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, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 270 up to 450 thousand 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 automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
BMW 318i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 13 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 177 km/h.
BMW 318i fuel consumption is 8 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (12.5 km/l). Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 680 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle.
BMW 318i technical data
| Model: | BMW 318i | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Sedan | ||
| Production period: | 1983. January ... 1987. September | ||
| Engine: | 1766 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
| Power: | 105 HP ON 5800 RPM | Torque: | 145 NM ON 4500 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (4 gears) | Drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
| Top speed: | 177 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.0 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 (combined) | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres (14.5 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 4.32m (length) 1.64m (width) 1.38m (height) | ||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | ||
| Ground clearance: | 125 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle) | ||
| Seats: | 5 seats | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | ||
| Trunk max capacity: | 425 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
| Gross weight: | 1500 kg | ||
BMW 318i engine M10B18
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 270,000 to 450,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.| Engine displacement | 1766 cm3 |
|---|---|
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Bore (cylinder diameter) | 89 mm |
| Stroke length (piston move) | 71 mm |
| Compression ratio | 8.6 : 1 |
| Camshaft drive | Timing chain Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more. |
| Fuel system | Carburettor or injector |
| BMW 318i oil type | 5W-40 |
| Oil capacity | 4 litres (4.2 quarts) |
| Coolant capacity | 7 litres (7.4 quarts) |
| Power | 90 - 130 HP ON 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 144 - 157 NM ON 4500 RPM |
| Start of production (year) | 1962 |
| Duration of production | 25 years |
| Engine also used on | BMW 5 sērija |
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| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox | Drive type |
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| BMW 316i Sep 1988 — Jan 1991 | 1.6 Petrol | 99 HP | 8.5 l/100km | Manual (5) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 316i Sep 1988 — Jan 1991 | 1.6 Petrol | 99 HP | 8.7 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Rear wheel |
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BMW 316
Jan 1983 — Sep 1987 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.8 Petrol | 90 HP | 7.8 l/100km | Manual (5) | Rear wheel |
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BMW 316
Jan 1983 — Sep 1987 Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption |
1.8 Petrol | 90 HP | 8.0 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 316i Sep 1987 — Sep 1988 | 1.8 Petrol | 102 HP | 8.6 l/100km | Manual (5) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 316i Sep 1987 — Sep 1988 | 1.8 Petrol | 102 HP | 8.9 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Rear wheel |
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BMW 318i
Jan 1983 — Sep 1987 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.8 Petrol | 105 HP | 7.8 l/100km | Manual (5) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 318i Jan 1983 — Sep 1987 | 1.8 Petrol | 105 HP | 8.0 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 318i Sep 1987 — Jan 1991 | 1.8 Petrol | 113 HP | 8.5 l/100km | Manual (5) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 318i Sep 1987 — Jan 1991 | 1.8 Petrol | 113 HP | 8.6 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 320i Jan 1983 — Oct 1985 | 2.0 Petrol | 125 HP | 8.6 l/100km | Manual (5) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 320i Jan 1983 — Oct 1985 | 2.0 Petrol | 125 HP | 8.6 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 320i Oct 1985 — Sep 1987 | 2.0 Petrol | 129 HP | 8.9 l/100km | Manual (5) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 320i Oct 1987 — Jan 1991 | 2.0 Petrol | 129 HP | 9.9 l/100km | Manual (5) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 320i Oct 1985 — Sep 1987 | 2.0 Petrol | 129 HP | 8.6 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 320i Oct 1987 — Jan 1991 | 2.0 Petrol | 129 HP | 9.9 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 323i Jan 1983 — Oct 1985 | 2.3 Petrol | 150 HP | 8.9 l/100km | Manual (5) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 323i Jan 1983 — Oct 1985 | 2.3 Petrol | 150 HP | 8.8 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Rear wheel |
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BMW 324d
Oct 1985 — Jan 1991 Most fuel efficient diesel version |
2.4 Diesel | 86 HP | 6.9 l/100km | Manual (5) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 324d Oct 1985 — Jan 1991 | 2.4 Diesel | 86 HP | 7.3 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Rear wheel |
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BMW 324td
Oct 1987 — Jan 1991 Most powerfull diesel version (116 HP) |
2.4 Diesel | 116 HP | 7.0 l/100km | Manual (5) | Rear wheel |
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BMW 324td
Oct 1987 — Jan 1991 Most powerfull diesel version (116 HP) |
2.4 Diesel | 116 HP | 7.0 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Rear wheel |
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BMW 325i
Oct 1985 — Sep 1987 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.3 seconds |
2.5 Petrol | 170 HP | 8.9 l/100km | Manual (5) | Rear wheel |
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BMW 325i
Oct 1987 — Jan 1991 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.3 seconds |
2.5 Petrol | 170 HP | 9.7 l/100km | Manual (5) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 325i Oct 1985 — Sep 1987 | 2.5 Petrol | 170 HP | 8.8 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 325i Oct 1987 — Jan 1991 | 2.5 Petrol | 170 HP | 9.9 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Rear wheel |
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BMW 325iX 4x4
Oct 1985 — Sep 1987 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.3 seconds |
2.5 Petrol | 170 HP | 8.9 l/100km | Manual (5) | All wheel |
| BMW 325iX 4x4 Oct 1987 — Jan 1991 | 2.5 Petrol | 170 HP | 10.0 l/100km | Manual (5) | All wheel |
| BMW 325iX 4x4 Oct 1986 — Sep 1987 | 2.5 Petrol | 170 HP | 8.9 l/100km | Automatic (4) | All wheel |
| BMW 325iX 4x4 Oct 1987 — Jan 1991 | 2.5 Petrol | 170 HP | 10.0 l/100km | Automatic (4) | All wheel |
| BMW 325e Oct 1986 — Sep 1987 | 2.7 Petrol | 129 HP | 8.4 l/100km | Manual (5) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 325e Oct 1986 — Sep 1987 | 2.7 Petrol | 129 HP | 8.4 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Rear wheel |