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BMW 325

General information

ModelBMW 325
Year1998
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating68.4 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2494 ccm (152.18 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2494 ccm (152.18 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power172.40 PS (127 kW or 170 HP) at 5500 Rev. per min.
Max torque245.00 Nm (25.0 kgf-m or 180.7 ft.lbs) at 3950 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke84.0 x 75.0 mm (3.3 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1245 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors3
Passenger space4830 litres (1,276 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks

Dimensions and weight

Weight1386 kg (3,055.6 pounds)
Overall length4480 mm (176.4 inches)
Overall width1750 mm (68.9 inches)
Overall height1420 mm (55.9 inches)
Ground clearance140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheelbase2730 mm (107.5 inches)
Fuel capacity52.0 litres (13.74 gallons)
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