BMW1980 318i Specs

1980 (E21) BMW 318i Specs & Performance

1980 - 1983 (E21)

Tech Specs Summary


1.8 L Inline 4

106 mph

13.4 seconds

104 hp

18.8 mpg

2 Doors

5 Seats

unavailable
lb
2,271 lbs
Front - RWD

Performance

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

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
18.8 mpg
Total Range
288 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
1.8 Liter
107.8 in3
Layout
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
104 hp @ 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
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Engine Name
M10B18
Compression Ratio
10:1
Bore x Stroke
3.504 x 2.795 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.25:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
0.97 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
26 hp
Cylinder Volume
27 in3
BMEP
149.6 PSI
10.3 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

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

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body
Medium Sedan
Door Count
2
Seat Count
5
Turning Radius
33.8 ft
Curb Weight
2,271 lbs
Gross Weight
3,219 lbs
Maximum Payload
948 lbs
Length
171.5 in
Width
63.4 in
Height
54.3 in
Wheelbase
100.9 in
Front Track
53.8 in
Rear Track
54.1 in
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2.6

Performance Rating2
Environment Rating2
Practicality Rating1.8

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
City Driving

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