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Figures & Specs: BMW 3 Series 318is 4d Saloon E46 - [1996]

BMW 3 Series Engine & Transmission | Figures & Specs.

BMW 3 Series Engine:

The Saloon version of the 3 Series model has a 1895 cc (115.6 ci) 16 valve Straight 4 Naturally Aspirated Petrol engine.

BMW 3 Series Transmission:

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.

BMW 3 Series Power & Torque | Figures & Specs.

BMW 3 Series Power:

The 3 Series's 1895 cc (115.6 ci) engine reaches its peak power of 138 bhp (102 kW) @ 6000 rpm.

BMW 3 Series Torque:

The BMW 3 Series produces torque measuring 133 lb-ft (180.3 Nm) @ 4300 rpm.

BMW 3 Series Power to Weight:

The 3 Series weighs around 1260 kg (2777 lb). Power to weight can be calculated at 109.5 bhp per metric ton or alternatively as 105.5 lb-ft of torque per ton.

BMW 3 Series Top Speed & Acceleration Performance | Figures & Specs.

BMW 3 Series Top Speed:

The BMW 3 Series 318is 4d Saloon E46 - [1996] has a top speed of 132 mph (212.4 kph)

BMW 3 Series Acceleration:

This 3 Series accelerates 0-60mph (96.6 kph) in 9.70 seconds or 0-100kph in 10.0s and can achieve an estimated 1/4 mile drag time in 15.06 seconds with a trap speed of 79.9 mph.

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Figures & Specs Summary:

  • Year: 1996 | Type: Saloon
  • Engine: 1895 cc (115.6 ci) 16 Valve
  • Engine Formation: Straight 4
  • Aspiration: Naturally Aspirated
  • Fuel Type: Petrol
  • Transmission: 5 speed / Manual
  • Top Speed: 132 mph (212.4 kph)
  • 0-60 mph (96.6 kph): 9.70 secs
  • 0-100 kph (0-62 mph): 10.0 secs
  • 0-100 mph (160.9 kph): 29.10 secs
  • Power: 138 bhp (102 kW) @ 6000 rpm
  • Kerbweight: 1260 kgs (2777 lbs)
  • Torque: 133 lb-ft (180.3 Nm) @ 4300 rpm
  • Drive: RWD | Engine Location: Front
  • 1/4 Mile (Est.): 17.05 secs @ 79.9 mph
  • BHP Per Ton: 109.5 bhp
  • Torque Per Ton: 105.5 lb-ft
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