BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36)
318is (140 Hp) Automatic
1996 – 1999 · Petrol · Rear-wheel drive · 4-speed automatic
- Power
- 140 Hp
- 0–100 km/h
- 11.0 s
- Top speed
- 207 km/h129 mph
- Combined
- 8.8 l/100 km26.7 mpg
General information
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Generation
- 3 Series Coupe (E36)
- Modification (Engine)
- 318is (140 Hp) Automatic
- Start of production
- 1996
- End of production
- 1999
- Powertrain architecture
- Internal combustion engine
- Body type
- Coupe
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 2
Performance specs
- Fuel consumption (urban)
- 13.0 l/100 km18.1 mpg
- Fuel consumption (extra urban)
- 6.5 l/100 km36.2 mpg
- Fuel consumption (combined)
- 8.8 l/100 km26.7 mpg
- Fuel type
- Petrol (Gasoline)
- Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
- 11.0 s
- Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (calculated)
- 10.5 s
- Acceleration 0 - 200 km/h
- —
- Maximum speed
- 207 km/h129 mph
- Weight-to-power ratio
- 9.3 kg/Hp20.5 lb/Hp
- Weight-to-torque ratio
- 7.2 kg/Nm21.5 lb/lb-ft
Engine specs
- Power
- 140 Hp
- Power at
- 6000 rpm
- Power per litre
- 73.9
- Torque
- 180 Nm133 lb-ft
- Torque at
- 4300 rpm
- Engine layout
- Front, longitudinal
- Engine model/code
- M44B19
- Engine displacement
- 1895 cm³1895 cm³ (116 cu in)
- Number of cylinders
- 4
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Compression ratio
- 10 : 1
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 4
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-port manifold injection
- Engine aspiration
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Engine oil capacity
- 5 l1.3 gal
- Coolant
- 6.5 l1.7 gal
Space, volume and weights
- Kerb weight
- 1300 kg2866 lb
- Max. weight
- 1700 kg3748 lb
- Max load
- 400 kg882 lb
- Trunk (boot) space - minimum
- 405 l107.0 gal
- Fuel tank capacity
- 62 l16.4 gal
- Max. roof load
- 75 kg165 lb
Dimensions
- Length
- 4433 mm174.5 in
- Width
- 1710 mm67.3 in
- Height
- 1366 mm53.8 in
- Wheelbase
- 2700 mm106.3 in
- Front track
- 1408 mm55.4 in
- Rear (Back) track
- 1421 mm55.9 in
- Ride height (ground clearance)
- 145 mm5.7 in
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension
- Drive wheel
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears and type of gearbox
- 4 gears, automatic transmission
- Front suspension
- Wishbone
- Rear suspension
- Coil spring
- Front brakes
- Ventilated discs
- Rear brakes
- Disc
- Assisting systems
- ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
- Steering type
- Steering rack and pinion
- Power steering
- Hydraulic steering
- Tires size
- 205/60 R15
- Wheel rims size
- 15