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BMW 318ti Compact

(2001 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)BMWIssued from2001
Model318ti CompactIssued until
Serie3Number made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerBMWCountryDE,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors3
Bodywork typehatchback (liftback) sedanNumber of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4262 mm / 167.8 in / 167.8 inGround clearance
Width1751 mm / 68.9 in / 68.9 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.56
Height1408 mm / 55.4 in / 55.4 inTotal (curb) weight1375 kg / 3031 lb / 3031 lb
Wheelbase2725 mm / 107.3 in / 107.3 inDry weight
Track front1474 mm / 58.0 in / 58.0 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1483 mm / 58.4 in / 58.4 inFuel capacity63 l / 13.9 UK gal / 16.6 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient0.310Frontal Area2.07 m2 / 22.3 sq ft / 22.3 sq ft
Cx0.64  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerBMWValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore84.0 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke90.0 mm / 3.54 in / 3.54 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio0.93
Engine Main bearingsEngine displacement1995 cm3 / 121.7 cu in / 121.7 cu in
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Unitary capacity498.75 cm3/cylinder / 30.436 cu in/cylinder / 30.436 cu in/cylinder
SumpwetCompression ratio10.2 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power104.4 kW / 141.9 hp / 141.9 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque200.0 Nm / 147.5 lbft / 147.5 lbft at 3750 rpm / 3750 rpm / 3750 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output103.0 kW / 140.0 bhp / 140.0 bhp
Catalytic converteryesSpecific output70.2 kW/l / 1.564 bhp/cu in / 1.564 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque100.25 Nm/l / 0.877 lbft/cu in / 0.877 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio1.00
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.38

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed214 km/h / 133 mph / 133 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio101.82 kW/ton / 138.44 bhp/ton / 138.44 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h9.30 s / 9.30 s / 9.30 sFuel consumption, City (urban)10.0 l/100km / 28.2 mi/UK gal / 23.5 mi/US gal
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)5.5 l/100km / 51.4 mi/UK gal / 42.8 mi/US gal
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)7.2 l/100km / 39.2 mi/UK gal / 32.7 mi/US gal
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions175 g/km / 282 g/mi / 282 g/mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrack & pinion PAS  
Turns lock-to-lock3.00Turning circle10.50 m / 34.45 ft / 34.45 ft
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels front6.5J x 16Wheels rear6.5J x 16
Tyres front205/55 R 16 91VTyres rear205/55 R 16 91V
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rearventilated disc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system)
Brake diameter front286 mm / 11.3 in / 11.3 inBrake diameter rear276 mm / 10.9 in / 10.9 in
Braked area  

Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 318ti Compact

 
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