1975 BMW 318 Automatic specifications

1975 BMW 318 Automatic data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors2
DesignerPaul Bracq
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2563 mm 100.9 inches
Track/tread (front) 1364 mm 53.7 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1377 mm 54.2 inches
Length 4355 mm 171.5 inches
Width 1610 mm 63.4 inches
Height 1380 mm 54.3 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.7
Kerb weight 1030 kg 2271 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 52 litres 11.4 [13.7] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.8 litre
1766 cc
(107.768 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 88.9 × 71.12 mm
3.5 × 2.8 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.25
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 98 PS (97 bhp) (72 kW)
at 5800 rpm
maximum torque 142 Nm (105 ft·lb) (14.5 kgm)
at 4000 rpm
Specific output 41 kW/litre
55.7 ps/litre
54.9 bhp/litre
0.9 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 80.41 Nm/litre
0.97 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.3:1
Fuel system 1 Solex 32 DIDTA carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1010.4 kPa (146.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 441.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
95.48 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 PS/kg
70.23 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 kW/kg
94.17 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
14.24 kg/kW
23.79 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock 4.000
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 5J x 13 H2
Wheel size rear 5J x 13 H2
Tyres front 165 SR 13
Tyres rear 165 SR 13
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Front brake diameter 255 mm
Rear brake diameter 250 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.10
general
Carfolio.com ID251471
Production total
Model code
Model family E21
RAC rating 19.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1975 BMW 318 Automatic added 2011-08-06.
Last modified 2022-12-22.

BMW 3 Series - E21 models

2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1574 cm3/96.1cuin 75 PS 74 bhp 55 kW 1010 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1767 cm3/107.8cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1030 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1767 cm3/107.8cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1040 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1766 cm3/107.8cuin 102 PS 101 bhp 75 kW 1112 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1766 cm3/107.8cuin 102 PS 101 bhp 75 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1766 cm3/107.8cuin 102 PS 101 bhp 75 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 2316 cm3/141.3cuin 143 PS 141 bhp 105 kW 1135 kg
BMW 323i -
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2316 cm3/141.3cuin 143 PS 141 bhp 105 kW 1135 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR A 2316 cm3/141.3cuin 143 PS 141 bhp 105 kW 1150 kg
BMW 320 -
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 122 PS 121 bhp 90 kW 1115 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR A 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 122 PS 120 bhp 89 kW 1130 kg
BMW 316 -
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1574 cm3/96.1cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 1020 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1766 cm3/107.8cuin 98 PS 97 bhp 72 kW 1010 kg
BMW 320 -
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 109 PS 108 bhp 80 kW 1030 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 109 PS 108 bhp 80 kW 1050 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW 1182 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW 1050 kg
Cars similar to the 1975 BMW 318 Automatic
Audi 80 GT -
2 door sedan/​saloon FF 4M 1588 cm3/96.9cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 855 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1812 cm3/110.6cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1095 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1812 cm3/110.6cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1110 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 96 PS 95 bhp 71 kW 1035 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 75 kW 1195 kg
Fiat 132 -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1608 cm3/98.1cuin 99 PS 98 bhp 73 kW 1070 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1592 cm3/97.2cuin 99 PS 98 bhp 73 kW 1095 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1993 cm3/121.6cuin 98 PS 97 bhp 72 kW 1065 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1993 cm3/121.6cuin 98 PS 97 bhp 72 kW 1045 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1993 cm3/121.6cuin 98 PS 97 bhp 72 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1993 cm3/121.6cuin 98 PS 97 bhp 72 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1993 cm3/121.6cuin 102 PS 101 bhp 75 kW 1060 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 2301 cm3/140.4cuin 93 PS 92 bhp 69 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 2301 cm3/140.4cuin 93 PS 92 bhp 69 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 2301 cm3/140.4cuin 93 PS 92 bhp 69 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 2301 cm3/140.4cuin 93 PS 92 bhp 69 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1725 cm3/105.3cuin 94 PS 93 bhp 69 kW 950 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1818 cm3/110.9cuin 104 PS 103 bhp 77 kW 1070 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1585 cm3/96.7cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 75 kW 1145 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1769 cm3/108.0cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1085 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1597 cm3/97.5cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 940 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 98 PS 97 bhp 72 kW 1000 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 98 PS 97 bhp 72 kW 1005 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1686 cm3/102.9cuin 96 PS 95 bhp 71 kW 980 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 104 PS 103 bhp 77 kW 1040 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1897 cm3/115.8cuin 103 PS 102 bhp 76 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 1897 cm3/115.8cuin 103 PS 102 bhp 76 kW
sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1897 cm3/115.8cuin 98 PS 97 bhp 72 kW 1090 kg
Peugeot 504 Coupe -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1971 cm3/120.3cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 75 kW 1165 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1698 cm3/103.6cuin 97 PS 96 bhp 72 kW 1065 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1698 cm3/103.6cuin 97 PS 96 bhp 72 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1698 cm3/103.6cuin 97 PS 96 bhp 72 kW 1080 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 1698 cm3/103.6cuin 97 PS 96 bhp 72 kW
Renault 20 TL -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4M 1647 cm3/100.5cuin 97 PS 96 bhp 72 kW 1175 kg
Renault 20 -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 3A 1647 cm3/100.5cuin 97 PS 96 bhp 72 kW 1256 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1592 cm3/97.2cuin 95 PS 94 bhp 70 kW 1000 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 1588 cm3/96.9cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 960 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1588 cm3/96.9cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 965 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1588 cm3/96.9cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 950 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1588 cm3/96.9cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 980 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1588 cm3/96.9cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 965 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 1588 cm3/96.9cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 975 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 2A 1588 cm3/96.9cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 980 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1588 cm3/96.9cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 985 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 1588 cm3/96.9cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 980 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1588 cm3/96.9cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 970 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1588 cm3/96.9cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 990 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1588 cm3/96.9cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 985 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 1588 cm3/96.9cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 990 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1588 cm3/96.9cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 985 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 1588 cm3/96.9cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 990 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1070 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1075 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1065 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1070 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1075 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1085 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1080 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1080 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1130 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1080 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1075 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1075 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1090 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1085 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1085 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1135 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1065 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 98 PS 97 bhp 72 kW 935 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 98 PS 97 bhp 72 kW 935 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 98 PS 97 bhp 72 kW 950 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 98 PS 97 bhp 72 kW 950 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 98 PS 97 bhp 72 kW 950 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 98 PS 97 bhp 72 kW 965 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 98 PS 97 bhp 72 kW 940 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 98 PS 97 bhp 72 kW 940 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 98 PS 97 bhp 72 kW 955 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 98 PS 97 bhp 72 kW 945 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 98 PS 97 bhp 72 kW 945 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 98 PS 97 bhp 72 kW 960 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 995 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 990 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 990 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1020 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 985 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1020 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 980 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1020 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 980 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 990 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 985 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 985 kg
Toyota Celica GT Liftback -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2183 cm3/133.2cuin 96 PS 95 bhp 71 kW 1186 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 2183 cm3/133.2cuin 96 PS 95 bhp 71 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 98 PS 97 bhp 72 kW 940 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 98 PS 97 bhp 72 kW 940 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 98 PS 97 bhp 72 kW 955 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1035 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1040 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1040 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 2183 cm3/133.2cuin 96 PS 95 bhp 71 kW 1161 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 2183 cm3/133.2cuin 96 PS 95 bhp 71 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 98 PS 97 bhp 72 kW 1045 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 98 PS 97 bhp 72 kW 1045 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 98 PS 97 bhp 72 kW 1055 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 98 PS 97 bhp 72 kW 1055 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1075 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1070 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1070 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1130 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1105 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1110 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1105 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1080 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1085 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1080 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 98 PS 97 bhp 72 kW 1050 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 98 PS 97 bhp 72 kW 1050 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 98 PS 97 bhp 72 kW 1060 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 98 PS 97 bhp 72 kW 1060 kg