1998 BMW 3 Series
1998 BMW 3 Series: trims, prices, full specifications and the original factory brochure.
Data
Specifications by trim
ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
| Parameter | 318ti | 318ti | 323i Convertible | 323i Convertible | 323is | 323is | 328i Convertible | 328i Convertible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-cyl · 1.9L · Regular Gasoline | 4-cyl · 1.9L · Regular Gasoline | 6-cyl · 2.5L · Regular Gasoline | 6-cyl · 2.5L · Regular Gasoline | 6-cyl · 2.5L · Regular Gasoline | 6-cyl · 2.5L · Regular Gasoline | 6-cyl · 2.8L · Regular Gasoline | 6-cyl · 2.8L · Regular Gasoline |
| Displacement, cc | 1900 | 1900 | 2500 | 2500 | 2500 | 2500 | 2800 | 2800 |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Power, hp | 138 | 138 | 168 | 168 | 168 | 168 | 190 | 190 |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd | Manual 5-spd | Automatic 4-spd | Manual 5-spd | Automatic 4-spd | Manual 5-spd | Automatic 4-spd | Manual 5-spd |
| Drivetrain | Rear-Wheel Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive |
PERFORMANCE
| Parameter | 318ti | 318ti | 323i Convertible | 323i Convertible | 323is | 323is | 328i Convertible | 328i Convertible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MPG city | 20 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 |
| MPG highway | 28 | 29 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 26 |
| MPG combined | 23 | 24 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 |
| CO₂, g/mile | 386.39130434782606 | 370.2916666666667 | 444.35 | 423.1904761904762 | 444.35 | 423.1904761904762 | 467.7368421052632 | 444.35 |
DIMENSIONS
| Parameter | 318ti | 318ti | 323i Convertible | 323i Convertible | 323is | 323is | 328i Convertible | 328i Convertible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length, in | 165.7 | 165.7 | 174.4 | 174.4 | 174.4 | 174.4 | 174.4 | 174.4 |
| Width, in | 66.9 | 66.9 | 67.3 | 67.3 | 67.3 | 67.3 | 67.3 | 67.3 |
| Height, in | 54.7 | 54.7 | 53.9 | 53.9 | 53.9 | 53.9 | 53.9 | 53.9 |
| Wheelbase, in | 106.3 | 106.3 | 106.3 | 106.3 | 106.3 | 106.3 | 106.3 | 106.3 |
WEIGHTS & CAPACITIES
| Parameter | 318ti | 318ti | 323i Convertible | 323i Convertible | 323is | 323is | 328i Convertible | 328i Convertible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curb weight, lb | 2778 | 2778 | 3296 | 3296 | 3075 | 3075 | 3362 | 3362 |
Fuel economy and emissions from EPA data. Remaining figures from official factory brochures.
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