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1998 323i (170 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 (170 Hp) Automatic

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1998

End of production

2001

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

63 l 16.64 US gal
13.86 UK gal

Engine displacement

2494 cm³ 152.19 cu. In.

Power

170 hp (at 5500 rpm)

Torque

245 Nm (at 3950 rpm) 180.7 lb. ft (at 3950 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

228 km/h 142 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

5

Kerb weight

1370 kg 3020.3 lbs

Length

4471 mm 176.02 in

Width

1739 mm 68.46 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

14.9 l/100 km 15.79 US mpg
18.96 UK mpg

- Extra urban

7.2 l/100 km 32.67 US mpg
39.23 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

228 km/h 142 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

9 sec

0 - 60 mph

8.6 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

M52B25TU

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

2494 cm³ 152.19 cu. In.

Power

170 hp (at 5500 rpm)

Torque

245 Nm (at 3950 rpm) 180.7 lb. ft (at 3950 rpm)

Number of cylinders

6

Valves per cylinder

4

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

84 mm 3.31 in

Piston Stroke

75 mm 2.95 in

Compression ratio

10.5

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

6.5 l 6.89 US qt
5.72 UK qt

Coolant

8.4 l 8.9 US qt
7.39 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

high Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4471 mm 176.02 in

Width

1739 mm 68.46 in

Height

1415 mm 55.71 in

Wheelbase

2725 mm 107.28 in

Front track

1481 mm 58.31 in

Rear (Back) track

1488 mm 58.58 in

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

5

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Disc

Assisting system

ABS

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Spring Strut

- Rear

Coil spring

Tire size

- Front

195/65 R15

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1370 kg 3020.3 lbs

Max. weight

1870 kg 4122.6 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

440 l 15.54 cu ft

- Max. roof load

500 kg 1102.3 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 323i (170 Hp) Automatic is made in 1998 1999 2000 2001