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  • Rallye Racing 5/1980 AutoBild 1/2002

  • Trio Infernal
    E21 C1 2.3 vs Hartge 323i RS vs 323i Krankenberg

     

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    The article is a comparison of the C1 2.3 with 2 competitor products - the Hartge 323i RS and 323i Krankenberg. All 3 the cars are seen as tuned 323i versions with 160-180hp. The C1 2.3 is different from the other 2 cars as it more focussed on daily usage - for example the engine has more torque, the fuel consumption is better and the ride height is not too low.

    On the Hockenheim track, the Krankenberg suspension is very good - the best street-legal car to date. All in all, the C1 2.3 is seen as the 'manufacturer' choice and the Krankenberg the choice for individual demands.

     

    Measurement data
    0-100 kph: 8.0 sec
    0-160 kph: 19.8 sec
    1000 meter: 28.8 sec
    Topspeed: 209.3 kph