The BMW 323i is a compact executive car manufactured by BMW from 1998 to 2005. It was the second model in the BMW 3 Series range, following the BMW 316i. The 323i was powered by a 2.5-liter inline-six-cylinder engine, which produced 170 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque. It was available as a sedan, wagon, or convertible. The 323i was available with either a five-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmission.