
However, his neighbor Gustav Otto, who was also the owner of an aircraft engine plant, enjoyed a great deal of success. Despite the need for aircraft engines, Rapp failed to sale his powerplants due to a reliability flaw caused by unwanted engine vibrations. Rapp's company, 'Rapp-Motorenwerke' - that would later become BMW - focused mainly on aircraft engines due to the large demand at the time, fueled by the imminence of Wold War I. The 'cardio-approach' BMW took resulted into obscenely efficient performance-happy engines that literally rocketed the company formed by Karl Friedrich Rapp in October 1913 straight to the sky. Unlike most of the auto manufacturers out there, BMW hasn't focused on a vehicle as a whole but started from its primary source of power, the engine, which has been perfected by generations of engineers over a close-to-a-century time span. The secret to their success does not lie in precise astrological predictions or mischievous and blatant employ of corporate espionage, but rather in a dedication to quality and constant pursuit of excellence. Sure, BMW-branded automobiles are regarded as being some of the few engineering forms close to perfection, but the letters stand for something less boisterous and more good-natured: Bayerische Motoren Werke or Bavarian Motor Works. The car price starts at $ 49,900Ĭontrary to some opinions, BMW does not stand for Best Motors in the World company. Fuel consumption is 12.4 L/100km in the city and 8.2 L/100km in the highway. The 1998 BMW 3 Series Cabriolet 323i accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 9 seconds and hits quarter mile at 16.8 seconds. In terms of performance, the car has 183 N.m of torque and a top speed of 203 km/h.

The steering wheel has audio control buttons. There is also a remote keyless entry feature. For convenience, the car has Power windows and Power door locks. Electronic features include Cruise Control. The car also features a It has as standard. The front suspension is while the rear suspension is. Safety features also include None and None. The vehicle has an optional engine as well It offers and.

In terms of ride assists, the 1998 BMW 3 Series Cabriolet 323i has stability control and traction control in addition to anti-lock brake system (ABS). The 1998 BMW 3 Series Cabriolet 323i has cargo capacity of 230 Liters and the vehicle weighs 1495 kg. It has 2 Doors and is powered by a 2.5L L6 DOHC 24 valves engine which outputs 168 hp rpm and is paired with 5 speed manual gearbox. The 1998 BMW 3 Series Cabriolet 323i is a Rear-wheel drive Convertible.
