1983 BMW 318i specifications

1983 BMW 318i data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2570 mm 101.2 inches
Track/tread (front) 1407 mm 55.4 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1415 mm 55.7 inches
Length 4325 mm 170.3 inches
Width 1645 mm 64.8 inches
Height 1380 mm 54.3 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.68
Kerb weight 1028 kg 2266 lb
Weight distribution 52.7% front
fuel tank capacity 55 litres 12.1 [14.5] 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 105 PS (103.5 bhp) (77 kW)
at 5800 rpm
maximum torque 145 Nm (107 ft·lb) (14.8 kgm)
at 4500 rpm
Specific output 43.7 kW/litre
59.4 ps/litre
58.6 bhp/litre
0.96 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 82.11 Nm/litre
0.99 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 10:1
Fuel system Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1031.8 kPa (149.6 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) 6.8 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph) 37.4 s
Standing quarter-mile 17.2 s
Standing kilometre 32.2 s
Maximum speed 187 km/h (116 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
102.08 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 PS/kg
75.08 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 kW/kg
100.68 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
13.32 kg/kW
22.25 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 6.5/8.5/10.4 l/100km 90 km/h / 120 km/h / urban DIN 70030
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km6.5/8.5/10.4 l/100km 90kmph/120kmph/urban
km/litre15.4/11.8/9.6 km/l 90kmph/120kmph/urban
UK MPG43.5/33.2/27.2 UK MPG 90kmph/120kmph/urban
US MPG36.2/27.7/22.6 US MPG 90kmph/120kmph/urban
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 4.250
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 175/70 HR 14
Tyres rear 175/70 HR 14
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.46
general
Carfolio.com ID170709
Production total
Model code
Model family E30
RAC rating 19.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1983 BMW 318i added 2008-03-25.
Last modified 2022-12-22.

BMW 3 Series - E30 models

5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 1596 cm3/97.4cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1170 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4A 1596 cm3/97.4cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1190 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4A 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 113 PS 111 bhp 83 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 113 PS 111 bhp 83 kW 1180 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4A 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 113 PS 111 bhp 83 kW 1200 kg
4 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 2498 cm3/152.4cuin 118 PS 116 bhp 87 kW 1300 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 5M 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 113 PS 111 bhp 83 kW 1220 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 5M 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 129 PS 127 bhp 95 kW 1280 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4A 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 129 PS 127 bhp 95 kW 1300 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 136 PS 134 bhp 100 kW 1200 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 129 PS 127 bhp 95 kW 1125 kg
sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1596 cm3/97.4cuin 104 PS 103 bhp 77 kW 1065 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1596 cm3/97.4cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1122 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 129 PS 127 bhp 95 kW 1230 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4A 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 129 PS 127 bhp 95 kW 1250 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1180 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1180 kg
BMW E30 Touring -
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1270 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW 965 kg
BMW 318i -
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 113 PS 111 bhp 83 kW 1093 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 192 PS 189 bhp 141 kW
BMW 320is -
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 192 PS 189 bhp 141 kW 1218 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2443 cm3/149.1cuin 115 PS 113 bhp 84 kW 1260 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 2443 cm3/149.1cuin 115 PS 113 bhp 84 kW 1300 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4A 2443 cm3/149.1cuin 115 PS 113 bhp 84 kW 1320 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4A 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1290 kg
BMW 325iX -
2 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1280 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FA 4A 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1300 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2693 cm3/164.3cuin 128 PS 126 bhp 94 kW 1160 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 171 PS 169 bhp 126 kW 1209 kg
Cars similar to the 1983 BMW 318i
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1570 cm3/95.8cuin 109 PS 108 bhp 80 kW 1120 kg
sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1994 cm3/121.7cuin 103 PS 102 bhp 76 kW 1062 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1585 cm3/96.7cuin 99 PS 98 bhp 73 kW 1040 kg
Fiat Regata -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1585 cm3/96.7cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 970 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1597 cm3/97.5cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW 920 kg
3 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1993 cm3/121.6cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW 1065 kg
Ford Sierra Ghia -
5 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1993 cm3/121.6cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW 1095 kg
sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1834 cm3/111.9cuin 111 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1000 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1829 cm3/111.6cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 955 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1829 cm3/111.6cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 970 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1829 cm3/111.6cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 960 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1829 cm3/111.6cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 975 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1829 cm3/111.6cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 975 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1829 cm3/111.6cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 990 kg
Honda Accord 1.8 EF -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1829 cm3/111.6cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1020 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1829 cm3/111.6cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1040 kg
Honda Accord 1.8 EL -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1829 cm3/111.6cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1000 kg
Honda Accord 1.8 EX -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1829 cm3/111.6cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1030 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1829 cm3/111.6cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1050 kg
Honda Accord 1.8 EXL -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1829 cm3/111.6cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1050 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1829 cm3/111.6cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1070 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1829 cm3/111.6cuin 102 PS 101 bhp 75 kW 1118 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1829 cm3/111.6cuin 102 PS 101 bhp 75 kW
Honda Ballade CR-I -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1488 cm3/90.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 840 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 3A 1488 cm3/90.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 850 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1488 cm3/90.8cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 75 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1488 cm3/90.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 840 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 3A 1488 cm3/90.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 850 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1488 cm3/90.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 943 kg
Honda Prelude EX -
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 1829 cm3/111.6cuin 107 PS 106 bhp 79 kW 955 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1829 cm3/111.6cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1070 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1829 cm3/111.6cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1020 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1829 cm3/111.6cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1040 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1829 cm3/111.6cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1030 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1829 cm3/111.6cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1050 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1829 cm3/111.6cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1050 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1585 cm3/96.7cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 990 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1585 cm3/96.7cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 78 kW 970 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1585 cm3/96.7cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 75 kW 1145 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 102 PS 101 bhp 75 kW 1028 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 3A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 102 PS 101 bhp 75 kW 1038 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 103 PS 102 bhp 76 kW 1036 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 102 PS 101 bhp 75 kW 1040 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 3A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 102 PS 101 bhp 75 kW 1050 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1789 cm3/109.2cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 965 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 1789 cm3/109.2cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 955 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1769 cm3/108.0cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 75 kW 995 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1769 cm3/108.0cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 75 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1769 cm3/108.0cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 75 kW 1030 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1970 cm3/120.2cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1100 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1970 cm3/120.2cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1110 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1080 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 99 PS 98 bhp 73 kW 1145 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 99 PS 98 bhp 73 kW 1080 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 2X4M 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 975 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 3A 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4M 1755 cm3/107.1cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 990 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1755 cm3/107.1cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1035 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 3A 1755 cm3/107.1cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1160 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1095 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1025 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 995 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4M 1809 cm3/110.4cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 965 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 3A 1809 cm3/110.4cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 990 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1809 cm3/110.4cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 985 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 3A 1809 cm3/110.4cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1010 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1809 cm3/110.4cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1020 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 3A 1809 cm3/110.4cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1045 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1050 kg
Nissan Bluebird 2000SLX-G -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1973 cm3/120.4cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1055 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1973 cm3/120.4cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1055 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1973 cm3/120.4cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1075 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1973 cm3/120.4cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1120 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 1488 cm3/90.8cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW 925 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1488 cm3/90.8cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW 910 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 1809 cm3/110.4cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4M 1809 cm3/110.4cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 940 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1809 cm3/110.4cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 975 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1905 cm3/116.3cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 78 kW 985 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1985 cm3/121.1cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1115 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1985 cm3/121.1cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1145 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1832 cm3/111.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1005 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1832 cm3/111.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1015 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 1832 cm3/111.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1035 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1832 cm3/111.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 980 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1832 cm3/111.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 980 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 1832 cm3/111.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1000 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1065 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1085 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1090 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1110 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1832 cm3/111.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 995 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 1832 cm3/111.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1015 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1080 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1100 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 1832 cm3/111.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1832 cm3/111.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1020 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1832 cm3/111.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1015 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 1832 cm3/111.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1015 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 1832 cm3/111.8cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1030 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 1832 cm3/111.8cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1060 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1972 cm3/120.3cuin 104 PS 103 bhp 77 kW 1138 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1587 cm3/96.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 875 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1587 cm3/96.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 905 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1832 cm3/111.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1005 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 1832 cm3/111.8cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1030 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 1832 cm3/111.8cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1060 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 1832 cm3/111.8cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1010 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 1832 cm3/111.8cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1040 kg
Toyota Sprinter 1600 SR -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1587 cm3/96.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 875 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1587 cm3/96.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 905 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1986 cm3/121.2cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 75 kW 1039 kg