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Specs of BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 318is (140 Hp) /1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996/

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Key specs

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 318is (140 Hp) /Coupe 1991 - 1996/

What is the body type of BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36)?
Coupe, 2 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 318is (140 Hp)?
8.3 l/100 km
28.3 US mpg
34 UK mpg
12 km/l
How fast is 1991 3 Series Coupe (E36) 318is (140 Hp)?
213 km/h | 132 mph
0-100 km/h: 10.2 sec
0-60 mph: 9.7 sec
What is the power output of BMW 3 Series Coupe 1991 318is (140 Hp)?
140 Hp, 175 Nm
129 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of BMW 3 Series Coupe 1991 318is (140 Hp)?
1.8 l
1796 cm3
109.6 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1991 BMW 318is (140 Hp)?
4, Inline
What is the drivetrain of BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) Coupe 1991 318is (140 Hp)?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1991 BMW 3 Series Coupe?
4433 mm
174.53 in.
What is the width of 1991 BMW 3 Series Coupe?
1710 mm
67.32 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1991 BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 318is (140 Hp)?
1240 kg
2734 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1991 BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 318is (140 Hp)?
1700 kg
3748 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1991 BMW 3 Series Coupe?
405 l
14.3 cu. ft.
What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1991 BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 318is (140 Hp)?
5, manual transmission

General information

Brand
Model
Modification (Engine)
318is (140 Hp)
Start of production
1991 year
End of production
1996 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Coupe
Seats
5
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
11 l/100 km 21.4 US mpg
25.7 UK mpg
9.1 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
6.5 l/100 km 36.2 US mpg
43.5 UK mpg
15.4 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
8.3 l/100 km 28.3 US mpg
34 UK mpg
12 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
9.7 sec
Maximum speed
213 km/h 132 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
8.9 kg/Hp, 112.9 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
7.1 kg/Nm, 141.1 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
140 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre
78 Hp/l
Torque
175 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 129 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M42B18
Engine displacement
1796 cm3 109.6 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
4
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
84 mm 3.31 in.
Piston Stroke
81 mm 3.19 in.
Compression ratio
10:1
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine oil capacity
5 l 5.28 US qt | 4.4 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
6.5 l 6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1240 kg 2734 lbs.
Max. weight
1700 kg 3748 lbs.
Max load
460 kg 1014 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
405 l 14.3 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
65 l 17.17 US gal | 14.3 UK gal
Max. roof load
75 kg 165 lbs.

Dimensions

Length
4433 mm 174.53 in.
Width
1710 mm 67.32 in.
Height
1366 mm 53.78 in.
Wheelbase
2700 mm 106.3 in.
Front track
1408 mm 55.43 in.
Rear (Back) track
1421 mm 55.94 in.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox
5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension
Wishbone
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tires size
205/60 R15
Wheel rims size
15