1984 BMW 323i specifications

1984 BMW 323i data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2570 mm 101.2 inches
Track/tread (front) 1410 mm 55.5 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1420 mm 55.9 inches
Length 4325 mm 170.3 inches
Width 1640 mm 64.6 inches
Height 1380 mm 54.3 inches
Ground clearance 140 mm 5.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.68
Kerb weight 1090 kg 2403 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 55 litres 12.1 [14.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 2.3 litre
2316 cc
(141.331 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 80 × 76.8 mm
3.15 × 3.02 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.04
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
150 PS (148 bhp) (110 kW)
at 6000 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
205 Nm (151 ft·lb) (20.9 kgm)
at 4000 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
47.7 kW/litre
64.8 ps/litre
63.9 bhp/litre
1.05 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
88.51 Nm/litre
1.07 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9.8:1
Fuel system Bo LE-Jet fuel inj.
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1112.3 kPa (161.3 psi)
Maximum RPM 6600 rpm
crankshaft bearings 7
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 386 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 7.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 16.5 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 204 km/h (127 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
137.67 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 PS/kg
101.25 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 kW/kg
135.78 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
9.88 kg/kW
16.5 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
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 rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock 4.050
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 5½ x 14
Wheel size rear 5½ x 14
Tyres front 195/60 HR 14
Tyres rear 195/60 HR 14
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.81
Final drive ratio 3.45
general
Carfolio.com ID30921
Production total
Model code
Model family E30
RAC rating 23.8
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1984 BMW 323i added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 1596 cm3/97.4cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1170 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4A 1596 cm3/97.4cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1190 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4A 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 113 PS 111 bhp 83 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 113 PS 111 bhp 83 kW 1180 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4A 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 113 PS 111 bhp 83 kW 1200 kg
4 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 2498 cm3/152.4cuin 118 PS 116 bhp 87 kW 1300 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 5M 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 113 PS 111 bhp 83 kW 1220 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 5M 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 129 PS 127 bhp 95 kW 1280 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4A 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 129 PS 127 bhp 95 kW 1300 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 136 PS 134 bhp 100 kW 1200 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 129 PS 127 bhp 95 kW 1125 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1596 cm3/97.4cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1122 kg
sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1596 cm3/97.4cuin 104 PS 103 bhp 77 kW 1065 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 129 PS 127 bhp 95 kW 1230 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4A 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 129 PS 127 bhp 95 kW 1250 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1180 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1180 kg
BMW E30 Touring -
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1270 kg
BMW 318i -
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 113 PS 111 bhp 83 kW 1093 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW 965 kg
BMW 320is -
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 192 PS 189 bhp 141 kW 1218 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 192 PS 189 bhp 141 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2443 cm3/149.1cuin 115 PS 113 bhp 84 kW 1260 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 2443 cm3/149.1cuin 115 PS 113 bhp 84 kW 1300 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4A 2443 cm3/149.1cuin 115 PS 113 bhp 84 kW 1320 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4A 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1290 kg
BMW 325iX -
2 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1280 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FA 4A 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1300 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2693 cm3/164.3cuin 128 PS 126 bhp 94 kW 1160 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 171 PS 169 bhp 126 kW 1209 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1779 cm3/108.6cuin 154 PS 152 bhp 113 kW 1240 kg
Alfa Romeo 75 -
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4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 155 PS 153 bhp 114 kW 1180 kg
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Ford Sierra XR4i -
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Ford Sierra XR4X4 -
3 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 2792 cm3/170.4cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 1262 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2994 cm3/182.7cuin 156 PS 154 bhp 115 kW 1272 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 145 PS 143 bhp 107 kW 1065 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 145 PS 143 bhp 107 kW 1120 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 145 PS 143 bhp 107 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 1145 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4M 1792 cm3/109.4cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 3A 1792 cm3/109.4cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4M 1792 cm3/109.4cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 3A 1792 cm3/109.4cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4M 1792 cm3/109.4cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW 1145 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 3A 1792 cm3/109.4cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW