2001 - BMW - 318i

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 318i 1987
2. 318i 1984
3. 318i 1991
4. 318i 1998
5. 318i 2001
6. 318i 2005
General Information
Make BMW
Model 318i
Production Year 2001
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family E46
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 4
Wheelbase 2725 mm     (107,3 in)
Front Track 1471 mm     (57,9 in)
Rear Track 1483 mm     (58,4 in)
Length 4471 mm     (176 in)
Width 1739 mm     (68,5 in)
Height 1415 mm     (55,7 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,64
Weight 1395 kg     (3072,7 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 63 litre   (13,9 Imp gal ,  16,6 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient 0,3
Frontal Area 2,06
Cx 0,62
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer BMW
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type DOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-4
Valves per Cylinder 4    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 1995 cc     (121,74 cu in)
Bore 84 mm     (3,31 in)
Stroke 90 mm     (3,54 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,93
Unitary Capacity 498,75 cc/cylinder    (30,44 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 10,2 : 1
Fuel System Type Bosch ME 9 fuel inj.
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 141 HP     (105,1 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 6000 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 200 N.m     (147,6 lb.ft ,  20,4 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3750 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 167,3 N.m    (6000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 101,1 HP/ton    (75,4 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 70,7 HP/litre    (52,7 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h 9,3 s
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 217 km/h   (134,9 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 5M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,38 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion PAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 3
Turning Circle Diameter 10,5 m    (34,5 ft)
Suspension (front) I.MS.
Suspension (rear)
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)