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E36 3 Series Coupe Versions

BMW E36 3 Series Coupe 318is Specs

(1996 - 1999) - Technical Specifications for Years 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

Petrol

1895 cm³
115.6 cu-in

Inline 4

140 PS
138 HP / 103 kW

180 Nm
132 lb-ft

213 km/h
132 Mph

8 L/100 km
35 MPG UK
29 MPG US

BMW E36 3 Series Coupe 318is Body, Model and Production details

Generation :	E36

Body :	Coupé

Num. of Doors :	2 doors


BMW E36 3 Series Coupe 318is Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders :	Inline 4

Engine Code :	M44B19

Fuel type :	Petrol

Fuel System :	Bosch HFM Motronic 5.2 fuel injection

Engine Alignment :	Longitudinal

Engine Position :	Front

Engine displacement :	1895 cm³ / 115.6 cu-in

Bore x Stroke :	85.0 x 83.5 mm 3.35 x 3.29 inches

Number of valves :	16 Valves

Aspiration :	naturally-aspirated

Compression Ratio :	10.0

Horsepower :	140 PS / 138 HP / 103 kW @ 6000 rpm

Maximum torque :	180 Nm / 132 lb-ft @ 4300 rpm

Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain :	RWD

Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :	5 speed Manual Transmission Relations 1st Gear Ratio: 2nd Gear Ratio: 3rd Gear Ratio: 4th Gear Ratio: 5th Gear Ratio: Reverse Gear Ratio: 4.04 Final Drive Ratio: 3.45


BMW E36 3 Series Coupe 318is Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Combined:	8 L/100 km 35 MPG UK 29 MPG US

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Open road:	6.1 L/100 km 46 MPG UK 39 MPG US

Fuel Consumption - Economy - City:	11.4 L/100 km 25 MPG UK 21 MPG US

Range :	812 km / 505 miles

Fuel Tank Capacity :	65 L 17.2 US gallons 14.3 UK gallons

Catalytic converter :	Y

BMW E36 3 Series Coupe 318is Performance

Top Speed :	213 km/h / 132 Mph

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) :	10.2 s


BMW E36 3 Series Coupe 318is Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight

Wheelbase :	270.0 cm / 106.3 inches

Length :	443.3 cm / 174.53 inches

Width :	171.0 cm / 67.32 inches

Height :	136.6 cm / 53.78 inches

Front Axle :	140.7 cm / 55.39 inches

Rear Axle :	142.1 cm / 55.94 inches

Max. Towing Capacity Weight :	1300 kg / 2866 lbs

Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx :	0.310

Curb Weight :	1350 kg / 2976 lbs

Weight/Power Output Ratio :	9.6 kg/hp


BMW E36 3 Series Coupe 318is Interior size, Dimensions

Num. of Seats :	5 seats

Front legroom :	104.6 cm / 41.18 inches

Rear seat legroom :	81.8 cm / 32.2 inches

Front shoulder room :	135.1 cm / 53.19 inches

Rear shoulder room :	132.3 cm / 52.09 inches

Front head room :	93.2 cm / 36.69 inches

Rear head room :	91.2 cm / 35.91 inches

Trunk / Boot capacity :	405 L / 14.3 cu-ft


BMW E36 3 Series Coupe 318is Brakes, Tires, Steering and Suspension

Front Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Vented Discs (286 mm / 11.26 inches)

Rear Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Discs (280 mm / 11.02 inches)

Front Tyres - Rims dimensions :	205/60 R15

Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions :	205/60 R15

Front Wheels Width :	6.5"

Rear Wheels Width :	6.5"

Steering :	Rack and pinion. PAS -

Turning circle :	10.4 m / 34.1 feet

Steering wheel lock-to-lock :	3.5 turns