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BMW 318Ci Automatic {E46}

Bodywork

type 4/5S FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 85.00 mm × 83.50 mm 3.35 in × 3.29 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.9 litre 1895 cc (115.64 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 9.70:1
Fuel system EFi
Maximum power 119.6 PS (118.0 bhp) (88 kW) @ 5500 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 12.20 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km 31.00 s
Top speed 203 km/h (126 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 84.59 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 180.0 Nm (133 ft·lb) (18.4 kgm) @ 3900 rpm
bmep 1193.6 kPa (173.1 psi)
Specific torque 94.99 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.02
Unitary capacity 473.75 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) 4488 mm
Length (inches) 176.7 in
Width (milimeters) 1745 mm
Width (inches) 68.7 in
Height (milimeters) 1369 mm
Height (inches) 53.9 in
L:W ratio 1.65
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 0.290
Frontal area 1.98 m2
Cx 0.57

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 10.50 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4A
Top gear ratio 0.70
Final drive ratio 4.44

General information

RAC rating 17.9
Number made
Model code
Model family E46
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 2000 BMW 318Ci Automatic {E46} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 2000

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