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(2000 model)
2-door 5-seater fixed-head coupé, petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 8-valve straight (inline) engine, SOHC (single overhead camshaft), 1895 cm3 / 115.6 cu in / 115.6 cu in, 88.0 kW / 118.0 hp / 118.0 hp @ 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm, 180.0 N·m / 132.8 lb·ft / 132.8 lb·ft @ 3900 rpm / 3900 rpm / 3900 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 206 km/h / 128 mph / 128 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 318Ci | Issued until | |
| Serie | 3 | Number made | |
| Model family | E46 | Body construction | |
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4488 mm / 176.7 in / 176.7 in | Total (curb) weight | 1360 kg / 2998 lb / 2998 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1745 mm / 68.7 in / 68.7 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1369 mm / 53.9 in / 53.9 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2725 mm / 107.3 in / 107.3 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1471 mm / 57.9 in / 57.9 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1483 mm / 58.4 in / 58.4 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 63 l / 13.9 UK gal / 16.6 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.65 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | 0.29 | Frontal area (A) | 1.98 m2 / 21.3 sq ft / 21.3 sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | 0.57 m2 / 6.1 sq ft / 6.1 sq ft | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) | 14.2 kW / 19.0 hp / 19.0 hp |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMW | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 85.0 mm / 3.35 in / 3.35 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 83.5 mm / 3.29 in / 3.29 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.02 | |
| Fuel supply | EFi | Engine displacement | 1895 cm3 / 115.6 cu in / 115.6 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 473.75 cm3/cylinder / 28.910 cu in/cylinder / 28.910 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Compression ratio | 9.7 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 88.0 kW / 118.0 hp / 118.0 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 180.0 N·m / 132.8 lb·ft / 132.8 lb·ft at 3900 rpm / 3900 rpm / 3900 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 57.0 kW / 76.4 hp / 76.4 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 46.4 kW/l / 1.021 bhp/cu in / 1.021 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 95.0 N·m/l / 0.83 lb·ft/cu in / 0.83 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.38 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 206 km/h / 128 mph / 128 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 86.8 kW/ton / 65.7 bhp/ton / 65.7 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 10.40 s / 10.40 s / 10.40 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) | ||
| 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 | 10.5 m / 34.4 ft / 34.4 ft | |
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 318Ci
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