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BMW 318tiA Compact

Bodywork

type 4/5S HBK
doors 3

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 Wet sumped
Compression ratio 10.20:1
Fuel system Bosch ME 9 fuel inj.
Maximum power 141.9 PS (140.0 bhp) (104.4 kW) @ 6000 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 10.20 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 211 km/h (131 mph)
Fuel consumption 11.0/6.1/7.9 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
CO2 emissions 191.0 g/km
Power to weight ratio 100.36 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
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) 4262 mm
Length (inches) 167.8 in
Width (milimeters) 1751 mm
Width (inches) 68.9 in
Height (milimeters) 1408 mm
Height (inches) 55.4 in
L:W ratio 1.56
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 0.320
Frontal area 2.07 m2
Cx 0.66

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 205/55 R 16 91V
Wheels 6½J x 16
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake ∅ 286 mm
Braked area
Transmission 5A
Top gear ratio 0.75
Final drive ratio 3.45

General information

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

Manual Download

Download 2001 BMW 318tiA Compact PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 2001

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