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BMW E30 3 Series 318is (US) Spec

(1991 - 1991) - Technical Specifications for

With 0 to 100 km/h (62mph) in 10.4 seconds, a maximum top speed of 125 mph (201 km/h), a curb weight of 2601 lbs (1180 kgs), the E30 3 Series 318is (US) has a naturally-aspirated In-line 4 cylinder engine, Petrol motor, with the engine code M42B18.
This engine produces a maximum power of 134 PS (132 bhp - 99 kW) at 6000 rpm and a maximum torque of 172 Nm (126 lb.ft) at 4600 rpm. The power is transmitted to the road by the rear wheel drive (RWD) with a 5 speed Manual gearbox.
About chassis details responsible for road holding, handling behaviour and ride confort, the E30 3 Series has Double joint spring strut(McPherson) axle front suspension and Semi-trailing arms minibloc coil springs rear suspension. Stock tire sizes are 195 / 65 on 14 inch rims at the front, and 195 / 65 on 14 inch rims at the rear. For stopping power, the E30 3 Series 318is (US) braking system includes Vented Discs at the front and Discs at the rear.
The E30 3 Series model is a car manufactured by BMW, with 2 doors and 5 seats, sold new from year 1991 to 1991, and available after that as a used car.

BMW E30 3 Series 318is (US) Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders :	I 4

Engine Code :	M42B18

Fuel type :	Petrol

Fuel System :	Bosch DME M1.7

Engine Alignment :	Longitudinal

Engine size - Displacement - Engine capacity :	1796 cm3 or 109.6 cu-in

Bore x Stroke :	84 x 81 mm 3.31 x 3.19 inches

Number of valves :	16 Valves

Aspiration :	N/A

Compression Ratio :	10

Maximum power - Output - Horsepower :	134 PS or 132 bhp or 99 kW @ 6000 rpm

Maximum torque :	172 Nm or 126 lb.ft @ 4600 rpm

Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain :	RWD

Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :	5 speed Manual Transmission Relations 1st Gear Ratio: 2nd Gear Ratio: 3rd Gear Ratio: 4th Gear Ratio: 5th Gear Ratio: Reverse Gear Ratio: Final Drive Ratio:


BMW E30 3 Series 318is (US) Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Combined:	- L/100km

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Extra Urban:	- L/100km

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Highway:	6.7 L/100km 42 mpg UK / 35 mpg US

Fuel Consumption - Economy - City:	9.7 L/100km 29 mpg UK / 24 mpg US

Fuel Tank Capacity :	55 L 12.1 UK gallons 14.5 US gallons

CO2 emissions :

BMW E30 3 Series 318is (US) Performance

Top Speed :	201 km/h or 125 Mph

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) :	10.4 s

BMW E30 3 Series 318is (US) Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight

Num. of Doors :	2

Wheelbase :	257 cm or 101.18 inches

Length :	432.5 cm or 170.28 inches

Width :	164.5 cm or 64.76 inches

Height :	138 cm or 54.33 inches

Num. of Seats :	5

Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx :	0.35

Front Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Vented Discs (260 mm)

Rear Brakes - Dics dimensions :	Discs (258 mm)

Front Tyres - Rims dimensions :	195/65 R14

Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions :	195/65 R14

Curb Weight :	1180 kg OR 2601 lbs

Weight-Power Output Ratio :	8.8 kg/hp

Trunk / Boot capacity :	425 L

Front Suspension :	Double joint spring strut(McPherson) axle

Rear Suspension :	Semi-trailing arms minibloc coil springs