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BMW E21 3 Series 323i Specs

(1980 - 1982) - Technical Specifications for Years 1980, 1981, 1982

Petrol

141.3 cu-in
2315 cm³

Inline 6

141 HP
143 PS / 105 kW

140 lb-ft
190 Nm

118 Mph
190 km/h

22 MPG
10.8 L/100 km
26 MPG UK

BMW E21 3 Series 323i Body, Model and Production details

Generation :	E21

Body :	Sedan

Num. of Doors :	2 doors


BMW E21 3 Series 323i Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders :	Inline 6

Engine Code :	M20B23

Fuel type :	Petrol

Fuel System :	Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection

Engine Alignment :	Longitudinal

Engine Position :	Front

Engine displacement :	141.3 cu-in / 2315 cm³

Bore x Stroke :	3.15 x 3.02 inches 80 x 76.8 mm

Number of valves :	12 Valves

Aspiration :	naturally-aspirated

Compression Ratio :	9.5

Horsepower :	141 HP / 143 PS / 105 kW @ 5800 rpm

Maximum torque :	140 lb-ft / 190 Nm @ 4500 rpm

Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain :	RWD

Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :	5 speed Manual Transmission Relations Final Drive Ratio: 3.45


BMW E21 3 Series 323i Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Combined:	22 MPG 10.8 L/100 km 26 MPG UK

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Open road:	30 MPG 7.8 L/100 km 36 MPG UK

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Highway:	23 MPG 10.2 L/100 km 28 MPG UK

Fuel Consumption - Economy - City:	18 MPG 12.9 L/100 km 22 MPG UK

Range :	334 miles / 537 km

Fuel Tank Capacity :	15.3 gallons 58 L 12.8 UK gallons


BMW E21 3 Series 323i Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight

Wheelbase :	100.91 inches / 256.3 cm

Length :	171.46 inches / 435.5 cm

Width :	63.39 inches / 161 cm

Height :	54.33 inches / 138 cm

Front Axle :	54.49 inches / 138.4 cm

Rear Axle :	55.12 inches / 140.0 cm

Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx :	0.46

Curb Weight :	2447 lbs / 1110 kg

Weight/Power Output Ratio :	7.8 kg/hp


BMW E21 3 Series 323i Interior size, Dimensions

Num. of Seats :	5 seats

Trunk / Boot capacity :	16.2 cu-ft / 460 L


BMW E21 3 Series 323i Brakes, Tires, Steering and Suspension

Front Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Vented Discs (10.04 inches / 255 mm)

Rear Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Drums (9.84 inches / 250 mm)

Front Tyres - Rims dimensions :	185/70 R13

Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions :	185/70 R13

Steering :	Rack and pinion.

Front Suspension :	MacPherson struts coil springs and anti-roll bar

Rear Suspension :	Semitrailing arms coil springs and anti-roll bar