BMW 3 Series (E21) 318i (105 Hp) | Technical Specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

BMW 3 Series (E21) 318i (105 Hp) /Sedan 1979 - 1982/

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

Sedan, 2 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of BMW 3 Series (E21) 318i (105 Hp)?

8.4 l/100 km
28 US mpg
33.6 UK mpg
11.9 km/l

How fast is 1979 3 Series (E21) 318i (105 Hp)?

173 km/h | 107 mph
0-100 km/h: 11.5 sec
0-60 mph: 10.9 sec

What is the power output of BMW 3 Series Sedan 1979 318i (105 Hp)?

105 Hp, 145 Nm
107 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 3 Series Sedan 1979 318i (105 Hp)?

1.8 l
1766 cm³
107.77 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1979 BMW 318i (105 Hp)?

4, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW 3 Series (E21) Sedan 1979 318i (105 Hp)?

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

What is the length of 1979 BMW 3 Series Sedan?

4355 mm
171.46 in.

What is the width of 1979 BMW 3 Series Sedan?

1610 mm
63.39 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1979 BMW 3 Series (E21) 318i (105 Hp)?

1030 kg
2271 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1979 BMW 3 Series Sedan?

404 l
14.3 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1979 BMW 3 Series (E21) 318i (105 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

3 Series

Generation

3 Series (E21)

Modification (Engine)

318i (105 Hp)

Start of production

1979

End of production

1982

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

10.4 l/100 km 22.6 US mpg
27.2 UK mpg
9.6 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

6.3 l/100 km 37.3 US mpg
44.8 UK mpg
15.9 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

8.4 l/100 km 28 US mpg
33.6 UK mpg
11.9 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

11.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

11.5 sec

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

10.9 sec

Maximum speed

173 km/h 107 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

9.8 kg/Hp, 101.9 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

7.1 kg/Nm, 140.8 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

105 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Power per litre

59.5 Hp/l

Torque

145 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 107 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M10B18

Engine displacement

1766 cm³ 107.77 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Compression ratio

9.7:1

Number of valves per cylinder

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

1030 kg 2271 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