BMW 3-Series 1.0 Coupe Europe 323i MT, Configuration
| Volume | 2.3 l |
| Power | 143 hp |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Transmission | Manual transmission |
| Drive | Rear (FR) |
| Number of places | 4 |
| Number of doors | 2 |
| Clearance | 140 mm |
| Trunk volume | 460 l |
| Front tires | 185/65 R15 |
| Rear tires | 185/65 R15 |
Basic parameters
| Release period | January 1978 — August 1982 |
| Drive type | Rear |
| Body type | Coupe |
| Transmission type | Manual transmission 5 |
| Engine capacity | 2,316 cm³ |
| Body brand | |
| Acceleration time 0–100 km/h | 9.50 With |
| Maximum speed | 190 km/h |
| Ground clearance (ride height) | 140 mm |
| Country of assembly | Germany |
| Number of doors | 2 |
Dimensions
Body dimensions
| Body dimensions (length) | 4,355 mm |
| Body dimensions (width) | 1,610 mm |
| Body dimensions (height) | 1,380 mm |
Interior dimensions
| Number of seats | 4 |
| Number of seat rows | 2 |
Chassis dimensions
| Wheelbase | 2,565 mm |
| Front track width | 1,364 mm |
| Rear track width | 1,377 mm |
Weight and permissible loads
| Weight | 1,135 kg |
| Specific gravity | 7.94 kg/hp |
Volumes
| Fuel tank volume | 58 l |
| Trunk volume | 460 l |
Engine, gearbox and steering
Engine
| Engine make | |
| Fuel used | Petrol |
| Engine type | In-line, 6-cylinder |
| Supercharger | - |
| Maximum power | 143 hp |
| Maximum power | 105 kW |
| Maximum power, at rpm. | 5,800 |
| Maximum torque | 190.0 Nm |
| Maximum torque | 19.0 kgf m |
| Maximum torque, at rpm. | 4,500 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Compression ratio | 9.50 |
| Additional engine information | Injector |
Steering
| Power steering |
Suspension/chassis
Suspension
| Front suspension | Independent, MacPherson-type shock-absorbing strut |
| Rear suspension | Independent, on oblique levers |
Tires
| Front wheels | 185/65 R15 |
| Rear wheels | 185/65 R15 |
Brakes
| Front brakes | Disk |
| Rear brakes | Disk |