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1999 - BMW - 323Ci Automatic

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1. 323Ci Automatic 1999
General Information
Make BMW
Model 323Ci Automatic
Production Year 1999
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family E46
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2725 mm     (107,3 in)
Front Track 1471 mm     (57,9 in)
Rear Track 1478 mm     (58,2 in)
Length 4488 mm     (176,7 in)
Width 1758 mm     (69,2 in)
Height 1387 mm     (54,6 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,65
Weight 1457 kg     (3209,3 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear) %51,5 / %48,5
Fuel Capacity 63 litre   (13,9 Imp gal ,  16,6 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient 0,32
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer BMW
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type DOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-6
Valves per Cylinder 4    (Total of 24 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 2494 cc     (152,19 cu in)
Bore 84 mm     (3,31 in)
Stroke 75 mm     (2,95 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,12
Unitary Capacity 415,67 cc/cylinder    (25,37 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 10,5 : 1
Fuel System Type Siemens MS 42 fuel inj.
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 170 HP     (126,8 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5500 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 245 N.m     (180,8 lb.ft ,  25 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3500 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 220,1 N.m    (5500 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 116,7 HP/ton    (87 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 68,2 HP/litre    (50,8 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption 19/27 EPA US MPG city/highway
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph 8,2 s
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 206 km/h   (128 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 5A
Top Gear Ratio 0,76 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,46 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion VPAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 3,4
Turning Circle Diameter 10,5 m    (34,5 ft)
Suspension (front) I.MS.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) I.MultiLi.U&LLatLi.CS.ARB.
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 287 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 277 mm
Wheels (front) 7 x 16
Wheels (rear) 7.0 x 16
Tyres (front) 205/55 R 16 91H
Tyres (rear) 205/55 R 16 91H