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BMW 318iS {E30}

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
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 DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 10.00:1
Fuel system Bo Motronic ML 1.7 fuel inj.
Maximum power
0-50 mph 6.40 s
0-60 mph 9.30 s
0-100 mph 26.10 s
0-100 km/h 9.40 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 17.20 s
Standing km 30.70 s
Top speed 207 km/h (129 mph)
Fuel consumption 6.4/8.2/10.9 l/100km 90 km/h / 120 km/h / urban
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 111.67 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1203.5 kPa (174.5 psi)
Specific torque 95.77 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code M42
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) 1646 mm
Width (inches) 64.8 in
Height (milimeters) 1380 mm
Height (inches) 54.3 in
L:W ratio 1.68
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1200 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2646 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 55 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 12.1 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 14.5 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.350
Frontal area 1.86 m2
Cx 0.65

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion PAS
Turns lock-to-lock 3.250
Turning circle 10.50 m
Tyres 195/65 HR 14
Wheels 5.5J x 14
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.80
Final drive ratio 4.10

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 1990 BMW 318iS {E30} PDF Manual
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Year 1990

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