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BMW 3 Series Compact (E36) 318 ti (140 Hp) 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
BMW 3 Series Compact (E36) 318 ti (140 Hp) 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
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General information

Name

BMW 3 Series Compact (E36) 318 ti (140 Hp) 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

Brand

BMW
Model

3 Series
Generation

3 Series Compact (E36)
Year of production

1996

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

3

Body type

Hatchback
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

318 ti (140 Hp)

Power

140 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

180 Nm @ 4300 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

11.3 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

5.9 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

7.9 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

9.9 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

209 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
M44B19
Power
140 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre
73.9 Hp/l
Torque
180 Nm @ 4300 rpm.
Engine displacement
1895 cm3
Number of cylinders
4
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder bore
85 mm
Piston stroke
83.5 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
DOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1200 kg

Max weight (kg)

1660 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

55 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

300 l

Trunk boot space maximum (l)

1030 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4210 mm

Width (mm)

1700 mm

Height (mm)

1390 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2700 mm

Front track (mm)

1420 mm

Rear track (mm)

1425 mm

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

manual

Front suspension system

Wishbone

Rear suspension system

Helical spring

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Disc

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

205/60 R15

Rear tires size

205/60 R15

Wheel rims size

R15

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