BMW1990 318iS Specs

1990 (E30) BMW 318iS Specs & Performance

1990, 1991 (E30)

Tech Specs Summary


1.8 L Inline 4

126 mph

9.9 seconds

134 hp

27.6 mpg

2 Doors

5 Seats

15 ft3
lb
2,480 lbs
Front - RWD

Performance

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

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
27.6 mpg
Total Range
547 Miles

Gasoline Engine

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

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Engine Name
M42B18
Compression Ratio
10:1
Bore x Stroke
3.307 x 3.189 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.04:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
1.23 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
34 hp
Cylinder Volume
27.4 in3
BMEP
174.5 PSI
12 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

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

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body
Medium Sedan
Door Count
2
Seat Count
5
Luggage Space
15 ft3
Curb Weight
2,480 lbs
Gross Weight
3,450 lbs
Maximum Payload
970 lbs
Length
170.3 in
Width
64.8 in
Height
53.5 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Front Track
55.4 in
Rear Track
55.7 in
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Performance Rating2.1
Environment Rating2.1
Practicality Rating3.1

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