Compare: BMW 3 Series 1999 Coupe 170 Hp

General information

Brand

BMW

Model

3 Series

Generation

3 Series Coupe (E46)

Modification (Engine)

323Ci (170 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

1999

End of production

2000

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

14.9 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7.2 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

9 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

9 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

8.6 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

230 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

8.1 kg/Hp, 124.1 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.6 kg/Nm, 178.8 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

170 Hp @ 5500 rpm.

Power per litre

68.2 Hp/l

Torque

245 Nm @ 3950 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M52B25

Engine displacement

2494 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

84 mm

Piston Stroke

75 mm

Compression ratio

10.5

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

6.5 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

8.4 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1370 kg

Max. weight

1870 kg

Max load

500 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

440 l

Fuel tank capacity

63 l

Max. roof load

75 kg

Permitted towbar download

75 kg

Dimensions

Length

4488 mm

Width

1757 mm

Height

1369 mm

Wheelbase

2725 mm

Front track

1471 mm

Rear (Back) track

1478 mm

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, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Wishbone

Rear suspension

Coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

205/55 R16

Wheel rim size