Compare: BMW 3 Series 1975 Sedan 98 Hp

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

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

11.3 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

165 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

10.4 kg/Hp, 96.1 Hp/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

98 Hp

Power per litre

54.4 Hp/l

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M10B18

Engine displacement

1800 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Engine oil capacity

4 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

7.2 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1020 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

404 l

Fuel tank capacity

58 l

Max. roof load

75 kg

Dimensions

Length

4355 mm

Width

1610 mm

Height

1380 mm

Wheelbase

2563 mm

Front track

1366 mm

Rear (Back) track

1373 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

145 mm

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