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BMW 318i {E46}

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

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 DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 9.70:1
Fuel system
Maximum power 117.6 PS (116.0 bhp) (86.5 kW) @ 5500 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 10.40 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km 31.00 s
Top speed 206 km/h (128 mph)
Fuel consumption 11.3/6.0/8.0 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
CO2 emissions 190.0 g/km
Power to weight ratio 85.29 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) 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) 1360 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2998 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 0.280
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 10.50 m
Tyres 195/65 R 15 91H
Wheels 6.5J x 15
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Brake ∅ 286 mm
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.38

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 1998 BMW 318i {E46} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1998

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