BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 318is (140 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 318is (140 Hp) /Coupe 1996 - 1999/

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)?

8.1 l/100 km
29 US mpg
34.9 UK mpg
12.3 km/l

How fast is 1996 3 Series Coupe (E36) 318is (140 Hp)?

213 km/h | 132 mph
0-100 km/h: 10 sec
0-60 mph: 9.5 sec

What is the power output of BMW 3 Series Coupe 1996 318is (140 Hp)?

140 Hp, 180 Nm
133 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 3 Series Coupe 1996 318is (140 Hp)?

1.9 l
1895 cm³
115.64 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1996 BMW 318is (140 Hp)?

4, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) Coupe 1996 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 1996 BMW 3 Series Coupe?

4433 mm
174.53 in.

What is the width of 1996 BMW 3 Series Coupe?

1710 mm
67.32 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1996 BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 318is (140 Hp)?

1260 kg
2778 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1996 BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 318is (140 Hp)?

1700 kg
3748 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1996 BMW 3 Series Coupe?

405 l
14.3 cu. ft.

What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1996 BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 318is (140 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

3 Series

Generation

3 Series Coupe (E36)

Modification (Engine)

318is (140 Hp)

Start of production

1996 year

End of production

1999 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

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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

6.1 l/100 km 38.6 US mpg
46.3 UK mpg
16.4 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

8.1 l/100 km 29 US mpg
34.9 UK mpg
12.3 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

10 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

10 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

9.5 sec

Maximum speed

213 km/h 132 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

9 kg/Hp, 111.1 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

7 kg/Nm, 142.9 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

140 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Power per litre

73.9 Hp/l

Torque

180 Nm @ 4300 rpm. 133 lb.-ft. @ 4300 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M44B19

Engine displacement

1895 cm³ 115.64 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Compression ratio

10:1

Number of valves per cylinder

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

1260 kg 2778 lbs.

Max. weight

1700 kg 3748 lbs.

Max load

440 kg 970 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

405 l 14.3 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

62 l 16.38 US gal | 13.64 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.

Ride height (ground clearance)

145 mm 5.71 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

Specs of BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 318is (140 Hp) /1996, 1997, 1998, 1999/