| General information |
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| Brand | BMW |
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| Model | 3 Series |
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| Generation | 3 Series Convertible (E36) |
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| Modification (Engine) | 318i (115 Hp) |
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| Start of production | 1994 year |
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| End of production | 1999 year |
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| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type | Cabriolet |
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| Seats | 4 |
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| Doors | 2 |
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| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban |
11.1 l/100 km
21.19 US mpg25.45 UK mpg9.01 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban |
6.4 l/100 km
36.75 US mpg44.14 UK mpg15.63 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined |
8.2 l/100 km
28.68 US mpg34.45 UK mpg12.2 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 12.5 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 12.5 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 11.9 sec |
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| Maximum speed |
194 km/h
120.55 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 11.9 kg/Hp, 83.9 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio | 8.2 kg/Nm, 122.6 Nm/tonne |
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| Engine specs |
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| Power | 115 Hp @ 5500 rpm. |
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| Power per litre | 64 Hp/l |
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| Torque |
168 Nm @ 3900 rpm.
123.91 lb.-ft. @ 3900 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Engine Model/Code | M43B18 |
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| Engine displacement |
1796 cm3
109.6 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
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| Position of cylinders | Inline |
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| Cylinder Bore |
84 mm
3.31 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
81 mm
3.19 in. |
| Compression ratio | 9.7 |
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| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
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| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
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| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain | OHC |
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| Engine oil capacity |
4 l
4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt |
| Oil viscosity | No Data |
| Engine oil specification |
| Coolant |
6.5 l
6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
1370 kg
3020.33 lbs. |
| Max. weight |
1770 kg
3902.18 lbs. |
| Max load |
400 kg
881.85 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum |
230 l
8.12 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
62 l
16.38 US gal | 13.64 UK gal |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
4435 mm
174.61 in. |
| Width |
1710 mm
67.32 in. |
| Height |
1350 mm
53.15 in. |
| Wheelbase |
2700 mm
106.3 in. |
| Front track |
1410 mm
55.51 in. |
| Rear (Back) track |
1420 mm
55.91 in. |
| Ride height (ground clearance) |
110 mm
4.33 in. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 5 |
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| Front suspension | Wishbone |
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| Rear suspension | Helical spring |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Rear brakes | Disc |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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| Tires size | 205/60 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 15 |
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