1978 - 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 1978
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family E21
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2565 mm     (101 in)
Front Track 1384 mm     (54,5 in)
Rear Track 1400 mm     (55,1 in)
Length 4356 mm     (171,5 in)
Width 1610 mm     (63,4 in)
Height 1379 mm     (54,3 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,7
Weight 1135 kg     (2500 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 58,2 litre   (12,8 Imp gal ,  15,4 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 9,5 : 1
Fuel System Type Bo fuel inj.
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 143 HP     (106,6 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 6000 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 190 N.m     (140,2 lb.ft ,  19,4 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4500 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 169,7 N.m    (6000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 126 HP/ton    (94 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 61,7 HP/litre    (46 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 5M
Top Gear Ratio 0,81 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,45 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.MS.CS.
Suspension (rear) I.STA.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Di-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)