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1997 BMW 3-Series - Specifications

328IC 2 Door Convertible Manual Performance Specs

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Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 190 @ 5300

Displacement 2.8L/170

Engine Order Code NA

SAE Net Torque @ RPM 206 @ 3950

Fuel System EFI

Engine Type Gas I6

Transmission

Trans Description Cont. Again NA

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00

Trans Type 5

Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.66

Clutch Size (in) - TBD -

Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive

First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.20

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA

Trans Description Cont. Manual

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.24

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 2.93

Trans Order Code NA

Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.49

Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.89

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.3 x - TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA

Brake Type Pwr-Assisted

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.0 x - TBD -

Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes

Brake ABS System Four-Wheel

Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.2

Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 34.1

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 15.4

Tires

Rear Tire Size P205/60R15

Spare Tire Order Code NA

Front Tire Order Code NA

Spare Tire Size P205/60R15

Front Tire Size P205/60R15

Rear Tire Order Code NA

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material Aluminum

Spare Wheel Size (in) 15 x 7

Front Wheel Size (in) 15 x 7

Spare Wheel Material Aluminum

Front Wheel Material Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in) 15 x 7

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Anti-Roll Bar

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) - TBD -

Suspension Type - Front Coil Spring

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Central Links

Suspension Type - Rear Multi-Link

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -

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