(1990 model)
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1990 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 318iS | Issued until | |
| Serie | 3 | Number made | |
| Model family | E30 | Body construction | |
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4325 mm / 170.3 in / 170.3 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1646 mm / 64.8 in / 64.8 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.68 |
| Height | 1380 mm / 54.3 in / 54.3 in | Total (curb) weight | 1200 kg / 2646 lb / 2646 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2570 mm / 101.2 in / 101.2 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1405 mm / 55.3 in / 55.3 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1415 mm / 55.7 in / 55.7 in | Fuel capacity | 55 l / 12.1 UK gal / 14.5 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | M42 | Total number of cylinders | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMW | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 84.0 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 81.0 mm / 3.19 in / 3.19 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.04 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Engine displacement | 1796 cm3 / 109.6 cu in / 109.6 cu in |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Unitary capacity | 449.00 cm3/cylinder / 27.400 cu in/cylinder / 27.400 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 10.0 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 99.9 kW / 135.8 hp / 135.8 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 172.0 Nm / 126.9 lbft / 126.9 lbft at 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 98.6 kW / 134.1 bhp / 134.1 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 74.6 kW/l / 1.662 bhp/cu in / 1.662 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 95.77 Nm/l / 0.838 lbft/cu in / 0.838 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.80 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 4.10 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 200 km/h / 124 mph / 124 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 9.30 s / 9.30 s / 9.30 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 111.67 kW/ton / 151.83 bhp/ton / 151.83 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 9.90 s / 9.90 s / 9.90 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion PAS | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 10.50 m / 34.45 ft / 34.45 ft | |
| Suspension front | I.MS. | Suspension rear | I.STA.CS.ARB. |
| Wheels front | 5.5J | Wheels rear | 5.5J |
| Tyres front | 195/665 HR 14 | Tyres rear | 195/65 HR 14 |
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | disc, servo-assisted |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 318iS
