1997 BMW 3 Series Towing Capacity

Up to

1600kg

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The towing capacity of the 1997 BMW 3 Series supports up to 1600kg. This is a braked figure, while the maximum load for any vehicle without using trailer brakes is 750kg, if rated to tow that much in the first place. Kilograms can also be expressed as kilos, and if you want to know the tow rating in tonnes, just divide the kg figure by 1000. But, before you try towing with any car, ute, van, SUV or 4x4, be sure to check with the manufacturer or your owner's manual to ensure your 1997 BMW 3 Series matches the example listed here.

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1997 BMW 3 Series braked* towing capacity

Convertible

1997 BMW 3 Series	Specs	Braked capacity
328i (base)	Specs: 2.8L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 1400kg
328i Executive	Specs: 2.8L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 1400kg
328i High Line	Specs: 2.8L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 1400kg
328i (base)	Specs: 2.8L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 1400kg
328i Executive	Specs: 2.8L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 1400kg
328i High Line	Specs: 2.8L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 1400kg

Coupe

1997 BMW 3 Series	Specs	Braked capacity
318is (base)	Specs: 1.9L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 4 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 1400kg
328i (base)	Specs: 2.8L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 1600kg
328i Executive	Specs: 2.8L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 1600kg
328i High Line	Specs: 2.8L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 1600kg
318is (base)	Specs: 1.9L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 1400kg
328i (base)	Specs: 2.8L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 1600kg
328i Executive	Specs: 2.8L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 1600kg
328i High Line	Specs: 2.8L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 1600kg

Hatchback

1997 BMW 3 Series	Specs	Braked capacity
316i (base)	Specs: 1.6L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 4 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 900kg
318ti (base)	Specs: 1.9L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 4 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 900kg
318ti Sport	Specs: 1.9L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 4 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 900kg
316i (base)	Specs: 1.6L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 900kg
318ti (base)	Specs: 1.9L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 900kg
318ti Sport	Specs: 1.9L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 900kg

Sedan

1997 BMW 3 Series	Specs	Braked capacity
318is (base)	Specs: 1.9L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 4 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 1400kg
323i (base)	Specs: 2.5L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 1600kg
328i (base)	Specs: 2.8L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 1600kg
318i Executive	Specs: 1.8L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 4 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 1400kg
323i Executive	Specs: 2.5L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 1600kg
328i Executive	Specs: 2.8L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 1600kg
328i High Line	Specs: 2.8L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 1600kg
318i Limited	Specs: 1.8L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 4 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 1400kg
318i (base)	Specs: 1.8L, Unleaded Petrol, 4 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 1400kg
318is (base)	Specs: 1.9L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 1400kg
323i (base)	Specs: 2.5L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 1600kg
318i Executive	Specs: 1.8L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 1400kg
323i Executive	Specs: 2.5L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 1600kg
318i Limited	Specs: 1.8L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 1400kg
318i (base)	Specs: 1.8L, Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 1400kg

* Requires braking on both wheels on at least one axle of the towed load.