BMW1986 318i Specs

1986 (E30) BMW 318i Specifications & Performance

1986, 1987 (E30)

Tech Specs Summary


1.8 L Inline 4

112 mph

11.9 seconds

101 BHP

34.4 mpg

2-4 Doors

5 Seats

425 L
kg
1,020 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
112 mph
0-62 mph
11.9 seconds
0-60 mph
11.5 seconds
Power-to-Weight
99 BHP/Tonne
Power
101 BHP
Torque
103 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
34.4 mpg
Total Range
416 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
1.8 Litre
1,766 cc
Configuration
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
101 BHP @ 5,800 RPM
102 ps @ 5,800 RPM
Peak Torque
103 lb·ft @ 4,500 RPM
140 N·m @ 4,500 RPM
Valvetrain
SOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (8v Total)
Fuel Injection
Multi-point
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Engine Name
M10B18
Compression Ratio
9:1
Bore x Stroke
89 x 71 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.25:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
57 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
25 BHP
Unitary Capacity
442 cc
BMEP
10 Bar
144.5 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
5 Gears
Tyre Sizes
175/70R14
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Trailing-Arm
Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Medium Saloon
Doors
2-4
Seats
5
Cargo Space
425 L
Kerb Weight
1,020 kg
Gross Weight
1,480 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
Length
4,325 mm
Width
1,645 mm
Height
1,380 mm
Wheelbase
2,570 mm
Front Track
1,407 mm
Rear Track
1,415 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

> 1549cc
£375
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3.4

Performance Rating1.9
Environment Rating2.3
Practicality Rating3

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