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1978 BMW 3 Series (E21) 323i (143 Hp) Automatic

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Key specs

BMW 3 Series Sedan 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982

What is the body type, BMW 3 Series (E21)?Sedan, 2 Doors, 5 Seats
How much power, BMW 3 Series Sedan 1978 323i (143 Hp) Automatic?143 Hp, 205 Nm
151.2 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, BMW 3 Series Sedan 1978 323i (143 Hp) Automatic?2.3 l
2300 cm3
140.35 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1978 BMW 323i (143 Hp) Automatic?6, Inline
What is the drivetrain, BMW 3 Series (E21) Sedan 1978 323i (143 Hp) Automatic?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1978 BMW 3 Series Sedan?4355 mm
171.46 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1978 BMW 3 Series Sedan?1610 mm
63.39 in.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1978 BMW 3 Series Sedan?404 l
14.27 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1978 BMW 3 Series (E21) 323i (143 Hp) Automatic?3, automatic transmission

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

General information
BrandBMW
Model 3 Series
Generation 3 Series (E21)
Modification (Engine) 323i (143 Hp) Automatic
Start of production 1978 year
End of production 1982 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Engine specs
Power 143 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre 62.2 Hp/l
Torque 205 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 151.2 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M20B23
Engine displacement 2300 cm3 140.35 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration Inline
Number of valves per cylinder 2
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
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Coolant 12 l 12.68 US qt | 10.56 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 404 l 14.27 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 58 l 15.32 US gal | 12.76 UK gal
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 3 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension Independent type McPherson
Rear suspension Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDrum
Power steering Hydraulic Steering