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BMW 3 Series (E21) 323i (143 Hp) 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982
BMW 3 Series (E21) 323i (143 Hp) 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982
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General information

Name

BMW 3 Series (E21) 323i (143 Hp) 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982

Brand

BMW
Model

3 Series
Generation

3 Series (E21)
Year of production

1978

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

2

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

323i (143 Hp)

Power

143 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

190 Nm @ 4500 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

12.8 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

7.8 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

9.5 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

190 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
M20
Power
143 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre
61.7 Hp/l
Torque
190 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
Engine displacement
2316 cm3
Number of cylinders
6
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder bore
80 mm
Piston stroke
76.8 mm
Compression ratio
9.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1110 kg

Max weight (kg)

1540 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

58 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

404 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4355 mm

Width (mm)

1610 mm

Height (mm)

1380 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2563 mm

Front track (mm)

1366 mm

Rear track (mm)

1373 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

9.5 m

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

manual

Front suspension system

McPherson

Rear suspension system

Multi-link independent

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

185/70 R13

Rear tires size

185/70 R13

Wheel rims size

R13

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