BMW 318i (5 speed) 1979 Specifications, Review and Tests

Body type
Notchback
Doors
2
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel (RWD)
Gearbox type
Manual gearbox
Engine type
Internal combustion engine (Otto)
Power (KW / HP)
77 / 105
Displacement (ccm)
1766
Fuel type
Super Plus

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GENERAL BMW 318i (5 speed) 1979
Brand BMW
Range 3 Series
Generation E21
Model series 3 Series (E21) Sedan/Saloon (1979 - 1984)
Engine version 318i
Engine subversion (5 speed)
Car body type Notchback
Number of seats 5
Number of doors 2
Engine type Internal combustion engine (Otto)
Gearbox type Manual gearbox
Drivetrain type Rear-wheel (RWD)
Model launch date 11.1979
Model end date 08.1982
PERFORMANCE BMW 318i (5 speed) 1979
Maximum power (kW) 77
Maximum power (HP) 105
Acceleration (s) 11,5
Top speed (km/h) 171
FUEL ECONOMY / CONSUMPTION BMW 318i (5 speed) 1979
Fuel type Super Plus
Gas / fuel tank size 58,0 l
Fuel consumption city 10,4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption at 90 km/h 6,3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption at 120 km/h 8,4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption combined 8,4 l/100 km
EMISSIONS
Emission category without CAT
ENGINE BMW 318i (5 speed) 1979
Torque 145
Number of gears 5
Installation position / engine type Front engine / Series
Number of cylinders 4
Fuel injection type Injection
Number of valves 2
Engine size / displacement (ccm) 1766
Power / torque 77 kW (105 HP) / 145 Nm
Power (KW) 77
Power (HP) 105
Engine size / displacement (ccm) 1766 ccm
Maximum power at rpm. 5800 RPM
Maximum torque at rpm. 4000 RPM
TRANSMISSION BMW 318i (5 speed) 1979
Drivetrain type Rear-wheel (RWD)
Gearbox type Manual gearbox
Number of gears 5
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITY BMW 318i (5 speed) 1979
Length (mm) 4355
Width (mm) 1610
Height (mm) 1380
Wheelbase (mm) 2563
Turning circle (m) 10,3 m
TRUNK DIMENSIONS / CAPACITY
Trunk / boot space (litres) 404
WEIGHTS
Curb (kerb) weight (kg) 1030
Gross weight (kg) 1460
Payload weight / capacity (kg) 430
Roof load capacity 75 kg
TOWING
Towing capacity / weight (braked 12%) 1200 kg
Towing capacity / weight (unbraked) 500 kg
BODY AND CHASSIS BMW 318i (5 speed) 1979
Body type Notchback
Number of doors 2
Number of seats (normal) 5
Power steering Optional (extra charge)
SUSPENSIONS
Front suspension Screw
Rear suspension Screw
BRAKES
Front brake Disc
Rear brake Drum
TIRES
Tire (tyre) size 185/70R13H
EQUIPMENT BMW 318i (5 speed) 1979
SAFETY AND ASSISTANCE
3-point belt rear center Series (included)
INTERIOR
Air conditioning Optional (extra charge)
Radio Optional (extra charge)
Rear headrests Optional (extra charge)
EXTERIOR
Fog lights Optional (extra charge)
Alloy wheels Optional (extra charge)
Metallic paint Optional (extra charge)
WARRANTY BMW 318i (5 speed) 1979
Car warranty None
Paint warranty None
Rust warranty 6 years

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