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BMW 323i {E21}

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
Compression ratio 9.50:1
Fuel system Bo fuel inj.
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 125.99 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1030.9 kPa (149.5 psi)
Specific torque 82.04 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 2565 mm
wheelbase 101 in
Length (milimeters) 4356 mm
Length (inches) 171.5 in
Width (milimeters) 1610 mm
Width (inches) 63.4 in
Height (milimeters) 1379 mm
Height (inches) 54.3 in
L:W ratio 1.7
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1135 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2502 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 58.2 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 12.8 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 15.4 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.81
Final drive ratio 3.45

General information

RAC rating 23.8
Number made
Model code
Model family E21
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1978 BMW 323i {E21} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1978

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