BMW1980 318i Specs

1980 (E21) BMW 318i Specifications & Performance

1980 - 1983 (E21)

Tech Specs Summary


1.8 L Inline 4

106 mph

13.4 seconds

104 BHP

22.6 mpg

2 Doors

5 Seats

unavailable
kg
1,030 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
106 mph
0-62 mph
13.4 seconds
0-60 mph
13.0 seconds
Power-to-Weight
101 BHP/Tonne
Power
104 BHP
Torque
107 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
22.6 mpg
Total Range
288 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
1.8 Litre
1,766 cc
Configuration
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
104 BHP @ 5,800 RPM
105 ps @ 5,800 RPM
Peak Torque
107 lb·ft @ 4,000 RPM
145 N·m @ 4,000 RPM
Valvetrain
SOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (8v Total)
Fuel Injection
Multi-point
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Engine Name
M10B18
Compression Ratio
10:1
Bore x Stroke
89 x 71 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.25:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
59 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
26 BHP
Unitary Capacity
442 cc
BMEP
10.3 Bar
149.6 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
4 Gears
Tyre Sizes
165 x 13
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Trailing-Arm
Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Medium Saloon
Doors
2
Seats
5
Turning Circle
10.3 m
Kerb Weight
1,030 kg
Gross Weight
1,460 kg
Maximum Payload
430 kg
Length
4,355 mm
Width
1,610 mm
Height
1,380 mm
Wheelbase
2,563 mm
Front Track
1,366 mm
Rear Track
1,373 mm
★★★★★
★★★★★
2.6

Performance Rating2
Environment Rating2
Practicality Rating1.8

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
City Driving

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