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Specs of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 323i (170 Hp) /1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000/

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Key specs

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 323i (170 Hp) /Sedan 1995 - 2000/

What is the body type of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36)?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 323i (170 Hp)?
8.3 l/100 km
28.3 US mpg
34 UK mpg
12 km/l
How fast is 1995 3 Series Sedan (E36) 323i (170 Hp)?
227 km/h | 141 mph
0-100 km/h: 8 sec
0-60 mph: 7.6 sec
What is the power output of BMW 3 Series Sedan 1995 323i (170 Hp)?
170 Hp, 245 Nm
181 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of BMW 3 Series Sedan 1995 323i (170 Hp)?
2.5 l
2494 cm3
152.19 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1995 BMW 323i (170 Hp)?
6, Inline
What is the drivetrain of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) Sedan 1995 323i (170 Hp)?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1995 BMW 3 Series Sedan?
4433 mm
174.53 in.
What is the width of 1995 BMW 3 Series Sedan?
1698 mm
66.85 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1995 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 323i (170 Hp)?
1375 kg
3031 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1995 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 323i (170 Hp)?
1760 kg
3880 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1995 BMW 3 Series Sedan?
435 l
15.4 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1995 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 323i (170 Hp)?
5, manual transmission

General information

Brand
Model
Modification (Engine)
323i (170 Hp)
Start of production
1995
End of production
2000
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
8.3 l/100 km 28.3 US mpg
34 UK mpg
12 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
7.6 sec
Maximum speed
227 km/h 141 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
8.1 kg/Hp, 123.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
5.6 kg/Nm, 178.2 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
170 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre
68.2 Hp/l
Torque
245 Nm @ 3950 rpm. 181 lb.-ft. @ 3950 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M52B25
Engine displacement
2494 cm3 152.19 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
6
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
84 mm 3.31 in.
Piston Stroke
75 mm 2.95 in.
Compression ratio
10.5:1
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine oil capacity
6.5 l 6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
10.5 l 11.1 US qt | 9.24 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1375 kg 3031 lbs.
Max. weight
1760 kg 3880 lbs.
Max load
385 kg 849 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
435 l 15.4 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
65 l 17.17 US gal | 14.3 UK gal
Max. roof load
75 kg 165 lbs.

Dimensions

Length
4433 mm 174.53 in.
Width
1698 mm 66.85 in.
Height
1393 mm 54.84 in.
Wheelbase
2700 mm 106.3 in.
Front track
1408 mm 55.43 in.
Rear (Back) track
1421 mm 55.94 in.
Ride height (ground clearance)
130 mm 5.12 in.

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
5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension
Wishbone
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tire size
205/60 R15
Wheel rim size
15