1999 BMW 323Ci specifications

1999 BMW 323Ci data
Applicable to the USA domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2725 mm 107.3 inches
Track/tread (front) 1471 mm 57.9 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1478 mm 58.2 inches
Length 4488 mm 176.7 inches
Width 1758 mm 69.2 inches
Height 1387 mm 54.6 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.65
Kerb weight 1430 kg 3153 lb
Weight distribution 51% front
fuel tank capacity 63 litres 13.9 [16.6] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.32
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 2.5 litre
2494 cc
(152.193 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 84 × 75 mm
3.31 × 2.95 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.12
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
24 valves in total
maximum power output
(SAEnet)		 172 PS (170 bhp) (127 kW)
at 5500 rpm
maximum torque
(SAEnet)		 245 Nm (181 ft·lb) (25 kgm)
at 3500 rpm
Specific output
(SAEnet)		 50.8 kW/litre
69.1 ps/litre
68.2 bhp/litre
1.12 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAEnet)		 98.24 Nm/litre
1.19 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 10.5:1
Fuel system Siemens MS 42 fuel inj.
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1234.5 kPa (179 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 415.67 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 206 km/h (128 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
120.53 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 PS/kg
88.65 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 kW/kg
118.88 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
11.28 kg/kW
18.84 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 20/29 EPA US MPG city/highway
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km11.8/8.1 l/100km city/highway
km/litre8.5/12.3 km/l city/highway
UK MPG24.0/34.8 UK MPG city/highway
US MPG20.0/29.0 US MPG city/highway
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock 3.400
Turning circle 10.50 m
Front suspension I.MS.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension I.MultiLi.U&LLatLi.CS.ARB.
Wheel size front 7.0 x 16
Wheel size rear 7.0 x 16
Tyres front 205/55 R 16 91H
Tyres rear 205/55 R 16 91H
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter 287 mm
Rear brake diameter 277 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.07
general
Carfolio.com ID96140
Production total
Model code
Model family E46
RAC rating 26.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1999 BMW 323Ci added 2002-06-27.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4488mm, wb: 2725mm
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 187 PS 184 bhp 137 kW 1500 kg
6 cyl, 2.5ℓ, l: 4470mm, wb: 2725mm
2004 BMW 325i SMG E46
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6 cyl, 2.5ℓ, l: 4470mm, wb: 2725mm
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6 cyl, 2.5ℓ, l: 4470mm, wb: 2725mm
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4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5A 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 187 PS 184 bhp 137 kW 1600 kg
6 cyl, 2.5ℓ, l: 4470mm, wb: 2725mm
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 6M 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 238 PS 235 bhp 175 kW 1490 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4488mm, wb: 2725mm
2004 BMW 330Ci M Automatic E46
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6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4488mm, wb: 2725mm
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2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 6M 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 238 PS 235 bhp 175 kW 1640 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4488mm, wb: 2725mm
2004 BMW 330Ci M Cabriolet Automatic E46
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 5A 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 238 PS 235 bhp 175 kW 1675 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4488mm, wb: 2725mm
2004 BMW 330i E46
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 228 PS 225 bhp 168 kW 1490 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4470mm, wb: 2725mm
2004 BMW 330i Automatic E46
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 228 PS 225 bhp 168 kW 1525 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4470mm, wb: 2725mm
2004 BMW 330i M E46
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 238 PS 235 bhp 175 kW 1490 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4471mm, wb: 2725mm
2004 BMW 330i M Automatic E46
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 238 PS 235 bhp 175 kW 1525 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4471mm, wb: 2725mm
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 238 PS 235 bhp 175 kW
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4470mm, wb: 2725mm
2004 BMW 330i Performance Package Automatic E46
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 238 PS 235 bhp 175 kW
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4470mm, wb: 2725mm
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6A 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 228 PS 225 bhp 168 kW 1490 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4470mm, wb: 2725mm
2004 BMW 330xi E46
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 6M 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 228 PS 225 bhp 168 kW 1743 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4470mm, wb: 2725mm
2004 BMW 330xi Automatic E46
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5A 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 228 PS 225 bhp 168 kW 1743 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4470mm, wb: 2725mm
2003 BMW 318d Touring Automatic E46
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5A 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 188.0 CO2 1585 kg
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4478mm, wb: 2725mm
2003 BMW 318i Touring Automatic E46
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5A 1895 cm3/115.6cuin 118 PS 116 bhp 87 kW 199.0 CO2 1505 kg
4 cyl, 1.9ℓ, l: 4478mm, wb: 2725mm
2003 BMW 320Cd E46
BMW 320Cd -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 6M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 153.0 CO2 1490 kg
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4488mm, wb: 2725mm
2003 BMW 320Cd Automatic E46
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5A 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 185.0 CO2 1505 kg
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4488mm, wb: 2725mm
2003 BMW 320i Touring E46
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 2171 cm3/132.5cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 216.0 CO2 1520 kg
6 cyl, 2.2ℓ, l: 4478mm, wb: 2725mm
2003 BMW 320i Touring Automatic E46
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 2171 cm3/132.5cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 230.0 CO2 1555 kg
6 cyl, 2.2ℓ, l: 4478mm, wb: 2725mm
2003 BMW 325i Touring E46
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 192 PS 189 bhp 141 kW 221.0 CO2 1545 kg
6 cyl, 2.5ℓ, l: 4478mm, wb: 2725mm
2003 BMW 325i Touring Automatic E46
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5A 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 192 PS 189 bhp 141 kW 232.0 CO2 1580 kg
6 cyl, 2.5ℓ, l: 4478mm, wb: 2725mm
2003 BMW 325tiA Compact E46
3 door hatchback FR 5A 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 192 PS 189 bhp 141 kW 227.0 CO2 1505 kg
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2003 BMW 325ti Compact E46
BMW 325ti Compact -
3 door hatchback FR 6M 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 192 PS 189 bhp 141 kW 215.0 CO2 1480 kg
6 cyl, 2.5ℓ, l: 4262mm, wb: 2725mm
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2 door fixed-head coupé FF 6M 2657 cm3/162.1cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW 250.0 CO2 1424 kg
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6 cyl, 3.4ℓ, l: 4732mm, wb: 2710mm
1999 Pontiac Grand Am SE Coupé V6 Grand Am Series N E/W E37V
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6 cyl, 3.4ℓ, l: 4732mm, wb: 2710mm
1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS Coupé
2 door fixed-head coupé FA 5M 2457 cm3/149.9cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW 1281 kg
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1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS Coupé Automatic
2 door fixed-head coupé FA 4A 2457 cm3/149.9cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW
4 cyl, 2.5ℓ, l: 4374mm, wb: 2520mm
2001 Volvo C70 Convertible 2.0T
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FF 5M 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW 1556 kg
5 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4716mm, wb: 2664mm
2001 Volvo C70 Convertible 2.0T Automatic
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FF 5A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW 1556 kg
5 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4716mm, wb: 2664mm
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Volvo C70 Coupe -
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 2435 cm3/148.6cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW 213.0 CO2
5 cyl, 2.4ℓ, l: 4716mm, wb: 2664mm
2001 Volvo C70 Coupé 2.0T
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2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW 230.0 CO2 1534 kg
5 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4716mm, wb: 2664mm
2001 Volvo C70 Coupé 2.0T Automatic
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW 253.0 CO2 1534 kg
5 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4716mm, wb: 2664mm
1999 Volvo C70 Coupé Automatic
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5A 2435 cm3/148.6cuin 169 PS 167 bhp 125 kW 235.0 CO2 1497 kg
5 cyl, 2.4ℓ, l: 4716mm, wb: 2664mm
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2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5A 2435 cm3/148.6cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW 213.0 CO2
5 cyl, 2.4ℓ, l: 4716mm, wb: 2664mm