BMW 318i (E30)

BMW 3 series 1983 1.8 petrol description

Sedan BMW 318i has been produced from January, 1983 to September, 1987. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.8 litres, which produces power of 105 horsepower on 5800 rpm and torque 145 Nm (Newton metres) on 4500 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 8-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine may have fuel injection system or carburetor without turbocharger. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 270 000 to 450 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
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This BMW 3 series 1.8 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 4 litres.

BMW 318i has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
BMW 318i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 184 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this BMW 318i in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 7.8 litres per 100km (12.8 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient BMW 3 sērija 1983 - 1991 versions. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 700 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle.
According to user reviews, this BMW real everyday fuel consumption is 8.3 litres per 100 km, which is 6% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real BMW 3 series fuel consumption.