BMW1987 318i Specs

1987 (E30) BMW 318i Specs & Performance

1987 - 1991 (E30)

Tech Specs Summary


1.8 L Inline 4

117 mph

10.8 seconds

111 hp

27.3 mpg

2-4 Doors

5 Seats

15 ft3
lb
2,348 lbs
Front - RWD

Performance

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

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
27.3 mpg
Total Range
396 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
1.8 Liter
109.6 in3
Layout
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
111 hp @ 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
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Engine Name
M40B18
Compression Ratio
8.8:1
Bore x Stroke
3.307 x 3.189 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.04:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
1.02 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
28 hp
Cylinder Volume
27.4 in3
BMEP
164.4 PSI
11.3 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

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

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body
Medium Sedan
Door Count
2-4
Seat Count
5
Luggage Space
15 ft3
Curb Weight
2,348 lbs
Gross Weight
3,362 lbs
Maximum Payload
1,014 lbs
Towing Capacity
1,102-2,646 lbs
Length
170.3 in
Width
64.8 in
Height
54.3 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Front Track
55.4 in
Rear Track
55.7 in
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Performance Rating2
Environment Rating2.1
Practicality Rating3

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