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BMW 318 Cabriolet

General information

ModelBMW 318 Cabriolet
Year1998
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating58.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1796 ccm (109.59 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement1796 ccm (109.59 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power116.00 PS (85 kW or 114 HP) at 5500 Rev. per min.
Max torque169 Nm (17.2 kgf-m or 124.7 ft.lbs) at 3900 Rev. per min.
Fuel systemInjection
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.0803 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4870 litres (1,287 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (413.4 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks

Dimensions and weight

Weight1445 kg (3,185.7 pounds)
Overall length4480 mm (176.4 inches)
Overall width1720 mm (67.7 inches)
Overall height1360 mm (53.5 inches)
Ground clearance120 mm (4.7 inches)
Wheelbase2730 mm (107.5 inches)
Fuel capacity63.0 litres (16.64 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
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