbs

Max. weight

1540 kg 3395.1 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

404 l 14.27 cu ft

- Max. roof load

430 kg 948 lbs

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