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BMW E21 3 Series 318 Specs

(1975 - 1980) - Technical Specifications for Years 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980
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Key Specs

Petrol
107.8 cu-in
1766 cm3
Inline 4
97 HP
98 PS / 72 kW
106 lb-ft
145 Nm
103 Mph
165 km/h

BMW E21 3 Series 318 Body, Model and Production details BMW E21 3 Series 318 Body, Model and Production details

Generation : E21
Body : Sedan
Num. of Doors : 2 doors

BMW E21 3 Series 318 Engine Technical Data BMW E21 3 Series 318 Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders : Inline 4
Engine Code : M10/M42
Fuel type : Petrol
Fuel System : Solex 32-32 DIDTA
Engine Alignment : Longitudinal
Engine Position : Front
Engine displacement : 107.8 cu-in / 1766 cm3
Bore x Stroke : 3.5 x 2.8 inches
89 x 71 mm
Number of valves : 8 Valves
Aspiration : naturally-aspirated
Compression Ratio : 8.3
Horsepower : 97 HP / 98 PS / 72 kW
@ 5800 rpm
Maximum torque : 106 lb-ft / 145 Nm
@ 4000 rpm
Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain : RWD
Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :

BMW E21 3 Series 318 Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range BMW E21 3 Series 318 Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Tank Capacity : 15.3 gallons
58 L
12.8 UK gallons

BMW E21 3 Series 318 Performance BMW E21 3 Series 318 Performance

Top Speed : 103 Mph / 165 km/h
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) : 11.9 s

BMW E21 3 Series 318 Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight BMW E21 3 Series 318 Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight

Wheelbase : 100.91 inches / 256.3 cm
Length : 171.46 inches / 435.5 cm
Width : 63.39 inches / 161 cm
Height : 54.33 inches / 138 cm
Front Axle : 53.7 inches / 136.4 cm
Rear Axle : 54.21 inches / 137.7 cm
Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx : 0.46
Curb Weight : 2249 lbs / 1020 kg
Weight/Power Output Ratio : 10.4 kg/hp

BMW E21 3 Series 318 Interior size, Dimensions BMW E21 3 Series 318 Interior size, Dimensions

Num. of Seats : 5 seats
Trunk / Boot capacity : 16.2 cu-ft / 460 L

BMW E21 3 Series 318 Brakes, Tires, Steering and Suspension BMW E21 3 Series 318 Brakes, Tires, Steering and Suspension

Front Brakes - Disc dimensions : Discs
(10.04 inches / 255 mm)
Rear Brakes - Disc dimensions : Drums
(9.84 inches / 250 mm)
Front Tyres - Rims dimensions : 185/70 R13
Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions : 185/70 R13
Front Wheels Width : 5"
Rear Wheels Width : 5"
Steering : Rack and pinion.
Steering wheel lock-to-lock : 4.000 turns
Front Suspension : MacPherson struts coil springs and anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension : Semitrailing arms coil springs
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