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

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 318is (140 Hp) Automatic – Full specifications
General information
Brand BMW
Model 3 Series
Generation 3 Series Sedan (E36)
Modification (Engine) 318is (140 Hp) Automatic
Start of production 1991 year
End of production 1996 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 7.7 l/100 km
30.5 US mpg
36.7 UK mpg
13 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 Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 11 sec
Maximum speed 207 km/h
128.62 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 8.9 kg/Hp, 112.9 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 7.1 kg/Nm, 141.1 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 140 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre 78 Hp/l
Torque 175 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
129.07 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M42B18
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 10:1
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 5 l
5.28 US qt | 4.4 UK qt
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Coolant 6.5 l
6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1240 kg
2733.73 lbs.
Max. weight 1700 kg
3747.86 lbs.
Max load 460 kg
1014.13 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 435 l
15.36 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 65 l
17.17 US gal | 14.3 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4433 mm
174.53 in.
Width 1698 mm
66.85 in.
Height 1393 mm
54.84 in.
Wheelbase 2700 mm
106.3 in.
Front track 1418 mm
55.83 in.
Rear (Back) track 1431 mm
56.34 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 185/65 R15
Wheel rims size 15

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