BMW 3 Series 318i
2 Door Convertible with 5 speed Manual gearbox
E30

Comprehensive statistics for the second generation E30 BMW 3 Series 318i, a 2 door petrol convertible with a 5 speed manual gearbox. It has a front engine rear wheel drive (longitudinally mounted) configuration, producing 83 kW of power and 162 N⋅m of torque, providing a 0-100 km/h time of 11.5 seconds and a top speed of 190 km/h.

The BMW 3 Series E30 started production in 1982 and was in production for approximately 12 years, stopping production in 1994.

The specification listed below is based on a variant produced in 1991.

Specification

Trim Not Specified
Seats 5
Fuel Type Petrol
Transmission Type 5 Speed Manual
Body Style Convertible
Layout Front Engine Rear Wheel Drive (Longitudinally Mounted)
Engine Not Specified
Engine Code Not Specified
Transmission Not Specified
Steering Not Specified
Suspension Front Not Specified
Suspension Rear Not Specified
Brakes Front Ventilated Disc
Brakes Rear Disc
Braking System Servo-assisted ABS
VED Not Specified
Effizienz Not Specified
Insurance Group Not Specified

Performance

Power (kW) 83 kW @ 5,500 RPM
Torque (N⋅m) 162 N⋅m @ 4,250 RPM
Redline (RPM)
0-80 km/h (0-50 mph) 7.7 seconds
0-96.6 km/h (0-60 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) 11.5 seconds
0-160.9 km/h (0-100 mph) 40 seconds
Quarter Mile Time (seconds)
Standing Kilometer Time (seconds) 33.3 seconds
Top Speed (km/h) 190 km/h
Weight US (kg) 1,220 kg
Weight Distribution 49.6:50.4
Power to Weight Ratio (kW/kg) 68 kW per ton
CO2 (g/km) Not Specified
Drag Coefficient (Cd) 0.37 Cd
Frontal Area (m2) 1.86 m2
Drag Area (CdA) 0.69 CdA
Max Load (kg)
Towing Weight Unbraked (kg)
Towing Weight Braked (kg)

Dimensions

Length (mm) 4,325 mm
Width (mm) 1,645 mm
Height (mm) 1,370 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)
Wheels Front: 5.5J x 14
Rear: 5.5J x 14
Tyres Front: 195/65 R14 89H
Rear: 195/65 R14 89H
Front Track (mm) 1,407 mm
Rear Track (mm) 1,415 mm
Wheelbase (mm) 2,570 mm
Turning Circle (m)
Boot Capacity (L)

Fuel Consumption

Combined MPG Not Specified
Urban MPG Not Specified
Extra-Urban MPG Not Specified
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) 62 L

Additional Information

Engine Manufacturer: BMW
Engine Cylinder Configuration: I4
Engine Position: Front
Engine Layout: Longitudinal
Engine Capacity (cc): 1,796
Aspiration: NA
Bore and Stroke (mm): 84 x 81
Valvetrain: SOHC
Valves: 8
Engine Compression Ratio: 8.8:1
Fuel Management: Bosch ML-Motronic Fuel Injection
Intercooler: No
Catalytic Converter: Yes
Sump Type: Wet Sump
Top Gear Ratio: 0.81
Final Drive Ratio: 4.27

Page Last Updated: 1st November 2020