| General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | BMW |
| Model | 3 Series |
| Generation | 3 Series Sedan (E36) |
| Modification (Engine) | 323i (170 Hp) |
| Start of production | 1995 year |
| End of production | 2000 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – combined | 8.3 l/100 km 28.3 US mpg 34 UK mpg 12 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h | 8 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 62 mph | 8 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) | 7.6 sec |
| Maximum speed | 227 km/h 141.05 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 8.1 kg/Hp, 123.6 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 5.6 kg/Nm, 178.2 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 170 Hp @ 5500 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 68.2 Hp/l |
| Torque | 245 Nm @ 3950 rpm. 180.7 lb.-ft. @ 3950 rpm. |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine Model/Code | M52B25 |
| Engine displacement | 2494 cm3 152.19 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Engine configuration | Inline |
| Cylinder Bore | 84 mm 3.31 in. |
| Piston Stroke | 75 mm 2.95 in. |
| Compression ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel injection system | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity | 6.5 l 6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt |
| Engine oil specification |  Log in to see. |
| Coolant | 10.5 l 11.1 US qt | 9.24 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1375 kg 3031.36 lbs. |
| Max. weight | 1760 kg 3880.14 lbs. |
| Max load | 385 kg 848.78 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space – minimum | 435 l 15.36 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 65 l 17.17 US gal | 14.3 UK gal |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4433 mm 174.53 in. |
| Width | 1698 mm 66.85 in. |
| Height | 1393 mm 54.84 in. |
| Wheelbase | 2700 mm 106.3 in. |
| Front track | 1408 mm 55.43 in. |
| Rear (Back) track | 1421 mm 55.94 in. |
| Ride height (ground clearance) | 130 mm 5.12 in. |
| 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, 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 |
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