1997 BMW 318 318i specs & colors
4dr Car
MSRP
- 318TIA 3dr HB Auto
- $21,390
- 318TI 3dr HB Manual
- $21,390
- 318IA 4dr Sdn Auto
- $25,950
- 318I 4dr Sdn Manual
- $25,950
- 318ISA 2dr Cpe Auto
- $27,700
- 318IS 2dr Cpe Manual
- $27,700
- 318ICA 2dr Convertible Auto
- $33,150
- 318IC 2dr Convertible Manual
- $33,150
Key specs
Color options
Interior
No colors available
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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23 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
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138 hp
Horsepower
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5
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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11.3 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Four-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Pwr-Assisted
Brake Type
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11.0 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Electrical
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80
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Engine
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133 @ 4300
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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138 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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1.9L/116
Displacement
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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M/T
5-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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23 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
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10.4 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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67 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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34 in
Second Leg Room
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54 in
Front Shoulder Room
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57 in
Front Hip Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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38 in
Front Head Room
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56 in
Track Width, Rear
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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55 in
Track Width, Front
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86 ft³
Passenger Volume
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N/A
Liftover Height
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57 in
Second Hip Room
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53 in
Second Shoulder Room
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106 in
Wheelbase
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5
Passenger Capacity
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10 ft³
Trunk Volume
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175 in
Length, Overall
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37 in
Second Head Room
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55 in
Height, Overall
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Steering
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17
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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34 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Suspension
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Coil Spring
Suspension Type - Front
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w/Anti-Roll Bar
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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w/Central Links
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Tires & Wheels
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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P185/65R15
Spare Tire Size
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15 x 6 in
Rear Wheel Size
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15 x 6 in
Spare Wheel Size
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15 x 6 in
Front Wheel Size
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P185/65R15
Rear Tire Size
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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P185/65R15
Front Tire Size
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Weight & Capacity
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2,976 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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