1998 - 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 1998
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 1481 mm     (58,3 in)
Rear Track 1493 mm     (58,8 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 1360 kg     (2995,6 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 63 litre   (13,9 Imp gal ,  16,6 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient 0,28
Frontal Area
Cx
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 1895 cc     (115,64 cu in)
Bore 85 mm     (3,35 in)
Stroke 83,5 mm     (3,29 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,02
Unitary Capacity 473,75 cc/cylinder    (28,91 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 9,7 : 1
Fuel System Type
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 116 HP     (86,5 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5500 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 180 N.m     (132,8 lb.ft ,  18,4 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3900 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 150,2 N.m    (5500 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 85,3 HP/ton    (63,6 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 61,2 HP/litre    (45,6 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions 190 g/km
Fuel Consumption 11.3/6.0/8.0 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h 10,4 s
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration 31 s
Top Speed 206 km/h   (128 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
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter 10,5 m    (34,5 ft)
Suspension (front)
Suspension (rear)
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 286 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 280 mm
Wheels (front) 6.5J x 15
Wheels (rear) 6.5J x 15
Tyres (front) 195/65 R 15 91H
Tyres (rear) 195/65 R 15 91H