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2012 BMW 3-Series - Specifications

4 Door Sedan 328i RWD South Africa Performance Specs

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Engine

Engine Order Code NA

SAE Net Torque @ RPM 255 @ 1250 - 4800

Fuel System Direct Injection

Engine Type Turbocharged Gas I4

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 240 @ 5000

Displacement 2.0L/122

Transmission

Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive

First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.68

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.68

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1) NA

Trans Description Cont. Manual

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.91

Trans Order Code ZMT

Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.06

Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.35

Trans Description Cont. Again NA

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.81

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) NA

Trans Type 6

Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.31

Clutch Size (in) - TBD -

Brakes

Brake Type Pwr

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

Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes

Brake ABS System 4-Wheel

Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA

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

Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA

Steering

Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion

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

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 15.1

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

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) - TBD -

Tires

Front Tire Order Code NA

Spare Tire Size NA

Front Tire Size P225/50R17

Rear Tire Order Code NA

Rear Tire Size P225/50R17

Spare Tire Order Code NA

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in) 17 x 7.5

Spare Wheel Material NA

Front Wheel Material Alloy

Rear Wheel Size (in) 17 x 7.5

Rear Wheel Material Alloy

Spare Wheel Size (in) NA

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) NA

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) NA

Suspension Type - Rear 5-Link

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) NA

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) NA

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) - TBD -

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