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1997 BMW 3 Series
Germany
Gasoline
RWD
Hatchback
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1997
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
E36 Facelift
Seats
5
Doors
3
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
323ti Compact
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
170 hp
Power (kW)
125 kW
Torque
245 Nm (181 lb-ft)
Top speed
225 km/h
(140 mph)
0–60 mph
7.4 seconds
0–100 km/h
7.8 seconds
Displacement
2,494 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,210 mm
(165.7 in)
Width
1,698 mm
(66.9 in)
Height
1,378 mm
(54.3 in)
Wheelbase
2,700 mm
(106.3 in)
Curb weight
1,330 kg
(2,932 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,500 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,950 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
0W-30
0W-40
5W-30
5W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
10W-40
Engine Oil, Volume
6.5 litres
Car Battery
Voltage
12 V
Battery Capacity
70 Ah
Alternator Charge Current
80 A
Alternator Voltage
12 V
Engine Configuration
Bore
84 mm
(3.3 in)
Stroke
75 mm
(3.0 in)
Compression Ratio
10.5 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Camshaft Type
DOHC
Engine Block
Aluminium
Engine Heads
Aluminium
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
Service Intervals
Brake Fluid
2 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
10,000 km / 1 years
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 5-speed
Gear Ratio
1st Gear
3.67 – 4.23 :1
2nd Gear
2 – 2.52 :1
3rd Gear
1.41 – 1.66 :1
4th Gear
1 – 1.22 :1
5th Gear
0.74 – 1 :1
Final Drive
3.07 – 3.23 :1
Reverse
4.04 – 4.1 :1
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Front Brakes
Diameter
286 mm
(11.3 in)
Rear Brakes
Diameter
272 mm
(10.7 in)
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Sports Suspension
Yes
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Semi-Trailing Arm
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
52 litres
Lockable Fuel Cap
Yes
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
Emission
Emission Standard
Euro 2
Emission Control
Catalyst
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
13.3 – 15.4 litres / 100 km
Highway
7 – 7.7 litres / 100 km
Combined
9.3 – 10.5 litres / 100 km
Fuel Consumption EPA
City
15.3 – 17.7 MPG
Highway
30.5 – 33.6 MPG
Combined
22.4 – 25.3 MPG
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
221 – 250 g/km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Width, with Mirrors
1,918 mm
(75.5 in)
Track, Front
1,408 mm
(55.4 in)
Track, Rear
1,413 mm
(55.6 in)
Turning Circle
10.4 m
Ground Clearance
110 - 145 mm
(4.3 - 5.7 in)
Interior
Head Room, Front
984 mm
(38.7 in)
Head Room, Rear
940 mm
(37.0 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,044 mm
(41.1 in)
Leg Room, Rear
828 mm
(32.6 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,408 mm
(55.4 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,424 mm
(56.1 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,408 mm
(55.4 in)
Weight
Curb Weight (DIN)
1255 – 1290 kg
(2,767 – 2,844 lb)
Gross Weight
1715 – 1750 kg
(3,781 – 3,858 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
1,500 kg
(3,307 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 8%
1,500 kg
(3,307 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
650 kg
(1,433 lb)
Cargo Capacity
460 kg
(1,014 lb)
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
Max Towbar Download
75 kg
(165 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, front
850 kg
(1,874 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, rear
970 kg
(2,138 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Coupé
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Body Material
Steel
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
Folding
Manual
Heated
Optional
House Colour
Same as Car
Mirror Shape, Driver side
Aspheric
Mirror Shape, Passenger side
Aspheric
Windscreen Wipers
Heated Washer Nozzles
Yes
Speed Sensing Intermittent
Optional
Intermittent Control
Yes
Rear Wiper
Yes
Rear Washer System
Yes
Windscreen Wipers: Connector type, Front
Hook
Number of Windscreen Wipers, Front
2
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
First Row
Second Row
Rear
Sun Visors
Optional
Tinted Windows
Optional
Safety Glass
Yes
Windows › Window Lifts, Features
One-touch up/down
Driver
Passenger
Windows › Tinted Windows
Second Row
Optional
Rear Window
Optional
Windows › Safety Glass
Front
Laminated
Side
Tempered
Rear
Tempered
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Tow Hook
Front
Rear
Normal Roof
Yes
Spoiler
Optional
Antenna
Yes
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof
Sun Blind
Optional
Other Equipment › Spoiler
Fixed
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Lights
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Yes
Special Features
Headlight Wipers
Fog Lights
Front
Halogen
Rear
Halogen
Special Features
Headlight Washers
Optional
Headlight Range Adjustment
Manual (Electric)
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
120
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
72.5
Central Bore (CB), rear
72.6
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Tightening Torque
115 Nm
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Yes
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Optional
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Coolant Temperature
Analogue
Climate Control
Air Condition
Optional
Micro Filter
Optional
Pollen Filter
Optional
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Number of Vents, Front
4 pcs
Climate Control › Number of Vents, Front
Buttons
Optional
Rotary Dials
Optional
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Phone Preparation
Optional
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
CD
Optional
Cassette
Optional
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Light
Lockable (Manual)
Armrest Hatch
Optional
Back Pocket
Optional
Sunglass Compartment
Optional
Coin Holder
Optional
Card Holder
Yes
Under Seats
Optional
Door
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Glove Compartment
Cooled
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Armrest Hatch
Front
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Under Seats
Front
Optional
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Optional
Lights
Read Light
Front
Rear
Guide Light
Footwell (Front)
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Make-up Light
Driver
Passenger
Other Equipment › Clock
Digital
Instrument Cluster
Other Equipment › Carpets
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Steering Wheel
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Optional
Power Steering
Yes
Adjustments
Tilt
Telescope
Sport
Yes
Number of Spokes
4
Material
Leather
Colour
Black
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Flat Surface
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
From Roof
Rear Trunk
Volume
300 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
1,030 litres
Design
Interior Decor Material
Plastic
Accent
Painted Inserts (Black)
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats
Heated Seats
Optional
Armrest
Optional
Type of Seat
Sport Seats
Second Seat Row
Collapsible
Yes
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Split Fold Ratio
50/50
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
Height Adjustment
Tilt Adjustment
Features
Comfort Features
Cruise Control
Optional
Speed Limiter
Optional
Parking Heater
Optional
Parking Heater Preparation
Optional
Cruise Control
Active Cruise Control
Optional
Parking Heater
Cabin Heater
Optional
Parking Heater › Cabin Heater
Engine Heater
Optional
Remote
Optional
Timer
Optional
Other Features
Horn
Dual Note
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Yes
First Aid Kit
Yes
Bicycle Holder
Optional
Coat Hanger
Optional
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Seat Belt Reminder
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Belt Pretensioner
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Belt Load Limiter
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Height Adjustable Retractor
Manual
Yes
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Outer Rear Seats
Assist Systems
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Optional
Brake Systems
Power Brakes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Four-channel
Traction Control System (TCS)
Optional
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes
Brake Pad Wear Indicator
Yes
Sensors
Parking Sensors
Optional
Rain Sensors
Optional
Parking Sensors
Rear
Optional
Other Features
Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Optional
Central Locking
Yes
Immobiliser
Electronic
Yes
Central Locking
Remote
Optional
Airbags
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Side Chest Airbag
Driver
Optional
Passenger
Optional
Rear
-
Side Head Airbag
Driver
Optional
Passenger
Optional
Rear
-
Airbag cut-off Switch
Driver
-
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Child Protection
Feature
Passenger
Rear
Isofix
Passenger
-
Rear
Optional
Integrated Child Seat
Passenger
-
Rear
Optional
Other
Warranty
Rust Damage
6 years
Identification
VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Bulkhead
Centre
Right
Left Side Casing of Window
Yes
Passenger Seat
Yes
Car Classification
Australian Classification
Medium Car
European Segment
C-Segment
Car.info Classification
Medium Family Car
BMW
813 vehicles
3 Series
Model
21 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Hatchback
Variant
3 Series Standard
1994–2021
3 Series Hatchback Generations
1 of 4
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E36 Facelift
1994–2001
Year
1997
Powertrain
323ti Compact
Horsepower
170 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 5-speed
Gasoline
Hatchback
RWD
Automatic | Manual, 5-speed
Gasoline
