First of all, BMW doesn't make a V6. All their 6pots are inline engines.
The 323 replaced the 325. That was also when the 328 was introduced.
But the difference between 325 and 328 was too small, so they de-"tuned" (170BHP vs 192 for the 325) the 2.5 of the 323 to make a bigger gap between the 323 and 328, which on itself is also a (very) restricted engine.
Both 323 and 328 have aluminium engines casing with nikasil linings (Euro) I believe early US spec ones had a cast iron one.
Model name: I think the US invented the "C" thing, because no car here has that designation (e36 at least). But it stand for I(njection) like every BMW model and C for Convertible.
The 328 is just the top model before you get to the ///M engines.
328 has same amount of power as the 325, but like I said, it's detuned pretty hefty and with slight mods (OEM BMW parts) can be quickly "tuned" to 225 horsies.
The 328 has much more torque though and is a very smooth running engine for cruising long journeys.
The 323 replaced the 325. That was also when the 328 was introduced.
But the difference between 325 and 328 was too small, so they de-"tuned" (170BHP vs 192 for the 325) the 2.5 of the 323 to make a bigger gap between the 323 and 328, which on itself is also a (very) restricted engine.
Both 323 and 328 have aluminium engines casing with nikasil linings (Euro) I believe early US spec ones had a cast iron one.
Model name: I think the US invented the "C" thing, because no car here has that designation (e36 at least). But it stand for I(njection) like every BMW model and C for Convertible.
The 328 is just the top model before you get to the ///M engines.
328 has same amount of power as the 325, but like I said, it's detuned pretty hefty and with slight mods (OEM BMW parts) can be quickly "tuned" to 225 horsies.
The 328 has much more torque though and is a very smooth running engine for cruising long journeys.
For e36 it's Actually:
316 n/a in US
318 n/a in US
318 16v 1992-1997
320 n/a in US
323 1998-1999
325 1992-1995
328 1996-1999
They sell so many engine options in europe, and I didn't even include the diesels. In the US they limit the engine choice severely for some reason... anyways the years I placed next to the model name apply only to the US. Hope that helps!
316 n/a in US
318 n/a in US
318 16v 1992-1997
320 n/a in US
323 1998-1999
325 1992-1995
328 1996-1999
They sell so many engine options in europe, and I didn't even include the diesels. In the US they limit the engine choice severely for some reason... anyways the years I placed next to the model name apply only to the US. Hope that helps!
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