1983 - BMW - 323i

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 323i 1984
2. 323i 1978
3. 323i 1999
4. 323i 1983
5. 323i 1983
General Information
Make BMW
Model 323i
Production Year 1983
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family E30
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2570 mm     (101,2 in)
Front Track 1407 mm     (55,4 in)
Rear Track 1415 mm     (55,7 in)
Length 4325 mm     (170,3 in)
Width 1645 mm     (64,8 in)
Height 1380 mm     (54,3 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,68
Weight 1173 kg     (2583,7 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear) %54 / %46
Fuel Capacity 55 litre   (12,1 Imp gal ,  14,5 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer BMW
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type SOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-6
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 12 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 2316 cc     (141,33 cu in)
Bore 80 mm     (3,15 in)
Stroke 76,8 mm     (3,02 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,04
Unitary Capacity 386 cc/cylinder    (23,56 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 9,8 : 1
Fuel System Type Bo LE-Jet fuel inj.
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 137 HP     (102,2 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5300 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 205 N.m     (151,3 lb.ft ,  20,9 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 184,1 N.m    (5300 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 116,8 HP/ton    (87,1 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 59,2 HP/litre    (44,1 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption 6.3/8.2/12.1 l/100km 90 km/h / 120 km/h / urban
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 5,8 s
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h 8,8 s
0 - 160 km/h 25,2 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 16,2 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration 30,1 s
Top Speed 202 km/h   (125,5 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 5M
Top Gear Ratio 0,81 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,25 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front)
Suspension (rear)
Brakes (front/rear)
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front) 5.5J x 14
Wheels (rear) 5.5J x 14
Tyres (front) 195/60 VR 14
Tyres (rear) 195/60 VR 14