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

End of production

1982

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

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

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

9.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

9 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

190 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

7.8 kg/Hp, 128.8 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.8 kg/Nm, 171.2 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

143 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Power per litre

61.7 Hp/l

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

Engine oil specification

Coolant

12 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1110 kg

Max. weight

1540 kg

Max load

430 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

404 l

Fuel tank capacity

58 l

Max. roof load

75 kg

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

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