Full specs1999 BMW 323i specifications
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Applicable to the USA domestic market(s). | ||
| bodywork | |||
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| Body type | 4/5 seater sedan/saloon | ||
| Number of doors | 4 | ||
| Designer | |||
| dimensions & weights | |||
| Wheelbase | 2725 mm | 107.3 inches | |
| Track/tread (front) | 1481 mm | 58.3 inches | |
| Track/tread (rear) | 1488 mm | 58.6 inches | |
| Length | 4470 mm | 176 inches | |
| Width | 1740 mm | 68.5 inches | |
| Height | 1415 mm | 55.7 inches | |
| Ground clearance | |||
| length:wheelbase ratio | 1.64 | ||
| 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 | 0.31 | ||
| 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) |
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| Bore × Stroke | 84 × 75 mm
3.31 × 2.95 in |
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| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.12 | ||
| Valve gear | double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder 24 valves in total |
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| maximum power output (SAEnet) |
172 PS (170 bhp) (127 kW) at 5500 rpm |
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| maximum torque (SAEnet) |
245 Nm (181 ft·lb) (25 kgm) at 3500 rpm |
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| Specific output (SAEnet) |
50.8 kW/litre 69.1 ps/litre 68.2 bhp/litre 1.12 bhp/cu in |
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| Specific torque (SAEnet) |
98.24 Nm/litre
1.19 ft·lb/cu3 |
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| 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 |
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| Weight-to-power ratio | Lower is better 11.28 kg/kW 18.84 lb/bhp |
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| fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption | 20/29 EPA US MPG city/highway | ||
| universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above) | |||
| litres/100km | 11.8/8.1 l/100km city/highway | ||
| km/litre | 8.5/12.3 km/l city/highway | ||
| UK MPG | 24.0/34.8 UK MPG city/highway | ||
| US MPG | 20.0/29.0 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 | 6½ x 15 | ||
| Wheel size rear | 6½ x 15 | ||
| Tyres front | 195/65 R 15 91H | ||
| Tyres rear | 195/65 R 15 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 ID | 96261 | ||
| Production total | |||
| Model code | |||
| Model family | E46 | ||
| RAC rating | 26.2 | ||
| Insurance classification | No information available | ||
| Tax band | No information available | ||
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1999 BMW 323i added 2002-06-27. Last modified 2013-02-28. |
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