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BMW 323i {E30}

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 80.00 mm × 76.80 mm 3.15 in × 3.02 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 2.3 litre 2316 cc (141.331 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 9.80:1
Fuel system Bo LE-Jet fuel inj.
Maximum power 138.9 PS (137.0 bhp) (102.2 kW) @ 5300 rpm
0-50 mph 5.80 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph 25.20 s
0-100 km/h 8.80 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 16.20 s
Standing km 30.10 s
Top speed 202 km/h (126 mph)
Fuel consumption 6.3/8.2/12.1 l/100km 90km/h / 120km/h / urban
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 116.79 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 205.0 Nm (151 ft·lb) (20.9 kgm) @ 4000 rpm
bmep 1112.3 kPa (161.3 psi)
Specific torque 88.51 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.04
Unitary capacity 386 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2570 mm
wheelbase 101.2 in
Length (milimeters) 4325 mm
Length (inches) 170.3 in
Width (milimeters) 1645 mm
Width (inches) 64.8 in
Height (milimeters) 1380 mm
Height (inches) 54.3 in
L:W ratio 1.68
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1173 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2586 lb
Weight distribuiton 54.00 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 55 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 12.1 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 14.5 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres 195/60 VR 14
Wheels 5.5J x 14
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.81
Final drive ratio 3.25

General information

RAC rating 23.8
Number made
Model code
Model family E30
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1983 BMW 323i {E30} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1983

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