| What is the body type, BMW 3 Series (E21)? | Sedan, 2 Doors, 5 Seats |
|---|---|
| How fast is the car, 1978 3 Series (E21) 323i (143 Hp)? | 190 km/h | 118.06 mph 0-100 km/h: 9.5 sec 0-60 mph: 9 sec |
| How much power, BMW 3 Series Sedan 1978 323i (143 Hp)? | 143 Hp, 190 Nm 140.14 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, BMW 3 Series Sedan 1978 323i (143 Hp)? | 2.3 l 2316 cm3 141.33 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 1978 BMW 323i (143 Hp)? | 6, Inline |
| What is the drivetrain, BMW 3 Series (E21) Sedan 1978 323i (143 Hp)? | Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| How long is this vehicle, 1978 BMW 3 Series Sedan? | 4355 mm 171.46 in. |
| How wide is the vehicle, 1978 BMW 3 Series Sedan? | 1610 mm 63.39 in. |
| What is the curb weight, 1978 BMW 3 Series (E21) 323i (143 Hp)? | 1110 kg 2447.13 lbs. |
| What is the gross weight, 1978 BMW 3 Series (E21) 323i (143 Hp)? | 1540 kg 3395.12 lbs. |
| How much trunk (boot) space, 1978 BMW 3 Series Sedan? | 404 l 14.27 cu. ft. |
| How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1978 BMW 3 Series (E21) 323i (143 Hp)? | 4, manual transmission |
| 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 |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban | 12.8 l/100 km
18.38 US mpg 22.07 UK mpg 7.81 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban | 7.8 l/100 km
30.16 US mpg 36.22 UK mpg 12.82 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 9.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 9.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) | 9 sec |
| Maximum speed | 190 km/h 118.06 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 7.8 kg/Hp, 128.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 5.8 kg/Nm, 171.2 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 143 Hp @ 5800 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 61.7 Hp/l |
| Torque | 190 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 140.14 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm. |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine Model/Code | M20B23 |
| Engine displacement | 2316 cm3 141.33 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Engine configuration | Inline |
| Cylinder Bore | 80 mm 3.15 in. |
| Piston Stroke | 76.8 mm 3.02 in. |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel injection system | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity | 4.25 l 4.49 US qt | 3.74 UK qt |
| Engine oil specification |  Log in to see. |
| Coolant | 12 l 12.68 US qt | 10.56 UK qt |
| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1110 kg 2447.13 lbs. |
| Max. weight | 1540 kg 3395.12 lbs. |
| Max load | 430 kg 947.99 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum | 404 l 14.27 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 58 l 15.32 US gal | 12.76 UK gal |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4355 mm 171.46 in. |
| Width | 1610 mm 63.39 in. |
| Height | 1380 mm 54.33 in. |
| Wheelbase | 2563 mm 100.91 in. |
| Front track | 1366 mm 53.78 in. |
| Rear (Back) track | 1373 mm 54.06 in. |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) | 9.5 m 31.17 ft. |
| 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 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 | 13 |
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