BMW1987 318i Specs

1987 (E30) BMW 318i Specifications & Performance

1987 - 1991 (E30)

Tech Specs Summary


1.8 L Inline 4

117 mph

10.8 seconds

111 BHP

32.8 mpg

2-4 Doors

5 Seats

425 L
kg
1,065 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
117 mph
0-62 mph
10.8 seconds
0-60 mph
10.5 seconds
Power-to-Weight
104 BHP/Tonne
Power
111 BHP
Torque
119 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
32.8 mpg
Total Range
396 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
1.8 Litre
1,796 cc
Configuration
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
111 BHP @ 5,500 RPM
113 ps @ 5,500 RPM
Peak Torque
119 lb·ft @ 4,250 RPM
162 N·m @ 4,250 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
M40B18
Compression Ratio
8.8:1
Bore x Stroke
84 x 81 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.04:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
62 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
28 BHP
Unitary Capacity
449 cc
BMEP
11.3 Bar
164.4 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
5 Gears
Tyre Sizes
195/65R14 H
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
1,065 kg
Gross Weight
1,525 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
Tow Capacity
500-1,200 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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Performance Rating2
Environment Rating2.1
Practicality Rating3

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