1992-1998 BMW 318i: Technical Specifications
Updated: 11/23/08
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Specs for this generation BMW 3-Series include everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | 2-door convertible | 2-door coupe | 4-door sedan |
| Wheelbase, in. | 106.3 | 106.3 | 106.3 |
| Overall Length, in. | 174.5 | 174.5 | 174.5 |
| Overall Width, in. | 67.3 | 67.3 | 66.8 |
| Overall Height, in. | 53.1 | 53.8 | 54.8 |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 3352 | 2866 | 2866 |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 9.0 | 14.3 | 15.4 |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- | -- | -- |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 17.2 | 17.2 | 17.2 |
| Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Front Head Room, in. | 38.1 | 36.7 | 37.8 |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 41.2 | 41.2 | 40.9 |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 36.3 | 35.9 | 37.3 |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 28.1 | 32.7 | 34.1 |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Powertrain Options and Availability
A 1.8-liter engine was used into 1996, when BMW switched to a larger (1.9-liter) version with the same 138 horsepower but a bit more torque. Most major engine components were said to be either new or "significantly improved" as part of the increase in displacement. Engines in previous-style 1992 convertibles had slightly less power than the fours that went into coupes and sedans. BMW's 4-speed automatic transmission, available since 1993, have economy, sport, and manual shift programs.
| Engines | cu. in |
Horse- power | Torque | Transmission: |
Consumer Guide Observed |
| dohc I4 | 1.8 / 110 | 134 | 127 | 5-speed manual: 22/27 | 5-speed manual: -- |
| dohc I4 | 1.8 / 110 | 138 | 129 | 5-speed manual: 22/32 4-speed automatic: 21/29 |
5-speed manual: 25.5 4-speed automatic: -- |
| dohc I4 | 1.9 / 116 | 138 | 133 | 5-speed manual: 23/31 4-speed automatic: 22/31 |
5-speed manual: -- 4-speed automatic: 20.2 |
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1. Used in carryover-styled 1992 convertibles only. Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Built In: Germany, USA
Drive Wheels: longitudinal front-engine/rear-wheel drive
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