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1979 318i (105 Hp)

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Brand

BMW

Series

3 Series

Model

318

Modification

318i (105 Hp)

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1979

End of production

1982

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

58 l 15.32 US gal
12.76 UK gal

Engine displacement

1766 cm³ 107.77 cu. In.

Power

105 hp (at 5800 rpm)

Torque

145 Nm (at 4500 rpm) 106.95 lb. ft (at 4500 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

173 km/h 107 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

5

Kerb weight

1030 kg 2270.8 lbs

Length

4355 mm 171.46 in

Width

1610 mm 63.39 in

Doors

2

Seats

5

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

10.4 l/100 km 22.62 US mpg
27.16 UK mpg

- Extra urban

6.3 l/100 km 37.33 US mpg
44.84 UK mpg

- Combined

8.4 l/100 km 28 US mpg
33.63 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

173 km/h 107 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

11.5 sec

0 - 60 mph

10.9 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

M10B18

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

Carburettor

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

1766 cm³ 107.77 cu. In.

Power

105 hp (at 5800 rpm)

Torque

145 Nm (at 4500 rpm) 106.95 lb. ft (at 4500 rpm)

Number of cylinders

4

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

Inline

Compression ratio

9.7

Engine oil capacity

4 l 4.24 US qt
3.52 UK qt

Coolant

7.2 l 7.63 US qt
6.34 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

fair Performance

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

145 mm 5.71 in

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

5

Brakes

- Front

Disc

- Rear

Disc

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1030 kg 2270.8 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

404 l 14.27 cu ft

MODEL REVIEW
BMW 3 Series (E21) 318i (105 Hp) is made in 1979 1980 1981 1982