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1998 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 323i (170 Hp)

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Key specs

BMW 3 Series Sedan 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001

What is the body type, BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46)?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is the car, 1998 3 Series Sedan (E46) 323i (170 Hp)?231 km/h | 143.54 mph
0-100 km/h: 8 sec
0-60 mph: 7.6 sec
How much power, BMW 3 Series Sedan 1998 323i (170 Hp)?170 Hp, 245 Nm
180.7 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, BMW 3 Series Sedan 1998 323i (170 Hp)?2.5 l
2494 cm3
152.19 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1998 BMW 323i (170 Hp)?6, Inline
What is the drivetrain, BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Sedan 1998 323i (170 Hp)?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1998 BMW 3 Series Sedan?4471 mm
176.02 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1998 BMW 3 Series Sedan?1739 mm
68.46 in.
What is the curb weight, 1998 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 323i (170 Hp)?1370 kg
3020.33 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1998 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 323i (170 Hp)?1870 kg
4122.64 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1998 BMW 3 Series Sedan?440 l
15.54 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1998 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 323i (170 Hp)?5, manual transmission

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 323i (170 Hp) 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 Specs

General information
BrandBMW
Model 3 Series
Generation 3 Series Sedan (E46)
Modification (Engine) 323i (170 Hp)
Start of production 1998 year
End of production 2001 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 12.7 l/100 km 18.52 US mpg
22.24 UK mpg
7.87 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 6.9 l/100 km 34.09 US mpg
40.94 UK mpg
14.49 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 7.6 sec
Maximum speed 231 km/h 143.54 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 8.1 kg/Hp, 124.1 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5.6 kg/Nm, 178.8 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 170 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre 68.2 Hp/l
Torque 245 Nm @ 3950 rpm. 180.7 lb.-ft. @ 3950 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M52B25TU
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
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 Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 8.4 l 8.88 US qt | 7.39 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1370 kg 3020.33 lbs.
Max. weight 1870 kg 4122.64 lbs.
Max load 500 kg 1102.31 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 440 l 15.54 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 63 l 16.64 US gal | 13.86 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4471 mm 176.02 in.
Width 1739 mm 68.46 in.
Height 1415 mm 55.71 in.
Wheelbase 2725 mm 107.28 in.
Front track 1481 mm 58.31 in.
Rear (Back) track 1488 mm 58.58 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 Spring Strut
Rear suspension Coil spring
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 195/65R15
Wheel rims size6.5J x 15