BMW1990 318iS Specs

1990 (E30) BMW 318iS Specifications & Performance

1990, 1991 (E30)

Tech Specs Summary


1.8 L Inline 4

126 mph

9.9 seconds

134 BHP

33.2 mpg

2 Doors

5 Seats

425 L
kg
1,125 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
126 mph
0-62 mph
9.9 seconds
0-60 mph
9.6 seconds
Power-to-Weight
119 BHP/Tonne
Power
134 BHP
Torque
127 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
33.2 mpg
Total Range
547 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
1.8 Litre
1,796 cc
Configuration
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
134 BHP @ 6,000 RPM
136 ps @ 6,000 RPM
Peak Torque
127 lb·ft @ 4,600 RPM
172 N·m @ 4,600 RPM
Valvetrain
DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
4 (16v Total)
Fuel Injection
Multi-point
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Engine Name
M42B18
Compression Ratio
10:1
Bore x Stroke
84 x 81 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.04:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
75 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
34 BHP
Unitary Capacity
449 cc
BMEP
12 Bar
174.5 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
5 Gears
Tyre Sizes
195/65R14
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Trailing-Arm
Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Medium Saloon
Doors
2
Seats
5
Cargo Space
425 L
Kerb Weight
1,125 kg
Gross Weight
1,565 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
Length
4,325 mm
Width
1,645 mm
Height
1,360 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 Rating2.1
Environment Rating2.1
Practicality Rating3.1

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