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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 318 is (140 Hp) 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 318 is (140 Hp) 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
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General information

Name

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 318 is (140 Hp) 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996

Brand

BMW
Model

3 Series
Generation

3 Series Sedan (E36)
Year of production

1991

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

318 is (140 Hp)

Power

140 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

175 Nm @ 4500 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

7.7 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

6.4 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

10.2 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

213 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
M42B18
Power
140 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre
78 Hp/l
Torque
175 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
Engine displacement
1796 cm3
Number of cylinders
4
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Piston stroke
81 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)

1240 kg

Max weight (kg)

1700 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

65 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

435 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4433 mm

Width (mm)

1698 mm

Height (mm)

1393 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2700 mm

Front track (mm)

1418 mm

Rear track (mm)

1431 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

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

185/65 R15

Rear tires size

185/65 R15

Wheel rims size

R15

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