BMW 3 Series (E21) 318 (98 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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BMW 3 Series (E21) 318 (98 Hp) /Sedan 1975 - 1980/

What is the body type of BMW 3 Series (E21)?

Sedan, 2 Doors, 5 Seats

How fast is 1975 3 Series (E21) 318 (98 Hp)?

165 km/h | 103 mph
0-100 km/h: 11.9 sec
0-60 mph: 11.3 sec

What is the power output of BMW 3 Series Sedan 1975 318 (98 Hp)?

98 Hp

What is the engine displacement of BMW 3 Series Sedan 1975 318 (98 Hp)?

1.8 l
1800 cm³
109.84 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1975 BMW 318 (98 Hp)?

4, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW 3 Series (E21) Sedan 1975 318 (98 Hp)?

Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1975 BMW 3 Series Sedan?

4355 mm
171.46 in.

What is the width of 1975 BMW 3 Series Sedan?

1610 mm
63.39 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1975 BMW 3 Series (E21) 318 (98 Hp)?

1020 kg
2249 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1975 BMW 3 Series Sedan?

404 l
14.3 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1975 BMW 3 Series (E21) 318 (98 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

3 Series

Generation

3 Series (E21)

Modification (Engine)

318 (98 Hp)

Start of production

1975

End of production

1980

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

11.9 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

11.9 sec

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

11.3 sec

Maximum speed

165 km/h 103 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

10.4 kg/Hp, 96.1 Hp/tonne

Engine specs

Power

98 Hp

Power per litre

54.4 Hp/l

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M10B18

Engine displacement

1800 cm³ 109.84 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Engine oil capacity

4 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

7.2 l 7.61 US qt | 6.34 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1020 kg 2249 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

404 l 14.3 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

58 l 15.32 US gal | 12.76 UK gal

Max. roof load

75 kg 165 lbs.

Dimensions

Length

4355 mm 171.46 in.

Width

1610 mm 63.39 in.

Height

1380 mm 54.33 in.

Wheelbase

2563 mm 100.91 in.

Front track

1366 mm 53.78 in.

Rear (Back) track

1373 mm 54.06 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 brakes

Disc

Rear brakes