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BMW 323Ci Automatic {E46}

Bodywork

type 4/5S FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 84.00 mm × 75.00 mm 3.31 in × 2.95 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 2.5 litre 2494 cc (152.193 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 24 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 10.50:1
Fuel system Siemens MS 42 fuel inj.
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 8.20 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 206 km/h (128 mph)
Fuel consumption 19/27 EPA US MPG city/highway
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 116.68 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1234.5 kPa (179 psi)
Specific torque 98.24 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.12
Unitary capacity 415.67 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2725 mm
wheelbase 107.3 in
Length (milimeters) 4488 mm
Length (inches) 176.7 in
Width (milimeters) 1758 mm
Width (inches) 69.2 in
Height (milimeters) 1387 mm
Height (inches) 54.6 in
L:W ratio 1.65
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1457 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3212 lb
Weight distribuiton 51.50 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 63 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 13.9 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 16.6 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.320
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion VPAS
Turns lock-to-lock 3.400
Turning circle 10.50 m
Tyres 205/55 R 16 91H
Wheels 7.0 x 16
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake ∅ 287 mm
Braked area
Transmission 5A
Top gear ratio 0.76
Final drive ratio 3.46

General information

RAC rating 26.2
Number made
Model code
Model family E46
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1999 BMW 323Ci Automatic {E46} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1999

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