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(1998 model)
4-door 5-seater, petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 16-valve straight (inline) engine, 1796 cm3 / 109.6 cu in / 109.6 cu in, 86.0 kW / 115.3 hp / 115.3 hp @ 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm, 180.0 N·m / 132.8 lb·ft / 132.8 lb·ft @ 3750 rpm / 3750 rpm / 3750 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1998 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 318 | Issued until | |
| Serie | 3 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | Number of seats | 5 | |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | 440 l / 15.54 cu ft / 15.54 cu ft | |
| Passenger space (volume) | 4830 l / 170.57 cu ft / 170.57 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4480 mm / 176.4 in / 176.4 in | Total (curb) weight | 1310 kg / 2888 lb / 2888 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1750 mm / 68.9 in / 68.9 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1420 mm / 55.9 in / 55.9 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2730 mm / 107.5 in / 107.5 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | Towing weight | ||
| Track rear | Weight distribution (front) | ||
| Ground clearance | 140 mm / 5.5 in / 5.5 in | Fuel capacity | 52 l / 11.4 UK gal / 13.7 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.64 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | 0.3 | Frontal area (A) | 2.11 m2 / 22.7 sq ft / 22.7 sq ft (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | 0.63 m2 / 6.8 sq ft / 6.8 sq ft (est.) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) | 15.7 kW / 21.1 hp / 21.1 hp (est.) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) (Inline, 4 cylinder) | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | 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 details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.04 | |
| Fuel supply | Injection | Engine displacement | 1796 cm3 / 109.6 cu in / 109.6 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 448.88 cm3/cylinder / 27.392 cu in/cylinder / 27.392 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | Compression ratio | 10.5 : 1 | |
| Sump | Max. output power | 86.0 kW / 115.3 hp / 115.3 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm | |
| Aspiration | Max. torque | 180.0 N·m / 132.8 lb·ft / 132.8 lb·ft at 3750 rpm / 3750 rpm / 3750 rpm | |
| Compressor type | Maximum rpm | ||
| Intercooler | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 34.4 kW / 46.1 hp / 46.1 hp (est.) | |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 47.9 kW/l / 1.052 bhp/cu in / 1.052 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | Specific torque | 100.2 N·m/l / 0.88 lb·ft/cu in / 0.88 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 89.3 kW/ton / 67.7 bhp/ton / 67.7 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 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) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | ||
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 11.0 m / 36.1 ft / 36.1 ft | |
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 185/65-R15 | Tyres rear | 185/65-R15 |
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 318
