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

Name

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 318is (140 Hp) 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

Brand

BMW
Model

3 Series
Generation

3 Series Coupe (E36)
Year of production

1996

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

2

Body type

Coupe
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

318is (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 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

6.1 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

8.1 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

10 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

213 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

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
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)

1260 kg

Max weight (kg)

1700 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

62 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

405 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4433 mm

Width (mm)

1710 mm

Height (mm)

1366 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2700 mm

Front track (mm)

1408 mm

Rear track (mm)

1421 mm

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The Internal combustion engine (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

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

205/60 R15

Rear tires size

205/60 R15

Wheel rims size

15

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