BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 318is (140 Hp) 1996

General Information

Modification (Engine)

318is (140 Hp)

Start of production

1996 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

End of production

1999 year

Engine

Power

140 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Power per litre

73.9 Hp/l

Engine location

Front, Longitudinal

Number of cylinders

Position of cylinders

Inline

Compression ratio

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Torque

180 Nm @ 4300 rpm.

Engine displacement

1895

Engine oil capacity

5 l

Coolant

6.5 l

Fuel System

Multi-point indirect injection

Valvetrain

DOHC

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1421 mm

Width

1710 mm

Height

1366 mm

Length

4433 mm

Front track

1408 mm

Wheelbase

2700 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

145 mm

Performance Characteristics

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

10 sec

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

11 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

6.1 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

8.1 l

Maximum speed

213 km/h

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

9.5 sec

Volume and Weight

Max load

440 kg

Kerb Weight

1260 kg

Fuel tank capacity

62 l

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

405 l

Max. weight

1700 kg

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

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

5 gears, manual 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

Wheel rims size

Tires size

205/60 R15

BMW 3 Series 318is (140 Hp)