The BMW 318i is a rear wheel drive motor car, with its engine located in the front, and a 2 door saloon (sedan) bodyshell designed by Paul Bracq.
The BMW 318i is one of the E21 model family from BMW.
It's powered courtesy of a naturally aspirated engine of 1.8 litre capacity. This unit features single overhead camshaft valve gear, 4 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It develops 103.5 bhp (105 PS/77 kW) of power at 5800 rpm, and maximum torque of 145 N·m (107 lb·ft/14.8 kgm) at 4500 rpm.
The engine transfers its power through to the wheels via a 3 speed automatic 'box.
The BMW 318i weighs a stated 1040 kg at the kerb.
The BMW 318i is claimed to attain a maxiumum speed of 166 km/h (103 mph).
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