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

Name

BMW 3 Series (E21) 323i (143 Hp) Automatic 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) Automatic

Power

143 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

205 Nm @ 4000 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
M20
Power
143 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre
62.2 Hp/l
Torque
205 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Engine displacement
2300 cm3
Number of cylinders
6
Position of cylinders
Inline
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)

Space volume and weights

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

automatic

Front suspension system

McPherson

Rear suspension system

Multi-link independent

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

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