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1979 BMW 3 Series (E21) 318i (105 Hp)

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Key specs

BMW 3 Series Sedan 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982

What is the body type, BMW 3 Series (E21)?Sedan, 2 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy, BMW 3 Series (E21) 318i (105 Hp)?8.4 l/100 km
28 US mpg
33.63 UK mpg
11.9 km/l
How fast is the car, 1979 3 Series (E21) 318i (105 Hp)?173 km/h | 107.5 mph
0-100 km/h: 11.5 sec
0-60 mph: 10.9 sec
How much power, BMW 3 Series Sedan 1979 318i (105 Hp)?105 Hp, 145 Nm
106.95 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, BMW 3 Series Sedan 1979 318i (105 Hp)?1.8 l
1766 cm3
107.77 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1979 BMW 318i (105 Hp)?4, Inline
What is the drivetrain, BMW 3 Series (E21) Sedan 1979 318i (105 Hp)?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1979 BMW 3 Series Sedan?4355 mm
171.46 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1979 BMW 3 Series Sedan?1610 mm
63.39 in.
What is the curb weight, 1979 BMW 3 Series (E21) 318i (105 Hp)?1030 kg
2270.76 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1979 BMW 3 Series Sedan?404 l
14.27 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1979 BMW 3 Series (E21) 318i (105 Hp)?5, manual transmission

BMW 3 Series (E21) 318i (105 Hp) 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 Specs

General information
BrandBMW
Model 3 Series
Generation 3 Series (E21)
Modification (Engine) 318i (105 Hp)
Start of production 1979 year
End of production 1982 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 10.4 l/100 km 22.62 US mpg
27.16 UK mpg
9.62 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 6.3 l/100 km 37.34 US mpg
44.84 UK mpg
15.87 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 8.4 l/100 km 28 US mpg
33.63 UK mpg
11.9 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 10.9 sec
Maximum speed 173 km/h 107.5 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. 106.95 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M10B18
Engine displacement 1766 cm3 107.77 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Compression ratio 9.7
Number of valves per cylinder 2
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 Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 7.2 l 7.61 US qt | 6.34 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1030 kg 2270.76 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 404 l 14.27 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 58 l 15.32 US gal | 12.76 UK gal
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 brakesDisc
Rear brakesDisc
Steering type Steering rack and pinion