1992-1998 BMW 325i/328i/323i: Technical Specifications
Updated: 11/23/08
1998 BMW 325i/328i/323i
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1992-1998 BMW 325i/328i/323i
- Price Range: $1,700 - $11,300
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Specs for this generation BMW 3-Series include everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | 1992 2-door convertible | 2-door coupe | 4-door sedan |
| Wheelbase, in. | 101.2 | 106.3 | 106.3 |
| Overall Length, in. | 175.2 | 174.5 | 174.5 |
| Overall Width, in. | 64.8 | 67.3 | 66.8 |
| Overall Height, in. | 53.9 | 53.8 | 54.8 |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 2990 | 2866 | 2866 |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 11.0 | 14.3 | 15.4 |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- | -- | -- |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 16.4 | 17.2 | 17.2 |
| Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Front Head Room, in. | -- | 36.7 | 37.8 |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | -- | 41.2 | 40.9 |
| Rear Head Room, in. | -- | 35.9 | 37.3 |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | -- | 32.7 | 34.1 |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Powertrain Options and Availability
The initial 2.5-liter inline 6-cylinder engine made 189 horsepower (168 in convertibles and in 1998 models). Variable valve timing for 1993 yielded no power increase, but torque was produced at lower rpm. The bigger (2.8-liter) engine installed in 328i models, in 1996, added just 1 horsepower but gained 25 pounds-feet of torque. A 5-speed manual transmission has been standard all along. The optional 4-speed automatic has economy, sport, and manual shift programs.
| Engines | cu. in |
Horse- power | Torque | Transmission: |
Consumer Guide Observed |
| ohc I6 | 2.5 / 152 | 168 | 164 | 5-speed manual: 17/24 | 5-speed manual: -- |
| dohc I6 | 2.5 / 152 | 168-189 | 181 | 5-speed manual: 19/28 4-speed automatic: 20/28 |
5-speed manual: 20.4 4-speed automatic: 17.6 |
| dohc I6 | 2.8 / 170 | 190 | 206 | 5-speed manual: 20/29 4-speed automatic: 19/26 |
5-speed manual: -- 4-speed automatic: 19.8 |
| dohc I6 | 3.0 / 182 | 240 | 225 | 5-speed manual: 19/27 5-speed automatic: 19/28 |
5-speed manual: -- 5-speed automatic: -- |
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1. Used in carryover-styled 1992-93 convertibles only. Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Built In: Germany, USA
Drive Wheels: longitudinal front-engine/rear-wheel drive
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