BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 318Ci (143 Hp) 2001

General Information

Modification (Engine)

318Ci (143 Hp)

Start of production

2001 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

End of production

2003 year

Engine

Power

143 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Power per litre

71.7 Hp/l

Engine location

Front, Longitudinal

Number of cylinders

Position of cylinders

Inline

Compression ratio

10.2

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Torque

200 Nm @ 3750 rpm.

Engine displacement

1995

Cylinder Bore

84 mm

Piston Stroke

90 mm

Engine oil capacity

4.3 l

Coolant

7.5 l

Fuel System

Multi-point indirect injection

Valvetrain

DOHC

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1485 mm

Width

1755 mm

Height

1370 mm

Length

4490 mm

Front track

1470 mm

Wheelbase

2725 mm

Performance Characteristics

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

9.3 sec

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

8.6 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

4.8 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

6.1 l

Maximum speed

218 km/h

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

8.8 sec

Volume and Weight

Max load

500 kg

Kerb Weight

1310 kg

Fuel tank capacity

63 l

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

410 l

Max. weight

1810 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

7J x 16

Tires size

205/55 R16

BMW 3 Series 318Ci (143 Hp)