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BMW 318i {E30}

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 88.90 mm × 71.12 mm 3.5 in × 2.8 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.8 litre 1766 cc (107.768 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 10.00:1
Fuel system Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection
Maximum power 105.4 PS (104.0 bhp) (77.6 kW) @ 5800 rpm
0-50 mph 6.80 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph 37.40 s
0-100 km/h 10.30 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 17.20 s
Standing km 32.20 s
Top speed 187 km/h (116 mph)
Fuel consumption 6.5/8.5/10.4 l/100km 90 km/h / 120 km/h / urban DIN 70030
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 101.17 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 145.0 Nm (107 ft·lb) (14.8 kgm) @ 4500 rpm
bmep 1031.8 kPa (149.6 psi)
Specific torque 82.11 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.25
Unitary capacity 441.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

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) 1028 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2266 lb
Weight distribuiton 52.70 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 55 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 12.1 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 14.5 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock 4.250
Turning circle
Tyres 175/70 HR 14
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.46

General information

RAC rating 19.6
Number made
Model code
Model family E30
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1983 BMW 318i {E30} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1983

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