BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36)
323i (170 Hp)
1995 – 2000 · Petrol · Rear-wheel drive · 5-speed manual
- Power
- 170 Hp
- 0–100 km/h
- 8.0 s
- Top speed
- 227 km/h141 mph
- Combined
- 8.3 l/100 km28.3 mpg
General information
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Generation
- 3 Series Sedan (E36)
- Modification (Engine)
- 323i (170 Hp)
- Start of production
- 1995
- End of production
- 2000
- Powertrain architecture
- Internal combustion engine
- Body type
- Sedan
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
Performance specs
- Fuel consumption (combined)
- 8.3 l/100 km28.3 mpg
- Fuel type
- Petrol (Gasoline)
- Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
- 8.0 s
- Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (calculated)
- 7.6 s
- Acceleration 0 - 200 km/h
- —
- Maximum speed
- 227 km/h141 mph
- Weight-to-power ratio
- 8.1 kg/Hp17.9 lb/Hp
- Weight-to-torque ratio
- 5.6 kg/Nm16.7 lb/lb-ft
Engine specs
- Power
- 170 Hp
- Power at
- 5500 rpm
- Power per litre
- 68.2
- Torque
- 245 Nm181 lb-ft
- Torque at
- 3950 rpm
- Engine layout
- Front, longitudinal
- Engine model/code
- M52B25
- Engine displacement
- 2494 cm³2494 cm³ (152 cu in)
- Number of cylinders
- 6
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Cylinder bore
- 84 mm3.3 in
- Piston stroke
- 75 mm3.0 in
- Compression ratio
- 10.5 : 1
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 4
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-port manifold injection
- Engine aspiration
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Engine oil capacity
- 6.5 l1.7 gal
- Coolant
- 10.5 l2.8 gal
Space, volume and weights
- Kerb weight
- 1375 kg3031 lb
- Max. weight
- 1760 kg3880 lb
- Max load
- 385 kg849 lb
- Trunk (boot) space - minimum
- 435 l114.9 gal
- Fuel tank capacity
- 65 l17.2 gal
- Max. roof load
- 75 kg165 lb
Dimensions
- Length
- 4433 mm174.5 in
- Width
- 1698 mm66.9 in
- Height
- 1393 mm54.8 in
- Wheelbase
- 2700 mm106.3 in
- Front track
- 1408 mm55.4 in
- Rear (Back) track
- 1421 mm55.9 in
- Ride height (ground clearance)
- 130 mm5.1 in
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension
- Drive wheel
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears and type of gearbox
- 5 gears, manual transmission
- Front suspension
- Wishbone
- Rear suspension
- Coil spring
- Front brakes
- Ventilated discs
- Rear brakes
- Ventilated discs
- Assisting systems
- ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
- Steering type
- Steering rack and pinion
- Power steering
- Hydraulic steering
- Tires size
- 205/60 R15
- Wheel rims size
- 15