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BMW 318i {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 SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 8.80:1
Fuel system Bosch Motronic fuel injection
Maximum power 112.5 PS (111.0 bhp) (82.8 kW) @ 5500 rpm
0-50 mph 7.10 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph 38.00 s
0-100 km/h 10.80 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 17.40 s
Standing km 32.60 s
Top speed 191 km/h (119 mph)
Fuel consumption 6.7/8.6/10.3 l/100km 90 km/h / 120 km/h / urban
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 101.56 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 162.0 Nm (119 ft·lb) (16.5 kgm) @ 4250 rpm
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) 1380 mm
Height (inches) 54.3 in
L:W ratio 1.68
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1093 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2410 lb
Weight distribuiton 52.40 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 55 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 12.1 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 14.5 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.370
Frontal area 1.86 m2
Cx 0.69

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock 3.250
Turning circle
Tyres 195/65 R 14 H
Wheels 5.5J x 14
Brakes F/R VeDi/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 1987 BMW 318i {E30} PDF Manual
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Designer unknown
Year 1987

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