The Saloon version of the 3 Series model has a 1895 cc (115.6 ci) 16 valve Straight 4 Naturally Aspirated Petrol engine.
This particular BMW 3 Series 318is 4d Saloon E46 has a 5 speed / Manual gearbox with the power being delivered through it's RWD system.
The 1996 BMW 3 Series reaches its peak power of 138 bhp (102 kW) @ 6000 rpm.
The 1996 BMW 3 Series produces torque measuring 133 lb-ft (180.3 Nm) @ 4300 rpm.
The 3 Series weighs around 1260 kg (2777 lb). The 1996 BMW 3 Series Power to weight is 109.5 bhp per metric ton or alternatively as 105.5 lb-ft of torque per ton.
The 1996 BMW 3 Series has a top speed of 132 mph (212.4 kph)
The 1996 BMW 3 Series accelerates 0-60mph (96.6 kph) in 9.70 seconds or 0-100kph in 10.0s. The 1996 BMW 3 Series estimated 1/4 mile drag time is 15.06 seconds with a trap speed of 79.9 mph.
Ford Thunderbird 460 7.5 V8 6th Gen
Engine: Naturally Aspirated Petrol | 7536cc 16v V8
Top Speed: 126 mph
0-60mph: 9.80 seconds
Bentley T 2 6.8 V8
Engine: Naturally Aspirated Petrol | 6750cc 16v V8
Top Speed: 189.9 kph
0-100kph: 10.7 seconds