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(2002 model)
2-door 5-seater fixed-head coupé, petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 16-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 1995 cm3 / 121.7 cu in / 121.7 cu in, 105.1 kW / 140.9 hp / 140.9 hp @ 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm, 200.0 N·m / 147.5 lb·ft / 147.5 lb·ft @ 3750 rpm / 3750 rpm / 3750 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 218 km/h / 135 mph / 135 mph top speed, consumption 7.4 l/100km / 38.2 mpg-UK / 31.8 mpg-US
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 2002 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1395 kg / 3075 lb / 3075 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1757 mm / 69.2 in / 69.2 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) | 0.31 | Frontal area (A) | 1.98 m2 / 21.3 sq ft / 21.3 sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | 0.61 m2 / 6.6 sq ft / 6.6 sq ft | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) | 15.2 kW / 20.3 hp / 20.3 hp |
| Engine Code | 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 | 90.0 mm / 3.54 in / 3.54 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.93 | |
| Fuel supply | Engine displacement | 1995 cm3 / 121.7 cu in / 121.7 cu in | |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 498.75 cm3/cylinder / 30.436 cu in/cylinder / 30.436 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 10.2 : 1 |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 105.1 kW / 140.9 hp / 140.9 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 200.0 N·m / 147.5 lb·ft / 147.5 lb·ft at 3750 rpm / 3750 rpm / 3750 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 65.0 kW / 87.1 hp / 87.1 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 52.7 kW/l / 1.158 bhp/cu in / 1.158 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | 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 | 1 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.38 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 218 km/h / 135 mph / 135 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 101.1 kW/ton / 76.6 bhp/ton / 76.6 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 9.30 s / 9.30 s / 9.30 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | 10.4 l/100km / 27.2 mpg-UK / 22.6 mpg-US |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | 5.7 l/100km / 49.6 mpg-UK / 41.3 mpg-US | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 7.4 l/100km / 38.2 mpg-UK / 31.8 mpg-US | |
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 180 g/km / 290 g/mi / 290 g/mi | |
| Range | 851 km / 529 mi / 529 mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion PAS | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 10.5 m / 34.4 ft / 34.4 ft | |
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | 7.0J x 16 | Wheels rear | 7.0J x 16 |
| Tyres front | 205/55 R 16 91V | Tyres rear | 205/55 R 16 91V |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc |
| Brake diameter front | 286 mm / 11.3 in / 11.3 in | Brake diameter rear | 276 mm / 10.9 in / 10.9 in |
| Brakes details | servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 318Ci
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