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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 323i (170 Hp) 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 323i (170 Hp) 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
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General information

Name

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 323i (170 Hp) 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001

Brand

BMW
Model

3 Series
Generation

3 Series Sedan (E46)
Year of production

1998

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

323i (170 Hp)

Power

170 Hp @ 5500 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

245 Nm @ 3950 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

12.7 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

6.9 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

8 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

231 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
M52B25
Power
170 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre
68.2 Hp/l
Torque
245 Nm @ 3950 rpm.
Engine displacement
2494 cm3
Number of cylinders
6
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Piston stroke
75 mm
Compression ratio
10.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
DOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1370 kg

Max weight (kg)

1870 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

63 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

440 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4471 mm

Width (mm)

1739 mm

Height (mm)

1415 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2725 mm

Front track (mm)

1481 mm

Rear track (mm)

1488 mm

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

Spring Strut

Rear suspension system

Helical spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

195/65R15

Rear tires size

195/65R15

Wheel rims size

6.5J x 15

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