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BMW 318i Cabriolet {E30}

Bodywork

type 4/5S DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 84.00 mm × 81.00 mm 3.31 in × 3.19 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.8 litre 1796 cc (109.599 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 8.80:1
Fuel system Bosch Motronic ML fuel injection
Maximum power
0-50 mph 7.70 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph 40.00 s
0-100 km/h 11.50 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km 33.30 s
Top speed 190 km/h (118 mph)
Fuel consumption 7.0/8.8/10.7 l/100km 90 km/h / 120 km/h / urban
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 90.98 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1133.5 kPa (164.4 psi)
Specific torque 90.2 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.04
Unitary capacity 449 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2570 mm
wheelbase 101.2 in
Length (milimeters) 4325 mm
Length (inches) 170.3 in
Width (milimeters) 1645 mm
Width (inches) 64.8 in
Height (milimeters) 1370 mm
Height (inches) 53.9 in
L:W ratio 1.68
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1220 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2690 lb
Weight distribuiton 49.60 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 62 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 13.6 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 16.4 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.370
Frontal area 1.86 m2
Cx 0.69

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres 195/65 R 14 89H
Wheels 5.5J x 14
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.81
Final drive ratio 4.27

General information

RAC rating 17.5
Number made
Model code
Model family E30
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1991 BMW 318i Cabriolet {E30} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1991

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