BMW 3 Series (E21) 323i (143 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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BMW 3 Series (E21) 323i (143 Hp) /Sedan 1978 - 1982/

What is the body type of BMW 3 Series (E21)?

Sedan, 2 Doors, 5 Seats

How fast is 1978 3 Series (E21) 323i (143 Hp)?

190 km/h | 118 mph
0-100 km/h: 9.5 sec
0-60 mph: 9 sec

What is the power output of BMW 3 Series Sedan 1978 323i (143 Hp)?

143 Hp, 190 Nm
140 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 3 Series Sedan 1978 323i (143 Hp)?

2.3 l
2316 cm³
141.33 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1978 BMW 323i (143 Hp)?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW 3 Series (E21) Sedan 1978 323i (143 Hp)?

Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1978 BMW 3 Series Sedan?

4355 mm
171.46 in.

What is the width of 1978 BMW 3 Series Sedan?

1610 mm
63.39 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1978 BMW 3 Series (E21) 323i (143 Hp)?

1110 kg
2447 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1978 BMW 3 Series (E21) 323i (143 Hp)?

1540 kg
3395 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1978 BMW 3 Series Sedan?

404 l
14.3 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1978 BMW 3 Series (E21) 323i (143 Hp)?

4, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

3 Series

Generation

3 Series (E21)

Modification (Engine)

323i (143 Hp)

Start of production

1978

End of production

1982

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

12.8 l/100 km 18.4 US mpg
22.1 UK mpg
7.8 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7.8 l/100 km 30.2 US mpg
36.2 UK mpg
12.8 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

9.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

9.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

9 sec

Maximum speed

190 km/h 118 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

7.8 kg/Hp, 128.8 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.8 kg/Nm, 171.2 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

143 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Power per litre

61.7 Hp/l

Torque

190 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 140 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M20B23

Engine displacement

2316 cm³ 141.33 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

80 mm 3.15 in.

Piston Stroke

76.8 mm 3.02 in.

Compression ratio

9.5:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Engine oil capacity

4.25 l 4.49 US qt | 3.74 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

12 l 12.68 US qt | 10.56 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1110 kg 2447 lbs.

Max. weight

1540 kg 3395 lbs.

Max load

430 kg 948 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

404 l 14.3 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

58 l 15.32 US gal | 12.76 UK gal

Max. roof load

75 kg 165 lbs.

Dimensions

Length

4355 mm 171.46 in.

Width

1610 mm 63.39 in.

Height

1380 mm 54.33 in.

Wheelbase

2563 mm 100.91 in.

Front track

1366 mm 53.78 in.

Rear (Back) track

1373 mm 54.06 in.

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

9.5 m 31.17 ft.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

4 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Independent, McPherson type

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link suspension

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

185/70 R13

Wheel rim size

Specs of BMW 3 Series (E21) 323i (143 Hp) /1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982/