Specifications: BMW 3 Series Convertible (E36) 318i (115 Hp) Automatic 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

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BMW 3 Series Convertible (E36) 318i (115 Hp) Automatic – Full specifications
General information
Brand BMW
Model 3 Series
Generation 3 Series Convertible (E36)
Modification (Engine) 318i (115 Hp) Automatic
Start of production 1994 year
End of production 1999 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Cabriolet
Seats 4
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 11.1 l/100 km
21.2 US mpg
25.4 UK mpg
9 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 6.4 l/100 km
36.8 US mpg
44.1 UK mpg
15.6 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 8.2 l/100 km
28.7 US mpg
34.4 UK mpg
12.2 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 11.9 sec
Maximum speed 194 km/h
120.55 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 11.9 kg/Hp, 83.9 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 8.2 kg/Nm, 122.6 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 115 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre 64 Hp/l
Torque 168 Nm @ 3900 rpm.
123.91 lb.-ft. @ 3900 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M43B18
Engine displacement 1796 cm3
109.6 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 84 mm
3.31 in.
Piston Stroke 81 mm
3.19 in.
Compression ratio 9.7:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain OHC
Engine oil capacity 4 l
4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt
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Coolant 6.5 l
6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1370 kg
3020.33 lbs.
Max. weight 1770 kg
3902.18 lbs.
Max load 400 kg
881.85 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 230 l
8.12 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 62 l
16.38 US gal | 13.64 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4435 mm
174.61 in.
Width 1710 mm
67.32 in.
Height 1350 mm
53.15 in.
Wheelbase 2700 mm
106.3 in.
Front track 1410 mm
55.51 in.
Rear (Back) track 1420 mm
55.91 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 110 mm
4.33 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 4 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension Wishbone
Rear suspension Coil spring
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Disc
Assisting systems ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 205/60 R15

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