Coupe, 2 Doors, 5 Seats
8.3 l/100 km 28.34 US mpg
11 l/100 km 21.38 US mpg
6.5 l/100 km 36.19 US mpg
140 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
78 Hp/l
213 km/h 132.35 mph
1796 cm3
109.6 cu. in.
4, Inline
Rear wheel drive,
4433 mm
174.53 in.
1710 mm
67.32 in.
1240 kg
2733.73 lbs.
| Brand | BMW |
|---|---|
| Model | 3 Series (Coupe) |
| Version | 3 Series Coupe (E36) |
| Engine version | 318 is (140 Hp) Automatic |
| Year production start | 1991 |
| Year production end | 1996 |
| Vehicle type | Coupe |
| Horsepower RPM | 140 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 kmh sec | 10.2 sec |
| Curb weight kg -lbs total |
1240 kg2733.73 lbs. |
| Overall length mm - inch |
4433 mm174.53 in. |
| Doors | 2 |
| Top Speed | 213 km/h 132.35 mph |
| Designation model | M42B18 |
|---|---|
| Cam configuration | DOHC |
| Engine position and orientation | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Position of cylinders | Inline |
| Displacement (liters) |
1796 cm3109.6 cu. in. |
| Eng. horsepower RPM | 140 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Horsepower per litre | 78 Hp/l |
| Weight / horsepower kg/hp - hp/tons |
8.9 kg/Hp112.9 Hp/tonne |
| Weight / torque kg/Nm - Nm/tons | 7.1 kg/Nm, 141.1 Nm/tonne
7.1 kg/Nm141.1 Nm/tonne |
| Torque Nm RPM lb-ft RPM |
175 Nm @ 4500 rpm.129.07 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm. |
| Bore (mm in) |
84 mm3.31 in. |
| Stroke (mm in) |
81 mm3.19 in. |
| Compression ratio | 10 |
| Fuel delivery system | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Fuel type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Valvetrain | 4 |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil liters | quarts |
5 l5.28 US qt | 4.4 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 |
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| 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 | 5 |
|---|---|
| Trunk space min liter | cu. Ft. |
405 l14.3 cu. ft. |
| Overall length mm - inch |
4433 mm174.53 in. |
|---|---|
| Overall width mm -inch |
1710 mm67.32 in. |
| Overall height mm -inch |
1366 mm53.78 in. |
| Wheelbase mm - inch |
2700 mm106.3 in. |
| Track width front mm - inch |
1408 mm55.43 in. |
| Track width rear mm - inch |
1421 mm55.94 in. |
| Curb weight kg -lbs total |
1240 kg2733.73 lbs. |
|---|---|
| Gross weight kg -lbs total |
1700 kg3747.86 lbs. |
| Capacities kg - lbs |
460 kg1014.13 lbs. |
| Fuel tank liters | gallons |
65 l17.17 US gal | 14.3 UK gal |
| City l/100km - mpg |
11 l/100 km21.38 US mpg |
|---|---|
| Highway l/100 km - mpg |
6.5 l/100 km36.19 US mpg |
| Combined l/100 km - Mpg |
8.3 l/100 km28.34 US mpg |
| Autonomy km (combined use) | 783 |
4 CYLINDER INLINE
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