BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 318is (140 Hp) 1991

General Information

Modification (Engine)

318is (140 Hp)

Start of production

1991 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

End of production

1996 year

Engine

Power

140 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Power per litre

78 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

175 Nm @ 4500 rpm.

Engine displacement

1796

Cylinder Bore

84 mm

Piston Stroke

81 mm

Engine oil capacity

5 l

Coolant

6.5 l

Fuel System

Multi-point indirect injection

Valvetrain

DOHC

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1431 mm

Width

1698 mm

Height

1393 mm

Length

4433 mm

Front track

1418 mm

Wheelbase

2700 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

110 mm

Performance Characteristics

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

10.2 sec

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

7.7 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

6.4 l

Maximum speed

213 km/h

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

9.7 sec

Volume and Weight

Max load

460 kg

Kerb Weight

1240 kg

Fuel tank capacity

65 l

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

435 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

185/65 R15

BMW 3 Series 318is (140 Hp)