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BMW 318i {E46}

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 84.00 mm × 90.00 mm 3.31 in × 3.54 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 2 litre 1995 cc (121.742 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 10.20:1
Fuel system Bosch ME 9 fuel inj.
Maximum power 143 PS (141.0 bhp) (105.1 kW) @ 6000 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 9.30 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 217 km/h (135 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 101.08 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 200.0 Nm (148 ft·lb) (20.4 kgm) @ 3750 rpm
bmep 1259.8 kPa (182.7 psi)
Specific torque 100.25 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code N43 B20U0
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.93
Unitary capacity 498.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2725 mm
wheelbase 107.3 in
Length (milimeters) 4471 mm
Length (inches) 176 in
Width (milimeters) 1739 mm
Width (inches) 68.5 in
Height (milimeters) 1415 mm
Height (inches) 55.7 in
L:W ratio 1.64
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1395 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3075 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 63 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 13.9 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 16.6 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.300
Frontal area 2.06 m2
Cx 0.62

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion PAS
Turns lock-to-lock 3.000
Turning circle 10.50 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.38

General information

RAC rating 17.5
Number made
Model code
Model family E46
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

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Year 2001

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