Compare: BMW 3 Series 1978 Sedan 143 Hp

General information

Brand

BMW

Model

3 Series

Generation

3 Series (E21)

Modification (Engine)

323i (143 Hp)

Start of production

1978 year

End of production

1982 year

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

12.8 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7.8 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

9.5 sec

Maximum speed

190 km/h

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

143 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Torque

190 Nm @ 4500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M20B23

Engine displacement

2316 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

80 mm

Piston Stroke

76.8 mm

Compression ratio

9.5

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Engine oil capacity

4.25 l

Coolant

12 l

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1110 kg

Max. weight

1540 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

404 l

Fuel tank capacity

58 l

Dimensions

Length

4355 mm

Width

1610 mm

Height

1380 mm

Wheelbase

2563 mm

Front track

1366 mm

Rear (Back) track

1373 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

9.5 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

4 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Independent type McPherson

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link suspension

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tires size

185/70 R13

Wheel rims size