2000 BMW 323

Engines
170-hp, 2.5-liter I-6 (premium) See Specs	Standard

Transmissions
5-speed manual See Specs	Standard
5-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual See Specs	Optional

Available Body Colors
	Titanium Silver Metallic
	Steel Grey Metallic
	Steel Blue Met
	Siena Red Metallic
	Sea Green Metallic
	Orient Blue Metallic
	Light Yellow Metallic
	Jet Black
	Fern Green Metallic
	Bright Red
	Alpine White

Available Interior Colors
	Tanin Red
	Sand
	Gray
	Black

Powertrain
80-amp. alternator	Standard
Battery amp hours	(80Ah)
Single stainless steel exhaust	Standard
Sequential sport shift : STEPTRONIC	Optional

5-spd automatic w/OD and auto-manual
Overdrive	Optional
Transmission electronic control	Optional

Powertrain
Axle ratio	3.46
Rear-wheel drive	Standard

Suspension/Handling
Independent front strut suspension w/anti-roll bar	Standard
Sport suspension	Optional
Front coil springs	Standard
Gas-pressurized front shocks	Standard
Independent rear multi-link suspension w/anti-roll bar	Standard
Rear coil springs	Standard
Gas-pressurized rear shocks	Standard
Speed-sensing hydraulic power-assist rack-pinion steering	Standard
P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS tires	Standard
P225/45WR17.0 BSW performance tires	Optional
Alloy spare wheel	Standard
16" wheels	Standard
17" wheels	Optional

Body Exterior Features
2 doors	Standard
Power remote heated folding side-view door mirrors	Standard
Manual convertible roof with lining, automatic roll-over protection	Standard
Power convertible roof with lining, automatic roll-over protection	Optional
Convertible hard top	Optional
Body-colored door handles	Standard
Body-colored front and rear bumpers	Standard
Fully galvanized steel body material	Standard
Rocker panel extensions	Standard
Chrome grille	Standard

Convenience Features
Automatic air conditioning with air filter	Standard
Cruise control with steering wheel controls	Standard
Keyfob trunk/hatch/door remote release	Standard
Power windows with front and rear 1-touch down	Standard
Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry	Standard
Illuminated entry	Standard
Integrated key/remote	Standard
Interior lock disable	Standard
Valet key	Standard
Heated door locks	Standard
Keyfob trunk/hatch/door release	Standard
Remote window controls	Standard
Steering wheel with manual tilting, manual telescoping	Standard
Day-night rearview mirror	Standard
Auto-dimming rearview mirror	Optional
Driver and passenger-side visor mirrors	Standard
Cell phone pre-wiring	Standard
Garage door transmitter	Optional
Navigation system	Optional
Front cupholder	Standard
Full floor console with covered box	Standard
Illuminated locking glove box	Standard
Driver and passenger door bins	Standard
Seatback storage pockets	2
Covered bin instrument-panel storage	Standard
Driver's footrest	Standard
Retained accessory power	Standard
1 12V DC power outlet	Standard
Ashtray	Standard
Front lighter element(s) location	Standard

Seats and Trim
Max. seating capacity of 4	Standard
Front bucket seats	Standard
Front sport seats	Optional
Driver and passenger heated-cushions	Optional
Driver and passenger heated-seatbacks	Optional
8-way driver and passenger seat adjustments	Standard
10-way driver and passenger seat adjustments	Optional
Manual reclining driver and passenger seats	Standard
Power height-adjustable driver and passenger seats	Standard
Manual driver and passenger thigh support	Optional
Manual easy-entry driver and passenger seats	Standard
Power driver and passenger fore/aft adjustment	Standard
Power driver and passenger cushion tilt	Standard
Front center armrest with storage	Standard
Rear bench seat	Standard
Rear seat center armrest	Standard
Rear seat center armrest with pass-thru and skibag	Optional
Leatherette front and rear seat upholstery	Standard
Leather front and rear seat upholstery	Optional
Leatherette door panel trim	Standard
Leather door panel trim	Optional
Full cloth headliner	Standard
Carpet floor covering	Standard
Aluminum instrument panel insert, door panel insert, console insert	Standard
Genuine wood instrument panel insert, door panel insert, console insert	Optional
Plastic/rubber shift knob	Standard
Leather steering wheel	Standard
Chrome interior accents	Standard
Carpet cargo space	Standard
Carpet trunk lid/rear cargo door	Standard
Carpet and rubber cargo mat	Standard
Cargo tie-downs	Standard
Cargo light	Standard

Entertainment Features
AM/FM stereo with seek-scan, auto-reverse cassette	Standard
AM/FM stereo with seek-scan, single interior CD player	Optional
Radio data system	Standard
Premium amplifier	Optional
Automatic equalizer	Optional
Audio theft deterrent	Standard
Steering-wheel mounted audio controls	Standard
10 speakers	Standard
11 harman/kardon speakers	Optional
Window grid antenna	Standard

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features
Delay-off aero-composite halogen headlamps	Standard
Delay-off projector beam Xenon high-intensity headlamps	Optional
Auto-leveling headlights	Optional
Front fog lights	Standard
Variable intermittent speed-sensitive wipers wipers with heating jets	Standard
Front windshield visor strip	Standard
Rear window defroster	Standard
Light-tinted windows	Standard
Dome light with fade	Standard
Front reading lights	Standard
Variable instrument panel lighting	Standard
Analog display	Standard
Tachometer	Standard
Outside-temperature display	Standard
Trip odometer	Standard
Water temp. gauge	Standard
In-dash clock	Standard
Systems monitor	Standard
Oil-pressure warning	Standard
Water-temp. warning	Standard
Battery warning	Standard
Low-oil-level warning	Standard
Low-coolant warning	Standard
Lights-on warning	Standard
Key-in-ignition warning	Standard
Low-fuel warning	Standard
Low-washer-fluid warning	Standard
Bulb-failure warning	Standard
Door-ajar warning	Standard
Trunk-ajar warning	Standard
Brake-fluid warning	Standard

Safety and Security
Four-wheel ABS brakes	Standard
4 ABS channels	Standard
Four-wheel disc brakes	Standard
Front and rear ventilated disc brakes	Standard
Daytime running lights	Standard
Full-size spare tire	Standard
Spare tire mounted inside under cargo	Standard
Driver and passenger front-impact airbags	Standard
Door-mounted driver and passenger side-impact airbags	Standard
Curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbag	Standard
Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor	Standard
Height adjustable front seatbelts	Standard
Front seatbelt pre-tensioners	Standard
Front seat-integrated seatbelts	Standard
Locking fuel flap included with power door locks	Standard
Side-impact bars	Standard
Ignition disable	Standard
Integrated roll-over protection	Standard
Stability control	Standard
ABS and driveline traction control	Standard
Power adjustable front head restraints with tilt	Standard
2 manual adjustable rear head restraints	Standard

Standard Specs and Dimensions
Engine type	I-6
Engine displacement	152 cu.in.
Engine horsepower	170-hp @ 5,500 rpm
Engine torque	181 lbs.-ft. @ 3,500 rpm
Valvetrain	DOHC
Valves	24
Engine bore x stroke	3.3" x 3.0"
Compression ratio	10.50 to 1
Fuel tank capacity	16.6 gal.
Fuel economy city	20 mpg
Fuel economy highway	29 mpg
Drag coefficient	.35
Curb weight	3,560 lbs.
Exterior length	176.7"
Exterior body width	69.2"
Exterior height	54.6"
Wheelbase	107.3"
Front tread	57.9"
Rear tread	58.2"
Turning radius	17.2'
Front legroom	41.7"
Rear legroom	32.0"
Front headroom	38.3"
Rear headroom	36.9"
Front shoulder room	54.5"
Rear shoulder room	45.9"
Passenger volume	80.0 cu.ft.
Interior cargo volume	7.7 cu.ft.
Maximum interior cargo volume	7.7 cu.ft.

Warranty
Basic warranty (months/miles)	48/50,000
Powertrain warranty (months/miles)	48/50,000
Corrosion perforation warranty (months/miles)	72/ unlimited
Roadside assistance warranty (months/miles)	48/50,000
Maintenance warranty (months/miles)	36/36,000

NHTSA Crash-Test Ratings

Cars.com does not have NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2000 BMW 323 Ci. Ratings may be available for other styles.

IIHS Crash-Test Ratings*
2000 BMW 323
Frontal
Overall	Good
Chest	Good
Head/Neck	Good
Left Leg/Foot	Good
Restraints	Acceptable
Right Leg/Foot	Good
Structure/safety cage	Good

*Results are for the 2000 BMW 323 Ci and may vary with airbag options