Specifications: BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 318i (105 Hp) Automatic 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 318i (105 Hp) Automatic – Full specifications
General information
Brand BMW
Model 3 Series
Generation 3 Series Sedan (E30)
Modification (Engine) 318i (105 Hp) Automatic
Start of production 1982 year
End of production 1987 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 9.8 l/100 km
24 US mpg
28.8 UK mpg
10.2 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 7.2 l/100 km
32.7 US mpg
39.2 UK mpg
13.9 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 13.1 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 13.1 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 12.4 sec
Maximum speed 179 km/h
111.23 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 9.9 kg/Hp, 101 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 7.2 kg/Nm, 139.4 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 105 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre 59.5 Hp/l
Torque 145 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
106.95 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M10B18
Engine displacement 1766 cm3
107.77 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 89 mm
3.5 in.
Piston Stroke 71 mm
2.8 in.
Compression ratio 10:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Engine oil capacity 4 l
4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt
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Coolant 6 l
6.34 US qt | 5.28 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1040 kg
2292.81 lbs.
Max. weight 1500 kg
3306.93 lbs.
Max load 460 kg
1014.13 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 404 l
14.27 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 55 l
14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal
Max. roof load 75 kg
165.35 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 1200 kg
2645.55 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 500 kg
1102.31 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 4325 mm
170.28 in.
Width 1645 mm
64.76 in.
Height 1380 mm
54.33 in.
Wheelbase 2570 mm
101.18 in.
Front track 1407 mm
55.39 in.
Rear (Back) track 1415 mm
55.71 in.
Front overhang 761 mm
29.96 in.
Rear overhang 994 mm
39.13 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 125 mm
4.92 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.35
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 brakes Disc
Rear brakes Drum
Tires size 175/70 R14
Wheel rims size 14

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