Convertible, 2 Doors, 4 Seats
8.2 l/100 km 28.68 US mpg
11.1 l/100 km 21.19 US mpg
6.4 l/100 km 36.75 US mpg
115 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
64 Hp/l
194 km/h 120.55 mph
1796 cm3
109.6 cu. in.
4, Inline
Rear wheel drive,
4435 mm
174.61 in.
1710 mm
67.32 in.
1370 kg
3020.33 lbs.
| Brand | BMW |
|---|---|
| Model | 3 Series (Convertible) |
| Version | 3 Series Convertible (E36) |
| Engine version | 318i (115 Hp) |
| Year production start | 1994 |
| Year production end | 1999 |
| Vehicle type | Convertible |
| Horsepower RPM | 115 Hp @ 5500 rpm. |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 kmh sec | 12.5 sec |
| Curb weight kg -lbs total |
1370 kg3020.33 lbs. |
| Overall length mm - inch |
4435 mm174.61 in. |
| Doors | 2 |
| Top Speed | 194 km/h 120.55 mph |
| Designation model | M43B18 |
|---|---|
| Cam configuration | OHC |
| Engine position and orientation | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Position of cylinders | Inline |
| Displacement (liters) |
1796 cm3109.6 cu. in. |
| Eng. horsepower RPM | 115 Hp @ 5500 rpm. |
| Horsepower per litre | 64 Hp/l |
| Weight / horsepower kg/hp - hp/tons |
11.9 kg/Hp83.9 Hp/tonne |
| Weight / torque kg/Nm - Nm/tons | 8.2 kg/Nm, 122.6 Nm/tonne
8.2 kg/Nm122.6 Nm/tonne |
| Torque Nm RPM lb-ft RPM |
168 Nm @ 3900 rpm.123.91 lb.-ft. @ 3900 rpm. |
| Bore (mm in) |
84 mm3.31 in. |
| Stroke (mm in) |
81 mm3.19 in. |
| Compression ratio | 9.7 |
| Fuel delivery system | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Fuel type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Valvetrain | 2 |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil liters | quarts |
4 l4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt |
| Engine coolant |
6.5 l6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt |
| Powertrain architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
| Drive configuration | Rear wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Transmission | 5 |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Brake control | Disc |
| Anti-lock brake system | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
|---|
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Helical spring |
| Wheels size | 205/60 R15 |
|---|---|
| Wheels rims | 15 |
| Passengers seats | 4 |
|---|---|
| Trunk space min liter | cu. Ft. |
230 l8.12 cu. ft. |
| Overall length mm - inch |
4435 mm174.61 in. |
|---|---|
| Overall width mm -inch |
1710 mm67.32 in. |
| Overall height mm -inch |
1350 mm53.15 in. |
| Wheelbase mm - inch |
2700 mm106.3 in. |
| Track width front mm - inch |
1410 mm55.51 in. |
| Track width rear mm - inch |
1420 mm55.91 in. |
| Curb weight kg -lbs total |
1370 kg3020.33 lbs. |
|---|---|
| Gross weight kg -lbs total |
1770 kg3902.18 lbs. |
| Capacities kg - lbs |
400 kg881.85 lbs. |
| Fuel tank liters | gallons |
62 l16.38 US gal | 13.64 UK gal |
| City l/100km - mpg |
11.1 l/100 km21.19 US mpg |
|---|---|
| Highway l/100 km - mpg |
6.4 l/100 km36.75 US mpg |
| Combined l/100 km - Mpg |
8.2 l/100 km28.68 US mpg |
| Autonomy km (combined use) | 756 |
4 CYLINDER INLINE
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